BREAKING: Himari Lands In Las Vegas For AVN EXPO!

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Some dreams take years, a passport stamp or two, and a lot of patience, but Himari can finally cross one major wish off her list. This week, the Q-cup goddess touched down in Las Vegas for the annual AVN Expo, officially making her long-held dream of attending the biggest adult expo in the West, a reality. And judging by the way she announced it, she knew exactly how big a moment this was.

In a tweet to her roughly 150k followers, Himari confirmed she’d arrived at the venue and couldn’t wait to meet fans over the next few days. For a JAV actress, crossing over into the AVN orbit isn’t just a promotional trip; it’s a statement. One that says: I’ve made it far enough to stand on this stage, too.

Then came the booth photos, and honestly, I’ve got to admit that it stopped me mid-scroll.

Himari's AVN booth gave nostalgic vibes of a bygone era Japan while nearby booths looked mundane

While neighboring booths leaned into mundane expo aesthetics, Himari went the opposite direction. Her space was drenched in unmistakable Japanese nostalgia: handmade-style paintings of sakura blossoms, a kimono-clad woman frozen in time, and a nod to the iconic Great Wave painting. The overall booth aesthetic felt less convention hall and more time portal, as if you’d stepped into a bygone era Japan right in the middle of the Nevada desert.

Later, Himari turned the aesthetic up another notch. In a follow-up tweet, she appeared dressed in a traditional kimono adorned with delicate floral patterns while posing for photo-ops… looking elegant and perfectly aligned with the booth’s theme. She invited fans to attend her limited-time photo-op sessions, and judging by the online chatter, I bet the gamble paid off. Photos were priced at $10 a pop, with optional upgrades for more private sessions. Yes, fans could even request a kiss for an additional fee, of course!

And because this is the AVN Expo, the merchandise didn’t stop at polaroid prints and autographs. Himari also offered worn personal items for sale; this thoughtful gesture might’ve sent a lot of her Western fans into a frenzy. I picture a lot of them booking flight tickets instantly to fly to Vegas, in case they hadn’t done so earlier.

Himari's autographed panties were up for grabs

What really caught my attention, though, was her vibe while going through the tweets. As if she were delighted like a 10-year old kid at a trampoline park. She joked about getting her ID verified, gushed openly about her love for Las Vegas, and seemed genuinely thrilled to be soaking in every chaotic, glittering second of the city. For her, this was more than a jaded experience; it was a milestone worth the wait.

As some of you might remember, while Himari sat for an interview with us earlier, she admitted that attending the AVN Expo had been a dream of hers ever since she first entered the JAV industry. More than winning awards and topping charts. Just being there. standing among global peers while meeting fans who knew her work oceans away.

Watching her now, embracing the moment, smiling under convention lights, it’s hard not to feel like this trip means more than just business. For Himari, AVN isn’t just an expo. It literally feels like she has come a full circle. She’s honestly having the time of her life, and I hope she lands a few sweet deals while on her trip to the wild west.

In my career covering JAV actresses, I haven’t seen an actress defend herself online like Eren Sora, and something happened this week. After much deliberation, Eren broke her silence with a firm, carefully worded statement, and she meant business with the way she put it.

So what triggered her? Over the past few weeks, a familiar rumor began creeping through the darker corners of X, claiming that Eren had discreetly appeared in uncensored material. Not the usual rumors but tweets confidently claiming titles, screenshots, and “receipts”. The kind of gossip that snowballs simply because no one bothers to stop it.

Until recently,

Eren, who is currently represented by C-More and under an exclusive contract with Faleno Star, made it crystal clear that she is not an uncensored actress. Never been one. According to her statement, the videos being passed around were not shot in a professional environment and certainly not sanctioned releases. They were privately filmed clips, allegedly leaked without her consent by a third-party producer. And yes, lawyers are already involved.

Here's what she had to say, "To all my loyal supporters. Currently, rumors are spreading on some social media platforms that I "had worked as an uncensored porn actress." However, this is completely untrue. The video in question is a completely private video that was illegally leaked by a third party. I am currently working with my lawyer to address this issue, including legal action."

That detail alone should make everyone sit up a little straighter.

What struck me most wasn’t the denial itself, but how methodical it was. She didn’t beat around the bush or outright deny the rumors. Sora acknowledged their existence, labeled them false, and demanded that media outlets delete any reports repeating the claim. She meant business when she said, "In addition, similar erroneous statements have been confirmed in some articles about me. I strongly urge you to delete any false information and refrain from publishing it in the future. I have never engaged in any such work or activities prior to my career as an AV actress. All of the information currently circulating is completely false."

Meanwhile, Sora also addressed another quietly growing question that fans have been asking in hushed tones: where has she been? Sora hasn’t released a new JAV since September last year. Yes, not denying that she’s remained active online posting, engaging, staying visible, but the absence of new JAVs in the pipeline has been impossible to ignore.

Her statement finally answers that, too. By reaffirming her commitment to “working hard in every project going forward,” Sora signals that she isn’t done yet. as she wrote, "However, my gratitude to all of you who have supported me to date remains unchanged. As an actress, I will continue to approach each and every project with sincerity and strive to live up to everyone's support. I hope you will continue to watch over me kindly and not be misled by false information. Thank you for your continued support."

There’s also an unmistakable note of apology in her own words. An acknowledgment to fans and her colleagues for the trouble caused by misinformation, "I sincerely apologize for the concern and confusion this matter has caused to everyone involved, and above all, to my fans who support me on a daily basis. I deeply regret having to make this announcement in this way, when I should be connecting with you all through my work and expression."

She’s protecting her image, yes, but she’s also protecting the line between consent and exploitation, a line far too easily blurred online.

So where does that leave us? Two truths now sit side by side. First, uncensored videos allegedly featuring Eriko Sora do exist online, perhaps openly available on tube sites like FC2, but not as part of her JAV career. Second, despite months of silence on the release front, she intends to get back to filming JAVs like heydays.

She did give her fans a reality check, though. That she isn’t refusing to let her haters falsely demolish her image.

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