Yui Aragaki Masshiro, Part 14Final installment of super cute Japanese idol / talent (a catch all word the Japanese use to refer to an entertainer or TV personality) Yui Aragaki’s (新垣結衣) latest photobook, “Masshiro” (まっしろ). We hope this girl next door from Okinawa has brightened up many of your days with her beautiful, innocent smile and cheery, spunky personality. You just don’t see too many girls like Yui from Japan anymore.
Masshiro is Yui Aragaki aka “Pocky Girl”’s last photobook as an U-19 idol.
Yui Aragaki Masshiro, Part 13Super cute Japanese actress and former U-19 idol Yui Aragaki (新垣結衣) showing off her beautiful smile. From the 20 year old Okinawa native’s latest photobook “Masshiro” (まっしろ).
Yui Aragaki Masshiro, Part 12We’ve got the spunky and cute Yui Aragaki (新垣結衣) making herself comfortable on a twin sized bed. More shots of the Japanese gravure idol and former teen fashion model nicknamed “Gakki” (ガッキー) from the same set later on this afternoon.
Yui Aragaki Masshiro, Part 11Okinawa native Yui Aragaki (新垣結衣) showing off a little leg action in her latest photobook “Masshiro” (まっしろ). Doesn’t Gakki just brightens up your day? I wish I could be surrounded by cheery, girl next door type idols like her at the office…then I’d be more productive!
Yui Aragaki Masshiro, Part 10More Yui Aragaki (新垣結衣) love to fill your weekend! :)
Yui Aragaki Masshiro, Part 9Super cute Japanese talent and former fashion model Yui Aragaki (新垣結衣) having a happy stroll through the park in her latest photobook “Masshiro” (まっしろ). This was the last photo shoot the cheery Okinawa native did as an U-19 teen idol.
Yui Aragaki Masshiro, Part 8
July 25, 2008 · posted by john · Filed Under U-19, blog, cute, gravure, hot, idol, japanese, model, pictures, sexy · Comment
Here’s some former U-19 idol Yui Aragaki (新垣結衣) cuteness to cool you down from the summer heat! The Okinawa native “Pocky Girl” turned 20 and officially became an adult recently. Taken from her latest photobook “Masshiro” (まっしろ).
Yui Aragaki Masshiro, Part 7Jay probably won’t appreciate them but here are some black and white shots of Japanese model and actress Yui Aragaki (新垣結衣) from her photobook “Masshiro” (まっしろ). The former U-19 (under 19) teen idol from Okinawa has recently reached adult status* and is most known for being the “Pocky Gir”.
I love a nice set of rack and a nice butt just as much as the next guy but I think these photos really show off Yui’s innocent beauty and her attitude free girl next door personality.
* In Japan you become an adult when you turn 20. Yui Aragaki Masshiro, Part 6Okay, since Jay complained about the artsy shots I put up of cute as button Japanese idol and actress Yui Aragaki (新垣結衣) the other day, I’ll put up some colorful cheery ones. Jay likes cotton candy and bright things…
Nicknamed “Gakki” the recently turned 20 Pocky Girl was one of the premier U-19 (under 19) idols along with Maki Horikita, Saki Fukuda, Erika Toda and Kii Kitano.
Yui Aragaki Masshiro, Part 5I’m back with more Yui Aragaki (新垣結衣) cuteness for you! Taken from her graduation photobook, “Masshiro” (まっしろ). Nickenamed “Gakki”, this Okinawa Prefecture and Naha city native was a popular Japanese teen fashion model who has made a successful transition to commercial works and as an actress.
Yui Aragaki Mitsuya Cider Girl
June 13, 2008 · posted by john · Filed Under cute, gravure, japanese, movies, news, pictures · Comment
Japanese gravure idol and actress Yui Aragaki (新垣結衣) was in Tokyo at the end of last month promoting Japanese soda “Mitsuya Cider” (三ツ矢サイダー) and its latest TV commercial. Mitsuya Cider, which tastes similar to 7 Up has a long history and is celebrating its 125th year on the market this year. The cute Okinawa Prefecture native was selected to be the “Mitsuya Cider Girl” and will starr in a series of new commercial that focus on a group of old friends being reunited on the beach.
On Wednesday “Gakki” turned 20 and announced that effective immediately her short lived blog would be shut down. Instead she’ll continue to have diary entries on a cell phone site.
Yui Aragaki blows out the candles on her birthday cake as she “graduates” from the U-19 idol status Yui Aragaki Masshiro, Part 4Here’s more pictures of Yui Aragaki aka Gakki’s (ガッキー) photobook titled “Masshiro”. I love this U-19 (under 19) idol’s silky long hair, beautiful innocence and infectious smile!
Yui Aragaki Masshiro, Part 3Happy Monday! Sorry about the long delay but here’s the third installment from popular Japanese idol / actress Yui Aragaki’s (新垣結衣) latest photobook “Masshiro” (まっしろ). I’ll have more for you soon!
Yui Aragaki Pantene CommericalPopular Japanese U-19 idol and actress Yui Aragaki (新垣結衣) appeared at a press conference in Tokyo yesterday to promote her latest and last commercial work as a teen for P&G Japan’s Pantene shampoo, which will air starting next Monday. The Naha, Okinawa Prefecture native is pitching for Pantene’s “Silky Smooth Essence” line. In the commercial Yui aka “Gakki” is shown feeling depressed because of the upcoming yearly rainy season in Japan (usually from mid June to mid July). But she uses the Pantene Silky Smooth haircare treatment every morning and by Week 2 she transforms into a happy girl holding an umbrella walking in the rain! Simple storyline, yes?
Yui Aragaki shot the entire Pantene commercial indoor Yui Aragaki Masshiro, Part 2Here’s some more cute Yui Aragaki (新垣結衣) from her photobook “Masshiro” (まっしろ). These close up shots show a side of her we rarely see…I didn’t know she’s got a bunch of freckles!
Yui Aragaki MasshiroAlright fellas, today I’m throwing some Yui Aragaki (新垣結衣) cuteness your way. The 19 year old “Gakki” (ガッキー), as her fans affectionately call her is the product of Okinawa and used to be a Japanese teen magazine model. Yui is one of the hottest U-19 Japanese idols / talent alongside with Maki Horikita, Saki Fukuda and Kii Kitano. Nowadays you can see her appearing in various Japanese TV dramas as well as being the face of the “Pocky Girl”. The images are from her photobook “Masshiro” (まっしろ) from last year that coincided with her high school graduation.
As always there’s more Gakki cuteness on the way so stay tuned… =) Oricon Girlfriend Ranking
April 3, 2008 · posted by john · Filed Under blog, cute, gravure, japanese, jpop, model, news, pictures · Comment
Here’s a survey done by Japanese entertainment info and data authority Oricon at the end of last year on the top 10 female “talent” (a Japanese catch-all word for entertainer) that the Japanese men would love to have as their girlfriend. From the overall response it seems like the majority of men placed a big importance on the girl’s smile. No.1 - Yui Aragaki (新垣結衣) Some of the reasons that shot the Okinawa native to the top included “I love her clean cut and cheery image” and “Her smile brings me peace”.
No.2 - Masami Nagasawa (長澤まさみ) The 20 year old actress prompted comments such as “She looks like she can always give me energy” and “I can be happy with her because she is cheerful and honest”.
No.3 - Maki Horikita (堀北真希) One of the most popular U-20 (under 20) Japanese actresses. She commanded a whopping 20% viewer rating on her latest Fuji TV drama “Hanazakari no Kimitachi e” and drew responses like “Her boyish charms got me”.
No.4 - Yukie Nakama (仲間 由紀恵) The popular Okinawan actress of “Gokusen” and “Trick” fame is a former gravure idol and can carry a tune too.
No.5 - Haruka Ayase (綾瀬 はるか) When asked about the big chested Horipro actress and gravure idol, one of the subjects surveyed answered, “Her smile is so cute”.
No.6 - Ai Otsuka (大塚 愛) The mega popular AVEX recording artist elicited responses such as “I love her smile”.
No.7 - Aya Ueto (上戸 彩) “I want to see her smile everyday” was one of the comments given about the “super idol” who excels at both acting and singing.
No.8 - Saki Aibu (相武紗季) The 22 year old actress hails from Hyogo Prefecture in western Japan and is rumored to be dating Japanese heartthrob Tomoya Nagase.
No.9 - Aki Hoshino (ほしの あき) The ageless busty pin-up girl needs no introduction. Next to Yinling of Joytoy, this babyfaced sexy doll is probably Japan’s eldest gravure idol!
No.10 - Yuri Ebihara (蛯原 友里) No one in Japan doesn’t know “Ebi-chan”, as she is affectionately referred to. The Japanese fashion magazine CanCam model has taken cuteness and beauty to another level.
Japanese Idol Ranking, Part II
February 21, 2008 · posted by john · Filed Under blog, cute, gravure, japanese, jpop, model, music, news, otaku, pictures · Comment
Continuation of CDTV’s (Countdown TV) top 20 ranking for ideal girlfriend according to Japanese guys that was just released this month. No. 11 - Reina Tanaka
One look at the extremely popular Morning Musume and you’ll want to take this kitty home! (and yes guys, she’s legal) The girl from Fukuoka LOVES singing karaoke. No. 12 - hiroko (mihimaru GT)
The 23 year old vocal that makes one half of the super poppy Japanese duo is from Hyogo Prefecture (next to Osaka) No. 13 - BoA
What hasn’t been said about this Korean sensation who’s made it big in Japan and captured the heart of countless fans since ‘01? She’s pretty, sings well, can really dance, speaks Japanese fluently and got a great personality…what more can you ask for? No. 14 - Eri Kamei
The 6th generation member of Japanese all girl idol group Morning Musume has made a really nice transition from the awkward, extremely shy little girl when she first joined to a confident and beautiful girl next door No. 15 - Ayaka (絢香)
This singer / songwriter burst onto the j-pop scene only back in ‘06 but already has been compared to Hikaru Utada and Mika Nakashima No. 16 - Ai Kawashima
The talented street performing singer / songwriter turns 22 today! The vocal of the now disbanded j-pop duo I WISH has had a tough life, orphaned as a toddler and losing both of her adopted parents while she was still in school. No. 17 - Yui Aragaki
This Okinawan teenager first entered Japanese showbiz as a model for a popular fashion magazine. She has since appeared in several dramas and is highly sought after for commercial work. No. 18 - Risa Niigaki
You can’t help but love this 5th generation Morning Musume and current sub-leader. The 19 year old Yokohama (just south of Tokyo) native charms her fans with her positive and energetic attitude. No. 19 - aiko
You’d never have guessed this baby faced singer / songwriter from Osaka is 32 and has been making hits for over 10 years No. 20 - Shoko Nakagawa
By now “Shokotan“, as all of Japan calls her has become a household name. The self professed otaku and former gravure idol has a huge loyal fan base and is the unofficial “princess of blogging“. |
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