Akina Minami

Akina Minami (南 明奈 , Minami Akina , born 15 May 1989 in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture) is a Japanese gravure idol and tarento signed to Free Style Company. Minami's recognition as a model has also spread beyond Japan and she was named as one of the "7 most irresistibly cute Japanese idols" by the Thailand version of FHM magazine in 2010. On her official Instagram page, she announced her marriage to Japanese comedian Masaru Hamaguchi.

Akina Minami launched a clothing brand named after her. Her clothing brand includes kimono and Western style couture outfits for children.