Japanese Gravure Idols – Super Sexy Erotic Queens

Japanese gravure idols

What is a Japanese Gravure Idol?

Mention the names Aki Hoshino and Yuko Ogura and you will have Japanese men drooling uncontrollably. Japanese Gravure idols are female Japanese models that are known for their provocative yet playful poses in lingerie. These models are young and sexy and apart from appearing in skimpy two piece bikinis, they can also be seen wearing cute little outfits like schoolgirl uniforms.

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Where to See Japanese Gravure Idols

Japanese gravure idols appear in almost all kinds of mainstream publications in Japan such as magazines, posters, as well as DVDs. Photos of popular idols are plastered in most teen magazines. Some idols also have photo boooks of their most alluring and provocative shots collected and sold to hundreds and hundreds of fans.

Gravure idol photos are often designed to attract a mostly male audience. The poses and activities are often provocative and seductive, and DVD movies typically show idols moving around and performing activities that emphasize their top-heavy physical attributes.

It is no wonder that these girls are often shown in colorful two-pieces, hair up in ponytails, skipping rope or pillow fighting.

Despite the skimpy outfits and suggestive clothing, mainstream readers do not view gravure idols and their print images as pornographic. Idols are never seen in the nude, although their outfits are revealing at best.

In fact, the target demographic of the gravure idol industry is the typical male Japanese high schooler. Gravure idols start their careers as early as 16 years old, although their careers are also short –lived.

The most successful idols can maintain their popularity until their mid-20’s when the entry of younger models eventually drive them out of the industry or propel them to start other careers in show business such as singing or acting.

A couple of Japanese pop stars started their careers as gravure idols. In Japan, these Japanese hotties are also known as “chakuero queens”  which loosely translated, means something  like “Super Sexy Erotic Queens.”  Here are some of our favorites:

NOTE: If you are interested in dating hot Japanese girls then you might want to check out our Japanese Dating Gallery – You won’t find any of these Gravure Idols there – but I guarantee you will find some very sexy, intelligent young women who I’m sure could make you forget all about Reon Kadena and her sexy red Bikini!


Reon Kadena

Glamour Model, Actress, Gravure idol

Reon Kadena - Cute Pose
Reon Kadena -Hot Japanese Girl
  • Born: February 19, 1986

Petite but voluptuous body, angelic but sensual face…. Could you ask for more?  This sexy Japanese girl looks  like a goddess and people simply love her. When she was given the chance to pose in the buff, thankfully she jumped at the offer.

Her nude photos gained so much attention that she vowed never to pose in the nude again, apparently she didn’t want to be famous ONLY for her nakedness, she also wanted to be appreciated for her talent. In my book, this is probably one of the most beautiful women in the world, naked or with clothes.


Arisa Oda

Gravure idol

Arisa Oda in sexy red bikini
Arisa Oda In White Bikini
  • Born: October 13, 1982

By the time Arisa was 20 years old she had already appeared on the cover of dozens of  Japanese men’s magazines and appeared in several Japanese Films.  Many people were surprise when she suddenly retired at the peak of her career in 2007.

But it turns out that she just changed her screen name into Mika Kamaya (a character name in the cartoon series Sailor Moon) and is still going strong!


Miri Hanai

Gravure and Swimwear Model

Miri Hanai - In A Sexy Red Bikini
Miri Hanai - In White
Miri Hanai - In Black

Miri may be considered small with an height of  only 4’10” but wait till you see her curvacious body with the statistics of 36-23-34.  For those of you who are keeping track, that’s an F-cup breast size!  Miri says she loves to play tennis, now that’s something I would like to see.  

This buxom Japanese babe was the star of  several DVD’s and is often seen in Japanese variety shows. She also appeared in the video game Metal Gear Solid 3.


Ourei Harada

Japanese Idol, Member of SDN48, Gravure Idol, Bikini Model, Member of Idol Group SKE48

Ourei Harada In Red Bikini
Ourei Harada - Sexy Japanese

Ourei started her modelling career right after she turned 18 with a photo book called Vanilla. It was a success and a lot of  photo shoots in different magazines and websites followed. In a short span of time she was already a well known model and had won the title Miss Magazine. In 2007, Ourei stepped out of the lime light and had her breast implants removed.

The following year she made a comeback as a weather reporter. Then in 2009 she changed her screen name to Eiko Maeda and joined SKE48, an all girl musical extravaganza . After a couple of months with SKE48, she transferred to SDN48, another popular girl group (see video below) and changed her name again to Machiko Tezuka… Yeah, I’m confused too!


Rio Natsume

Gravure Idol

Rio Natsume - Sexy Japanese
Rio Natsume - Sexy Big Boobs
  • Born: February 20, 1985

Natsume’s greatest assets are her natural breasts size. No implants at all. In 2003 she started appearing on DVD’s  and in 2009, she came in 7th in  AskMen.com’s list of “Top 10: Japanese Models.”  One of her most famous parts was in a Video game called  “Gal of the Sparrow 2” – unfortunately the game is only sold in Japan.


Miyabi Isshiki

Gravure Idol

Miyabi Isshiki - Sexy Japanese Girl
Miyabi Isshiki - Sexy Gold Swim-Suit
Miyabi Isshiki Sexy Japanese Model
  • Born: March 23, 1987

This petite Japanese girl has a size K-cup bust!  She is just 20 years old and just starting out in the industry so she doesn’t have much of a bio.  How about some pictures instead?


Harumi Nemoto

Gravure Idol

Harumi Nemoto Pink Bikini
Harumi Nemoto In Black
  • Born: July 28, 1980

Harumi is considered to be one of the most sought after models in Japan.  Look at here pictures and you will see why.

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Megumi Yamano

Japanese Tarento, Actress, Singer, Gravure Idol

Megumi Yamano
Megumi Yamano - In A Sexy Black Bikini

At 30 years old Megumi is one of the oldest gravure idols on the scene; I think she gives some of those younger girls a run for their money.


Aki Hoshino

Japanese Bikini Idol

Aki Hoshino
Aki Hoshino Beautiful Japanese Girl
  • Born: March 14, 1977

Aki started her career when she was 19 and having a stunning beauty and slender body, she quickly made her way to the top. She never fail to delight Japanese men in her DVD’s and they don’t mind staying up late to see Aki on her late night talk show.  

Aki recently wrote a book that gives advice on how to remain beautiful, get a great body and how to apply make up. Looks like she knows what she’s talking about.


Yoko Matsugane

Gravure Idol

Yoko Matsugane In A Sexy Pose
Yoko Matsugane Hot Japanese

Yoko Matsugane had made a name not only in Japan but in the whole world. She was seen in a bunch of DVD’s and she never fail to excite her fans and leave them wanting more. She has appeared in several photo albums and numerous Japanese TV shows.  When she releases a new DVD Yoko goes on a tour of Japanese malls where her rabid fans go absolutely crazy.

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