Waka Inoue releases 2010 calendar

Tuesday 13th October, 06:47 AM JST

TOKYO —

Bikini model-turned-actress Waka Inoue, 29, was at the Fukuya bookstore in Ginza this week to promote her 2010 calendar, and shook hands with her fans who had applied for the special tickets last month.

The calendar doesn’t have any shots of her in a bikini this time, but there is one of her rolling around in bed with the sheets, and other photos feature her in dresses which reveal her curves and thighs. She said: “This was my last photo shoot in my 20s, and will be my first calendar for my 30s. I want people to focus on the adult in me coming out.”

Inoue is rumored to be in a passionate relationship with actor Shigeyuki Totsugi, 35, and when asked about it she said: “Talking about it is a bit embarrassing, but maybe you can judge by my expression,” letting a big smile do the talking for her. Another reporter asked her if she was going to put one of her calendars in Totsugi’s home, and Inoue said she thought that was a good idea.

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MrUSA at 10:16 AM JST - 13th October

She looks older than 29. Not that she looks old, just doesn't look like a child like most celebrities her age.
cadmium at 12:06 PM JST - 13th October

She knows her age limit is approaching and has to get out as many photos of her as she can before she's too old.

I want people to focus on the adult in me coming out

Yes, the media is focussing more on Shigeyuki Totsugi. Oh wait - she said "coming out" - sorry, my mistake.
InTheKnow at 12:40 PM JST - 13th October

and shook hands with her fans...

Surely she knows what her male fans last touched before meeting her. 'Bimbo sighting' is all I can think of after reading this.
Mittsu at 01:04 PM JST - 13th October

She isn't that hot - pretty bland really.
Triumvere at 01:21 PM JST - 13th October

Surely she knows what her male fans last touched before meeting her.

I was going to go with "immediately after", but they aren't mutually exclusive.
dishdash at 04:09 PM JST - 13th October

I am always amazed at these coffee table type books. Beautifully bound etc. This is really unique to Japan. Not a magazine but a nice book. Imagine if you had a pile of these on your coffee table in the West, your male guests probably would be over all the time! hahaha
blvtzpk at 04:32 PM JST - 13th October

Each to their own. I happen to like her. Well, to look at...
bobbafett at 07:56 PM JST - 13th October

I cant stand it when Japanese woman put that inane, weak, whimsical, facile, benign, and vague, expression on. The person beneath that superficial look is dangerous.
Sarge at 08:20 PM JST - 13th October

WilliB: "Waka appeals to those who like baroque shapes"

Really? What makes you say that?

Mittsu: "She isn't that hot - pretty bland really"

Gosh, I'd hate to hear what you'd say about... never mind.
electric2004 at 12:56 AM JST - 14th October

Soon the gravity monster will start to pull precious things down. Sag.
cadmium at 02:29 AM JST - 14th October

With those lips I bet she could slurp a mean noodle!
pathat at 11:12 AM JST - 14th October

Waka Inoue promoting her 2010 calendar:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sEsMK1Vu3M
Icantbelieveit at 07:14 PM JST - 14th October

nice, I'll take one please!
helloklitty at 09:23 PM JST - 14th October

“This was my last photo shoot in my 20s, and will be my first calendar for my 30s. I want people to focus on the adult in me coming out.”

Another example of the infantilized Japanese woman. Still thinks she's in puberty.

I dated a Waseda grad who gleefully said, "I like Mickey!" (referring to Mickey Mouse) She didn't realize that pretty much doomed our relationship.
Triumvere at 12:01 AM JST - 15th October

I dated a Waseda grad who gleefully said, "I like Mickey!" (referring to Mickey Mouse) She didn't realize that pretty much doomed our relationship.

Time to find a new country, buddy, 'cause you just ruled out 90% of the female population (and probably a decent portion of the male one).