The sexiest intelligent Japanese women

We talk a lot about idols and porn stars on this blog.

But there are plenty of sexy intelligent Japanese women too, you know! Here we introduce you to some of the very best.

Crystal Takigawa (b. 1977) is a former news reader, sadly now turned into a generic and ubiquitous model.

Mieko Kawakami (b. 1976) is an award-winning novelist, singer and actress. Born in Osaka, she recently got married for the second time to a fellow writer.

Mariko Asabuki (b. 1984) is another novelist from Kansai and very pretty as well!

Kasetsu (b. 1975) is a contemporary calligrapher. Not sure how you make your living doing that but she looks lovely anyway.

Asami Kiyokawa (b. 1979) is a Japanese artist who creates elaborately decorated photographs with famous women celebrities.

Shiina Ringo (b. 1978) is one of the most acclaimed and popular singers in Japan, and a real tough and sexy gal to boot.