Yukiko is an otaku of sorts, boasting a good collection of history themed manga.  She’s especially into the Ruroni Kenshin / Samurai X (るろうに剣心) series.  The title of the DVD “Honey Snow” is a play off both her first and last name.

Wearing matching pink and brown bikini, the Hiroshima Prefecture native was on hand to promote her latest gravure DVD titled “See Through Mode”.  At the event Anri announced that she has recently lost 3cm off her waist and her official measurement of B89W59H80 needs to be updated.

While I appreciate her candor and beauty, I’d most like to see through her bikini and find out for myself the color and shape of her nipples!

I had a feeling the first time I set my eyes on Japanese gravure idol Anri Sugihara (杉原杏璃) that she’d be around for quite some time.  How can you not welcome back that voluptuous hot body with silky white skin with open arms?  Anri is now more popular than ever thanks to her regular member status on the Monday night show Yarisugi Koji (やりすぎコージー ) on TV Tokyo.

And after doing some checking, I noticed Anri Sugihara’s yummy breasts have been upgraded from an F cup to a G cup now!

The Hiroshima Prefecture native’s latest gravure DVD is titled “See Through Mode” and it was shot on location in Okinawa.  With eye popping measurements at B89W56H80, Anri first appears in micro bikini against a beautiful blue sky backdrop in the DVD.  Then she’ll give you an eyeful by taking off her top and covering her very edible G cup huge melons with whipped cream!  When describing this scene Anri said, “Things got kind of crazy because the whipped cream melted and began to drip down.  My nipples almost got exposed!”

The sexy Fit One (フィットワン) model who has just turned 27 is going to be busy this weekend.  Anri will attend her first new DVD release event this Sunday at 2pm at Softmap Amusement building (ソフマップアミューズメント館) in Akihabara, then run a couple streets over to another signing at Ishimaru Denki Soft 2 building (石丸電気ソフト２) later at 5pm.  If you happen to be in “Akiba” be sure to be on the lookout for a pair of irresistable bouncing tits!

Mikie Hara belongs to Japanese talent agency Oscar Promotion (オスカープロモーション)

Top Japanese gravure idol Mikie Hara (原幹恵) packs a dynamite G cup equipped body. Last Tuesday the Niigata Prefecture native held a media event for the release of her latest gravure DVD named “Beach Angel Mikie Hara in Maui” (ビーチ・エンジェルズ原幹恵ｉｎマウイ島) at Softmap in the popular Akihabara district of Tokyo. The bikini packed DVD is based on the popular TBS TV show “Beach Angels”.

Mikie claims her chest started developing when she was only in the 3rd grade!

Left – Tomomi Ooe, 19; Right – Hitomi Komatani, 19

The Japanese pop music industry often has a tendency to shuffle and reinvent personnel so this announcement was sort of expected. Especially since the 5 girls are part of the original members who formed the Akihabara based idol troupe when it was “only” 20 girls strong. But don’t feel down as these soon to be AKB48 alumni will still be around Japanese entertainment circle. For example, Rina Nakanishi is already active in another splinter unit called “Chocolove From AKB48″. And Hitomi Komatani has signed up with Japanese entertainment powerhouse Sun Music Production (サンミュージック).

Left – Hana Tojima, 20; Right – Rina Nakanishi, 20

Risa Narita, 17

Ayaka Kikuchi got the boot because of this “purikura”, or picture sticker. The writing says, “We’re always together these past 3 months.”

Ayaka Kikuchi (菊地彩香), B Team member of the popular Japanese idol group AKB48 finally got served her walking paper yesterday. AKB48′s official website didn’t give a clear explanation, only stating that “she had committed something that was unbecoming of an AKB48 member”. But it has been widely known that the 15 year old was caught having a romantic relationship with a boy, which is a huge no-no in Japan if you want to remain being an idol.

Nicknamed “Ayarin” (あやりん), the Tokyo native joined AKB48 in December of ’06

Ayaka Kikuchi has been absent from all AKB48 activities since details and photos of the scandal were leaked on the internet late last month. All of her photos and information have been removed from the idol group’s website. Furthermore, AKB48′s official blog added the comment that the managing staff also feels a deep sense of responsibility and will provide “thorough education and guidance” to the girls’ lifestyle.

Poor Ayaka…all she wanted was some man meat to sooth her raging hormone

I was greeted by the hot and beautiful Japanese fashion model Yuri Ebihara (蛯原友里) aka “Ebi-chan” (エビちゃん) in the form of a McDonald’s poster soon after I arrived in Tokyo.

How could you not be in the mood for a Mac Chicken Wrap with black vinegar dressing after seeing this gorgeous Japanese specimen holding one?

The famous Akasaka Blitz, a medium sized live house venue similar to House of Blues in the States located in Akasaka (赤坂) in downtown Tokyo where so many famous Japanese musician have performed.

Spotted the latest single “Namida no Iro” (涙の色) from popular Hello!Project (ハロー!プロジェクト) unit C-ute on display in the local record store. I don’t know why but their earlier hit single “Tokaikko Junjo” (都会っ子 純情) kept playing in my head as I walked by the display.

Japanese AV promotional posters splashed the walls by the entrance to a store in Akihabara. Stay tuned because I’ve got a juicy special on that in the near future. Here’s a funny side note: As I was about to take these shots a young couple passed by. The girl told her man, “Go check it out. You want to go down there, don’t you?” The guy was actually a little hesitant at first but after being reassured he wouldn’t get into trouble he happily obliged and descended into happy land. How cool is that chick?!

This is the front entrance to the new TBS TV station headquarters in the posh district of Akasaka (赤坂). I was there to have lunch with a friend who works there (lucky bastard! He’s met his share of Japanese celebrities.) and to take in some good view of some fine Japanese girls. I can honestly say Akasaka is crawling with hot OL (office ladies) and other sexy females!

I could barely keep my dick in my pants as I took this stealth shot of some fine Japanese office ladies working at TBS leaving the building!

Somehow I’ve got this fascination with Japanese train stations. Maybe it’s because we don’t really have any where I’m from and the the stations in the States definitely don’t look or feel anything like their Japanese counterpart.

Trying to catch one of the last trains of the evening at Nishi Kasai Station. The almost empty station at this hour gives off a lonely feeling, yet the brightly lit lights offer you some comfort and assurance that you’re not left behind.

The arriving Tozai Line train cars whizzing by me. A group of people in the background also happened to be heading home after a night of drinking like us no doubt.

Typically the short “hanami” or cherry blossom viewing season for Tokyo and surrounding Kanto area is in the very beginning of April. But fortunately I caught a rare glimpse of some leftover cherry blossom when I went up to the mountains.

A couple shots of Akihabara district in Tokyo, which has always been famous for its “Electric Town” with numerous shops that carry anything and everything electronic. Recently the area has really transformed itself into a multi entertaining experience with new fashionable restaurants and other retail stores

Left – under the JR Sobu Line…Akihabara Massacre took place to the left not too far from here Right – new entertainment building complex south of Akihabara Station offers a plethora of fine dining

I’ve been to Japan several times while having visited many different non-tourist places. But I must say this was the first time I spotted a Japanese police operating a speed trap / traffic stake out. Soon after I snapped this stealth photo (the po-po in the Japan don’t like to have their pictures taken, more on this in a later post) he proceeded to bust a motorcyclist for inching too far forward in a right turn yield lane!

I guess even the police in Japan are starting to get dirty *sigh*

Akihabara is the epicenter of anime culture, as well as everything related to otaku

By now I’m sure most of you have heard about the shocking tragedy that took place this past Sunday on the streets of Akihabara (秋葉原) in Tokyo. A deranged and self absorbed scum by the name of Tomohiro Kato (加藤智大) plowed his rental truck through streets full of pedestrians then stepped out of the vehicle and proceeded to go on a frenzied killing spree with a hunting knife. The end result is the worst massacre in post war Japan history with 7 dead and 10 wounded. This tragic incident that has shaken all Japanese people is referred to as the Akihabara Massacre (秋葉原通り魔事件), or “Akihabara street demon incident”.

I learned of the horrible news shortly after it happened. And it really sent chills down my spine when I read closer into the news, because I realized I was there almost exactly 1 month ago, also on a day when they had closed off the street to traffic. As a matter of fact, I know exactly where all the murder took place and I was right then and there!

Here are some snapshots I took as I walked on the streets in Akihabara that happen to show the site of the massacre:

Looking north on Chuo Dori (中央通り) toward ground zero. The main focal point was at the intersection of Chuo Dori and Kanda Myojin Dori (神田明神通り) / Hongo Dori (本郷通り), which runs east to west.

The northeast corner of the intersection…this is basically where the carnage began. Tomohiro Kato charged down Kanda Myojin Dori in the rental truck from about 100 meters west of here and blew through the busy intersection as he mowed down numerous pedestrians who were completely caught off guard.

From the intersection of Chuo Dori and Kanda Myojin Dori, looking across toward southwest. The despicable murderer ran back heading westbound toward this intersection, chased people with the knife in his hand while screaming like a beast then turned left going southbound on Chuo Dori as he stabbed away.

From these pictures you can see just how many people there are in Akihabara. Tomohiro Kato cut a sharp right into the alley between the building with the green sign on top and the building with the red lettering on top and that’s where he was eventually subdued by the police.

At the same intersection at night, looking north on Chuo Dori.

May the souls of the victims rest in peace

3 young and lovely representatives from the Japanese idol group AKB48: Atsuko Maeda (L), Erena Ono (C), Mayu Watanabe (R)

Japanese gravure magazine Up To Boy (アップトゥボーイ) did a short spread on 3 girls from the 48 member idol group. Each girl was chosen to represent the sub unit she belongs to.

Atsuko Maeda (前田敦子), 16, is a first generation member and one of the most popular AKB48 girls among fans

Standing at just below 5 feet, the petite Erena Ono (小野恵令奈) often receives the lead role for Team K

Mayu Watanabe (渡辺麻友) belongs to Team B and has quickly risen through the ranks as a fan favorite

Looking at the new Yodobashi Camera building from the platform at Akihabara Station (秋葉原駅).  I heard some of the restaurants inside are open 24 hours!

Inside Akihabara Station, with Milky Way’s poster in the background. Hang a right to head to the world famous Electric Town.

I was surprised at the new Chuo Line (中央線) train cars. They’ve installed LCD monitors that tell you all the stations up ahead, time required to reach the station and other useful info.

The all too important Chuo Line that runs through central Tokyo arriving at the always hip Kichijoji Station (吉祥寺駅)

Catching the “last train” is quite a phenomenon in Japan. The Japanese will do whatever it takes to make it on that very last train that’ll take them home after a night of drinking. Here we were at the office town of Kayabacho (茅場町駅) trying to catch the last Tozai Line (東西線) express train.

It was pretty crowded, but I had been in worse trains. At least I was able to move my hands and wasn’t accused of being a “chikan” (痴漢) or a train groper!

A funny poster I saw in the station. In recent years there are more young women blatantly applying their makeup while riding the train, which is considered bad manner in Japan. Personally I wouldn’t mind watching some cute girl putting on her makeup (it can be kinda hot), but unfortunately in most cases the offenders are rather unattractive. I guess the pretty ones know better…

The view in front of Shibuya Station. You can see the famous Yamanote Line that loops around central Tokyo whizzing by in the third pic.