Introduction
Natsuki Kawamura is a Japanese model, actress, and television personality best known for her influential role in the world of Japanese motorsport promotional modeling. Rising to fame as a race queen in the SUPER GT racing series, she later gained widespread recognition as a central member of RIZIN Fighting Federation’s official promotional team, the RIZIN Girls.
With her glamorous appearance and elegant stage presence, Kawamura became one of the most recognizable figures in Japan’s race queen culture during the late 2010s. Her career expanded beyond motorsports into gravure modeling, television, film appearances, and digital media.
After achieving major recognition by winning the Japan Race Queen Grand Prix, she gradually transitioned into acting and entertainment, appearing in films, radio programs, and magazines. Kawamura also built a strong fanbase through social media and her lifestyle YouTube channel.
Today she remains active in Japanese media while continuing to represent the global appeal of Japanese race queen and gravure culture.
Profile
Full Name : Natsuki Kawamura
Native Name : 川村那月 (かわむら なつき)
Also Known As (AKA) : Nacchan, Natsuki-chan, Nao Horiguchi
Nationality : Japanese
Profession : Model, Racing Model, Gravure Model, Actress, TV Personality, YouTuber
Industry Category : Japanese Entertainment, Motorsports Promotion, Gravure Modeling, Television, Film
Years Active : 2017–Present
Basic Information : Japanese racing model and gravure personality widely known for her work as a RIZIN Girl and for winning the Japan Race Queen Grand Prix.
Date of Birth : March 17, 1993
Age : 32
Birthplace : Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Current Residence : Tokyo, Japan
Height : 165 cm
Measurements : 89 - 59 - 91 cm
Dress Size : 비공개
Shoe Size : 24.5 cm
Zodiac Sign : Pisces
Blood Type : A
Latest News
In February 2024, Natsuki Kawamura announced her marriage to MMA champion Kyoji Horiguchi after he publicly proposed during RIZIN.45 at the Saitama Super Arena, attracting significant attention across Japanese sports and entertainment media.
Career
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Career Overview
Kawamura entered the entertainment industry through modeling and beauty competitions, including the Miss Universe Japan Tokyo contest. Her performance earned several awards and helped her secure a talent contract with Tstyle Management.
She officially debuted in 2017 as a race queen in the SUPER GT racing series as a MOTUL Circuit Lady, quickly gaining popularity for her striking appearance and professional stage presence. Her reputation grew further when she joined the ZENT sweeties racing team, eventually becoming its leader.
Career & Achievements
Her racing model career reached its peak when she won the prestigious Japan Race Queen Grand Prix 2019, solidifying her reputation as one of the most prominent race queens of her generation.
Agency / Management
Tstyle Management
Debut
2017 (Racing Model / Talent)
Notable Works
Real me (Photobook, 2021), Graduation (DVD), Departure (DVD), Arrive at… (DVD), sweety (DVD)
Brand Collaborations
Sapporo Beer “Bariking”, Suzuran “Lily Bell”, motorsports promotional campaigns
Magazine Features
Weekly Playboy, Weekly Young Jump, FRIDAY, Weekly Big Comic Spirits, GOLF TODAY
Runway Appearances
Tokyo Girls Collection 2017 A/W, Tokyo Girls Collection Hiroshima 2017, Tokyo Girls Collection 2018 A/W, Asia Fashion Award Taipei 2017
TV / Media Appearances
Midnight Café Sujiganese (Fuji TV), Kuro Channel (TV Aichi), Prelude – Stage to Tomorrow documentary, various RIZIN broadcasts
Awards & Recognition
Japan Race Queen Grand Prix 2019 Winner, Race Queen Award 2019 Grand Prix, Japan Race Queen Grand Prix 2018 Special Award
Career Highlights
Served as a RIZIN Girl from 2017 to 2019 and became one of the most recognized ring girls associated with RIZIN Fighting Federation events.
Biography
Early Life : Born in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, and raised in Tokyo in a musical family with an oboe-playing father and a piano-teacher mother.
Acting Career : She made her film debut in the Netflix film The Forest of Love (2019) and appeared in cameo roles in Japanese cinema.
Gravure Modeling Career : Became widely recognized through magazine features and photobooks showcasing her elegant gravure style and athletic physique.
Filmography : The Forest of Love (2019), cameo appearance in Tora‑san, Wish You Were Here (2019).
Stage Performances : Participated in fashion events such as Tokyo Girls Collection and Asia Fashion Award Taipei.
Personal Life : Married mixed martial arts champion Kyoji Horiguchi in 2024 following a highly public proposal during a major MMA event.
Additional Information
Fashion Style : Motorsport promotional fashion mixed with elegant gravure aesthetics
Visual Signature : Glamorous silhouette with a classic Japanese gravure figure and bright smile
Public Image : Known as one of the most popular race queens of the late 2010s
Cultural Influence : Helped promote Japanese race queen culture through motorsports events and international social media exposure
Education : Not publicly detailed
Major : 비공개
Languages : Japanese
Hobbies : Fitness training, beauty care, dancing
Special Skills : Classical ballet, jazz dance
Personal Interests : Beauty, health, motorsports, media hosting
Fun facts : She began classical ballet training at age six and later studied jazz dance in her teenage years.
Behind-the-scenes notes : She transitioned from motorsport modeling to acting and media appearances after winning the national race queen title.
Lesser-known details : Her birth name is Nao Horiguchi and she married MMA champion Kyoji Horiguchi in 2024.
SNS
Official Website : https://tstyle-mgt.co.jp/talent/kawamura-natsuki
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/kawamura_natsuki317
X (Twitter) : https://x.com/kawamuranatsuki
TikTok : 비공개
YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@natsukikawamura
Other Platforms : Ameba Blog (Official Blog), RIZIN Official Media appearances
Image Source : SNS