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Naomi Watanabe’s New York food budget leaves TV co-stars and netizens stunned

Katie Pask
Jul 3, 2022
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People were shocked to learn that eating out in the Big Apple comes with a big bill at the end of your meal.

Japan
(breakfast • celebrities • crazy • expensive • food • Naomi Watanabe • New York)

Naomi Watanabe produces new line of comfortable yet supportive ‘at home’ bras, sizes up to 5L

Katie Pask
Feb 25, 2022

‘If I don’t wear a bra, I’m in danger of my breasts hitting my face when I walk,’ the fashion icon joked.

Japan
(bras • comfortable • fashion • lingerie • Naomi Watanabe • plus size)

Naomi Watanabe sports Adidas stripes in her hair to celebrate becoming brand ambassador

Shannon
Feb 22, 2022

Some are simply given a title, but others–like Naomi Watanabe–wear it proudly.

Japan
(Adidas • COK • fashion • Naomi Watanabe)

“Japanese Beyoncé” Naomi Watanabe is now a model for Beyoncé’s Ivy Park collection

Katie Pask
Feb 12, 2022

The fashion icon goes from impersonating Queen Bey to working for her as a model.

Japan
(Adidas • beyonce • fashion • ivy park • modeling • Naomi Watanabe • video)

Naomi Watanabe releases new clothing collaboration with Japanese restaurant chain Saizeriya

Katie Pask
Nov 6, 2021

If you always dreamed of wearing a dress that is also a restaurant menu, here is your chance to make that dream come true.

Japan
(collaboration • fashion • food • funny • Naomi Watanabe • plus size • plus-sized • Punyus • restaurants • Saizeriya)

Fashion icon Naomi Watanabe has a reassuring anecdote for Japanese people in the U.S.

Katy Kelly
Aug 26, 2021

Watanabe acknowledged anti-Asian sentiment in the States on her livestream but consoled viewers with a kind tale from the streets of New York.

Japan, USA
(anti-Asian racism • internationalism • moving • Naomi Watanabe • society • touching • video)

Instagram queen Naomi Watanabe’s latest post uses trick art to turn herself into sushi

Dale Roll
May 7, 2021

These clever photos are part of the the catalogue art for her newest Spring & Summer fashion line.

Japan, USA
(art • creative advertising • fashion • Instagram • Naomi Watanabe • photography • Punyus • sushi)

Naomi Watanabe responds to “Olympig” remark from Tokyo Olympics ceremony chief

Oona McGee
Mar 20, 2021

Derogatory comment gets a boss response.

Japan, USA
(2020 Tokyo Olympics • celebrities • comedians • Naomi Watanabe • news • scandal • sexism • Tokyo Olympics)

Tokyo Olympics ceremony chief quits after suggesting Naomi Watanabe dress as an “Olympig”

Oona McGee
Mar 18, 2021

Another day, another scandal for the Tokyo Olympics.

Japan, USA
(2020 Tokyo Olympics • celebrities • comedians • Naomi Watanabe • news • scandal • sexism • Tokyo Olympics)

Naomi Watanabe is moving to the U.S., switching base of operations to outside Japan

Casey Baseel
Mar 2, 2021

Multi-faceted entertainer says she’s been preparing for the transition for years.

Japan, USA
(celebrities • Naomi Watanabe)

Naomi Watanabe cosplays as Sailor Moon as she joins voice cast of anime franchise

Casey Baseel
Sep 11, 2020

”Sailor Moon is the light in my life” says life-long fan as she takes on key role in upcoming anime movie.

Japan
(anime • cosplay • movies • Naomi Watanabe • Sailor Moon • Sailor Moon Crystal • Sailor Moon Eternal • video)

Naomi Watanabe melts fans’ hearts with her Doraemon cosplay【Photos】

Shannon
Aug 17, 2020

One of Japan’s most beloved stars meets one of Japan’s most beloved characters.

Japan
(adorable • cosplay • Doraemon • Doraemon movie • Instagram • Japanese celebrities • Naomi Watanabe)

Naomi Watanabe slays Lady Gaga in “Rain On Me” parody video

Oona McGee
Jul 28, 2020

Some say this version is even better than the original.

Japan
(Ariana Grande • celebrities • comedians • food • funny • Lady Gaga • music • music videos • Naomi Watanabe • parody video • Rain On Me • video • YouTube)

Japanese comedian Naomi Watanabe has a livestream YouTube channel, and fans are living for it

Dale Roll
Apr 22, 2020

If you’re a fan of the fashion guru and comedy queen, then you’ll love her live videos!

Japan
(celebrities • comedians • food • funny • live stream • makeup • Naomi Watanabe • video • YouTube)

Fashionista comedian Naomi Watanabe becomes Kate Spade’s first Japanese brand ambassador

Katy Kelly
Jan 31, 2020

The “Japanese Beyoncé” is here to represent Kate Spade’s latest candy-colored Margaux satchels with her patented style and shimmying moves!

Japan
(bags • cute • fashion • global ambassador • kate spade • kate spade new york • Naomi Watanabe • video)

James Corden joins comedian Naomi Watanabe, John Legend, others for hilarious SK-II commercials

Dale Roll
Aug 27, 2019

Chinese actress Tang Wei also makes a special appearance!

Japan
(commercial • funny • James Corden • japanese comedian • John Legend • Naomi Watanabe • Pitera Essence • SK-II • Tang Wei)

Instagram queen Naomi Watanabe poses for avant-garde photoshoot, slays fans

Evie Nyan
Apr 1, 2019

A sizzling photoshoot even Lady Gaga would envy.

Japan
(fashion • Instagram • model • Naomi Watanabe • photography • plus size)

Naomi Watanabe shares her beauty secrets in hilariously down-to-earth makeup tutorial 【Video】

Oona McGee
Jul 19, 2017

The comedian known as “Japan’s Beyonce” reveals embarrassing details we can all relate to in her debut video for Vogue.

Japan
(beautiful women • beauty • comedians • makeup • makeup tutorial • Naomi Watanabe • Vogue)

Naomi Watanabe models new Sailor Moon plus-size clothing range in Japan 【Photos】

Oona McGee
May 15, 2017

The popular Japanese comedienne proves you don’t have to be petite to be a pretty Sailor Moon warrior.

Japan
(cute • fashion • Naomi Watanabe • plus size • Punyus • Sailor Moon)

Plus-sized Naomi Watanabe is Japanese netizens’ latest fashion inspiration

Jamie Koide
Nov 17, 2015

Naomi Watanabe is the comedian-turned-model and fashion designer largely responsible for Japan’s pocchari, or chubby, trend which is still going strong, and paving the way for large and lovely girls nationwide, from idol group la BIG 3 to the more recent Shangrila maid cafe.

Now, Watanabe is making waves across Japanese social media for her fashion-forward hair.