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Reviews, news, and gossip from the world of Japanese porn

BREAKING: Karen Kaede Drops Major Hint On RETIREMENT!
BREAKING: Karen Kaede Drops Major Hint On RETIREMENT!

So what's the scoop on Karen Kaede's recent IG story? The wait is finally over on Moe Amatsuka's Farewell JAVa and more. Take a deep dive!

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Sakura Sena is Coming Back?
Sakura Sena is Coming Back?

The Busty Bombshell from the turn of the century is teasing a comeback. We look into her 90s past, personal life, and more.

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Fetifes, where you go in Japan to enjoy others sexuality and kinks!
Fetifes, where you go in Japan to enjoy others sexuality and kinks!

Where do you go to enjoy others expressing their sexuality in Japan? You go to Fetifes, AKA Fetish Festival, in Tokyo!

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VR Digest Vol 7 - Alice Otsu, Hana Himesaki, and Momoka Kagura
VR Digest Vol 7 - Alice Otsu, Hana Himesaki, and Momoka Kagura

Need a big titty massage or your own personal sex bot? Or perhaps you want to experience a late fling with your slutty boss? Enjoy all that and more with edition of VR Digest!

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What is the Difference Between Anal and Vaginal Scenes in JAV?
What is the Difference Between Anal and Vaginal Scenes in JAV?

Let's talk about what is truly different about vaginal sex and anal sex.

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Top 10 JAV Starring the Lusty AIKA
Top 10 JAV Starring the Lusty AIKA

AIKA is known for being a kurogyaru goddess in JAV - let's rank 10 of her luscious films!

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Actress Spotlight: Akiho Yoshizawa – Odds and Ends
Actress Spotlight: Akiho Yoshizawa – Odds and Ends

Our look into the legendary Akiho Yoshizawa moves on to her oddest and interesting titles throughout her career. Today’s slate includes globetrotting vlogs, superstar team-ups, Twink Acky, and an appearance from the PSP.

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Oppaira's Bunny Girl JAV Recommendations
Oppaira's Bunny Girl JAV Recommendations

It's Easter and what better way that to celebrate with bunny girls? Come join Oppaira as he gives some bunny girl recommendations to get you in the mood for the holiday!

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Pan Takes - March 2025 Vol 3 - Aya Onami, Haru Minami and Momona Koibuchi
Pan Takes - March 2025 Vol 3 - Aya Onami, Haru Minami and Momona Koibuchi

We're closing out the month of March with the best of the rest. We got the return of S1's busty bombshell in Haru Minami and a celebration of Momona Koibuchi's 3rd anniversary with SOD.

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Red Hot Report: Kanna Seto, Alice Nanase, and Hikaru Minazuki

By Fried Chikan @ June 3rd, 2025

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Our trio of Red Hot hotties includes the superstar rookie Kanna, the sexy as sin Alice, and the spunky Hikaru with her sneaky big ass.
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Pan Takes - May 2025 Vol 1 - Hikaru Nagi, Mina Kitano and Yu Tano

By Panking @ June 2nd, 2025

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Need a lift from a big titty taxi driver? Or maybe some punishment from a slutty prison guard? I got all that and more on this edition of Pan Takes.
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BREAKING: Ai Uehara Is Coming To Bangkok This June!

By trapstar @ June 1st, 2025

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In another news, we crack down what Auka Momose' cryptic countdown was all about. Take a deep dive!
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BREAKING: Ai Uehara Is Coming To Bangkok This June!

By trapstar @ June 1st, 2025

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In another news, we crack down what Auka Momose' cryptic countdown was all about. Take a deep dive!
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BREAKING: Mary Tachibana To RETIRE In 2026, Kurea Hasumi Eyes A Comeback & IdeaPocket DROPS Beauty Venus!

By trapstar @ May 25th, 2025

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Yes you read that right! Kurea spilled the beans on her latest tweet, IdeaPocket's All-Exclusive cast for it's biggest JAV of the year, more on that in this latest column. Take a deep dive!
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BREAKING: Kurea Hasumi Returns to JAV!

By Oppaira @ May 21st, 2025

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Kurea Hasumi announced today that she's returning to JAV! Come find out all about this legendary actress and what we might expect!
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jmsorry's Favorite JAV Newbies of 2024 (3rd Quarter Edition)

By jmsorry @ October 16th, 2024

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As per tradition, we're lining up some of my new discoveries and talents to look out for in the JAV industry.
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Oppaira's JAV Plot/Theme Tier List - Part 3 - B Tier Second Half

By Oppaira @ September 1st, 2024

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Oppaira counts down the second half of the B tier of plots and themes
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Panking's Top 10 Asses in JAV

By Panking @ June 21st, 2021

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Join me as I go from top to bottom listing my top 10 favorite asses in all of JAV. So sit your booty on the floor or in a chair. Ground or in the air Just don't go nowhere.
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Opinions

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Why JAV is the Ultimate Form of Escapism

By Syndrome @ May 16th, 2025

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JAV, like any medium, stimulates users by way of not just sexual allure, but also through escapism - I'm going to discuss how JAV does this and why it's a great thing!
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JAV Performer Tierlist

By Panking @ May 8th, 2023

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Who doesn't love a good tierlist? For this one I'll be ranking all my favorite actresses to see who is truly the best at performing. Who will rise and who will fall? Read on to find out!
Opinions
2022 Debut Review - Natsu Hanabuchi

By Oppaira @ December 15th, 2022

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A first impression of 2022 debut actress Natsu Hanabuchi
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Spotlights
FC tries Ai Sayama

By Fried Chikan @ February 8th, 2022

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I check out the busty, thick, and curvy Ai Sayama for the first time.
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Actress Spotlight: Iori Kogawa

By Fried Chikan @ March 1st, 2022

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As her career winds down let’s look into SOD’s longtime star, Iori Kogawa.
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Retro Review: Miyuki Yokoyama

By Fried Chikan @ May 13th, 2025

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Retro Review returns with the model like beauty Miyuki Yokoyama.
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Interviews
ZENRA Exclusive Interview: JAV Extra Kikka Arashiro

By trapstar @ October 3rd, 2024

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You've certainly watched her play side quests in JAV but thanks to this interview, you'll now get to unearth a lot about her. Take a deep dive!
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ZENRA Exclusive JAV Interview: Shiori Tsukada

By Oppaira @ August 6th, 2024

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Come read ZENRA's exclusive interview with voluptuous legendary actress Shiori Tsukada!
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ZENRA Interview: The Challenges Facing JAV Today

By Fried Chikan @ June 13th, 2024

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Get an insider perspective from ZENRA himself about what makes JAV so special, to the challenges it faces, and how fans abroad can still support it.
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Field Reports
Could YOU Date a JAV Star? Emiri Okazaki Field Report

By Anton Algren @ June 18th, 2024

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Anton undertook a test with Studio Apps to see if his dating skills are good enough to impress Emiri Okazaki. He then wrote his experience down in the hopes that folks could learn something from it.
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Anton’s Fetifes Adventure - Chapter 4: June Lovejoy and the Romantic Parade

By Anton Algren @ June 15th, 2024

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Now we reach the part where Anton meets up with the JAV actress who first invited him to Fetifes. How much fun did they have together? Read on to find out!
Field Reports
Lovejoy Cafe Experience - yfooCollector Field Report

By yfoo collector @ October 7th, 2023

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yfooCollector's first AV actress fan event with June Lovejoy, Negi and Saltie.
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VR Digest Vol 7 - Alice Otsu, Hana Himesaki, and Momoka Kagura

By Panking @ May 26th, 2025

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Need a big titty massage or your own personal sex bot? Or perhaps you want to experience a late fling with your slutty boss? Enjoy all that and more with edition of VR Digest!
Top Lists
JAV Sales Report - April 2025

By Oppaira @ May 30th, 2025

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A report of which actresses and videos were popular in April 2025
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Oppaira's JAV Debut Preview - May 2025

By Oppaira @ May 29th, 2025

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Come join Oppaira as we check up on new debuts in May 2025 and how some debuts earlier in the year are faring