Introduction
Yume Hayashi is a Japanese gravure model, television personality, and former race queen who became widely recognized in Japan’s entertainment and motorsport promotional industries during the late 2010s. Born on October 18, 1995, in Furano, Hokkaido, she is known for her elegant proportions, distinctive slim waistline, and energetic personality that helped her gain popularity across modeling, television, and online media platforms.
Hayashi first attracted public attention after being scouted while working as an office employee at an IT company in Tokyo. In 2017 she made her gravure debut in the well-known Japanese magazine Weekly Young Magazine, which introduced her to a broader audience and opened opportunities in the entertainment industry. Her combination of classic gravure aesthetics and modern social-media presence quickly made her one of the most recognizable newcomers of her generation.
Her career expanded rapidly when she joined the promotional motorsport group MFG Angels, a collaboration inspired by the racing manga MF Ghost created by Shuichi Shigeno. Through this project she entered the world of racing promotions and later worked as a race queen in Japan’s professional motorsport scene.
By 2018 she had gained significant industry recognition, winning the Rookie Grand Prix at the Japan Race Queen Awards. The following year she achieved one of the highest honors in the field by receiving the Race Queen of the Year 2018–2019 title. This achievement helped solidify her reputation as one of the most successful promotional models of her era.
Beyond modeling, Hayashi has expanded into television dramas, variety shows, and digital content. She also gained international attention through her appearance on the Netflix reality program Terrace House: Tokyo 2019–2020, where she appeared under the name Yume Yoshida. Her activities now span modeling, acting, online content creation, and entrepreneurial ventures in her hometown of Furano.
Profile
Full Name : Yume Hayashi
Native Name : 林ゆめ, はやしゆめ
Also Known As (AKA) : Yume Yoshida, Yume
Nationality : Japanese
Profession : Model, Gravure Model, Racing Model, TV Personality, YouTuber
Industry Category : Fashion Model, Gravure Idol, Motorsport Promotional Model, Entertainment Personality
Years Active : 2017 – Present
Basic Information : Japanese gravure model, former race queen, and television personality known for magazine modeling, motorsport promotions, and media appearances.
Date of Birth : October 18, 1995
Age : 30
Birthplace : Furano, Hokkaido, Japan
Current Residence : Tokyo, Japan
Height : 168 cm
Measurements : 84 - 53 - 87 cm
Dress Size : Not Public
Shoe Size : 24.0 cm
Zodiac Sign : Libra
Blood Type : A
Latest News
In 2025, Yume Hayashi announced her departure from the talent agency Zeroichi Familia and began working as a freelancer while continuing her media activities. Later that year she opened a Wagyu barbecue restaurant named “Wagyu Yakiniku Nikudarake Furano” in her hometown of Furano, Hokkaido, expanding her career into local entrepreneurship and hospitality.
Career
Career Overview : Yume Hayashi debuted in 2017 after being scouted while working as an office employee in Tokyo, quickly gaining popularity through gravure magazine features and later expanding into race queen activities, television appearances, and digital media.
Career & Achievements : She rose to national recognition after winning the Rookie Grand Prix at the Japan Race Queen Awards 2018 and later being named Race Queen of the Year 2018–2019.
Agency / Management : Freelance (formerly Zeroichi Familia)
Debut : 2017 (Gravure debut in Weekly Young Magazine)
Notable Works : Terrace House: Tokyo 2019–2020, Rinko-san Wants to Try (2021), Sono Kekkon Seiki Desu ka? (2023)
Brand Collaborations : Tokyo Auto Salon promotional campaigns, MFG Angels motorsport promotions, Pacific Fairies SUPER GT team promotions
Magazine Features : Weekly Young Magazine, Weekly Playboy, Young Champion, FRIDAY, FLASH
Runway Appearances : Tokyo Girls Collection
TV / Media Appearances : Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020 (Netflix), Maid in Hokkaido (HBC), Rinko-san Wants to Try (TBS), Love Power Kingdom 2 (ABEMA)
Awards & Recognition : Race Queen of the Year 2018-2019, Japan Race Queen Awards 2018 Rookie Grand Prix
Career Highlights : Widely known for her extremely slim 53 cm waistline, earning the nickname “New Generation Waist Queen” within Japan’s modeling and race queen community.
Biography
Early Life : Yume Hayashi was born in Furano, Hokkaido, Japan. She briefly attended Hokkaido Bunkyo University before moving to Tokyo in 2016 to pursue new career opportunities.
Acting Career : She began appearing in television dramas such as Rinko-san Wants to Try and Sono Kekkon Seiki Desu ka?, expanding her career beyond modeling into acting.
Gravure Modeling Career : Hayashi’s gravure debut in Weekly Young Magazine in 2017 quickly gained attention for her distinctive body proportions and energetic personality, leading to frequent appearances in major Japanese gravure publications.
Filmography : Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020 (Netflix), Rinko-san Wants to Try (2021), Sono Kekkon Seiki Desu ka? (2023)
Stage Performances : Not Public
Personal Life : She has expressed strong affection for animals, particularly cats, and often shares aspects of her daily life and hobbies through social media and YouTube content.
Additional Information
Fashion Style : Modern Japanese gravure style mixed with sporty motorsport promotional fashion and casual streetwear.
Visual Signature : Tall slim silhouette, extremely narrow waistline, long legs, and a bright natural smile.
Public Image : Friendly and energetic personality known for balancing glamour modeling with a relatable everyday image.
Cultural Influence : Represents a modern generation of Japanese gravure models who successfully combine motorsport promotion, social media presence, and entertainment activities.
Education : Hokkaido Bunkyo University (Not Completed)
Major : Not Public
Languages : Japanese
Hobbies : Boxing, playing with cats
Special Skills : Fitness training, boxing workouts, promotional event hosting
Personal Interests : Fashion, beauty, fitness, animals, food culture
Fun facts : Her waist measurement of 53 cm is considered one of the smallest among Race Queen of the Year winners.
Behind-the-scenes notes : She initially balanced her modeling career with a full-time office job during the early stages of her entertainment career.
Lesser-known details : She appeared on the Netflix reality program Terrace House using the name Yume Yoshida.
SNS
Official Website : Not Public
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/___yuume.18
X (Twitter) : https://x.com/H_yume_1018
TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@yume_hayashi
YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@yumechannel
Other Platforms : https://www.showroom-live.com/
Image Source : SNS