Yukina Kinoshita dispenses marriage advice

Wednesday 17th November, 05:43 AM JST

TOKYO —TV celebrity and underwear model Yukina Kinoshita, 22, was the guest of honor at the 10th Sanai Swimwear Image Girl event in Tokyo this week as one of the company’s former “image girls.”

Kinoshita, who makes up one third of idol group Pabo alongside celebrities Suzanne, 24, and Mai Satoda, 26, was asked how she felt about the recent announcement that Satoda was in a relationship with Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles pitcher Masahiro Tanaka. She replied with a smile, “I already knew they were dating. I think they look great together.” On the subject of marriage she said, “I think we’ll leave that to them, right?”

Having recently got married to comedian Toshifumi Fujimoto, 39, Kinoshita was asked what the secret to a happy marriage was. She replied, “When you fight, the man should apologize.”

Meanwhile, Tokiko Kitagawa, 23, was chosen as this year’s 10th Sanai Swimwear Image Girl.

Haruka Ayase on a quest for beautiful skin

Haruka Ayase on a quest for beautiful skin
Friday 19th November, 05:01 AM JST

TOKYO —Actress Haruka Ayase, 25, who is the face of skincare brand SK-II, attended a launch event this week for a forthcoming TV commercial. At the event she
revealed that she uses SK-II products herself because they give her “supple, springy skin.”

When asked what she thought of the common Japanese belief that 25 is a turning point for a woman’s skin, she replied with a smile, “Yes, I think I’ve got some crow’s feet coming on but I urge other girls of my generation to join me in the quest for beautiful skin.”