(Los Angeles, CA / August 18, 2026) – Marica Hase returns to one of the art forms she has long loved and respected with new kinbaku photography and video shot during her recent trip to Japan in collaboration with world-renowned kinbaku photographer Norio Sugiura, now featured at SugiuraNorio.jp.

Hase has worked as one of Sugiura’s models for more than 10 years and has an even longer history as a professional kinbaku model. Since living in Japan, she has participated in photography sessions and live performances with traditional rope masters, making kinbaku a lasting part of her work and artistic identity.

“Since I lived in Japan, I have worked as a kinbaku model and participated in many sessions with traditional rope masters,” said Hase. “Kinbaku is one of the art forms I have always loved and respected. I have been one of Norio Sugiura’s models for more than 10 years, and I am very happy to share the photos and videos we shot during my last trip to Japan. The positions and setups are very difficult, but these are my favorite moments.”

Hase’s latest kinbaku work is part of Sugiura’s collaborations with internationally known rope artists, with the performances and sessions photographed in a very dynamic, almost live-documentary style. Sugiura is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading kinbaku photographers.

International visitors can explore Hase’s latest work at SugiuraNorio.jp, which also offers an English-language menu.

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For booking inquiries, email mark@spieglergirls.com and find her model page at SpieglerGirls.com.

Marica Hase is a Japanese-born international performer, model and media personality whose career spans Japan, the United States, Europe and Asia. After beginning in Japanese television, film and magazine modeling, Hase transitioned into adult entertainment and built a rare cross-market career, later. becoming the only Japanese performer to be named a Penthouse Pet in the United States.

Hase first gained major attention after winning the SOD Create Cinderella Audition, a high-profile talent search from one of Japan’s leading production companies, which led to her debut as an exclusive performer while she continued working in mainstream media. She later became an exclusive performer for EROTICA before expanding her career internationally, earning industry awards, live event appearances, voice work and Hall of Fame recognition along the way.

After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019, Hase took an extended hiatus to focus on treatment, including a double mastectomy and lymph node removal in 2022, before returning to adult entertainment and Japanese television. In early 2025, she faced a second cancer diagnosis with cervical cancer, later overcoming it and returning to filming.

Outside of her professional work, Hase is active in cancer awareness and animal rescue advocacy, while also sharing her off-camera personality through daily social media vlogs featuring Buusan, her beloved pig plush character who has become a fan favorite in his own right.