TOKYO - At the 21st Clarino Beautiful Legs Award 2025 ceremony held in Tokyo on October 6th, actress Risa Naka was honored in the 30s category, alongside Runa Nakajima in the teen division and Hikaru Takahashi in the 20s division. The annual event recognizes celebrities with outstanding leg beauty and health.
Upon receiving the award, Naka said she was genuinely surprised, remarking, "I honestly thought, 'Why me?' I rarely show my legs in public, so I wondered where anyone had even seen them." Known for her bold and creative fashion choices, Naka revealed that she often prefers oversized outfits and tends to keep her legs covered, making the recognition even more unexpected for her.
When asked about her secret to maintaining beautiful legs, she said with a laugh, "Massage the soles of your feet as much as you can. Press hard!" She explained that her work often involves long hours of standing or sitting for extended periods during variety show recordings, so she prioritizes massage and self-care to improve circulation. "I’ve always been told by my mother not to sit cross-legged. Now that I’m an adult, I realize it really does affect blood flow and posture," she reflected.
In preparation for the ceremony, Naka revealed that she went all out with her beauty routine. "Yesterday, I went to three different massage appointments back-to-back," she said. "This morning, I went to the sauna at 9 a.m., and right before coming on stage, I had a massage therapist working on me again. My legs might not even be real today—they’re that well-finished!" she joked, drawing laughter from the audience.
Naka, who has long admired people with well-shaped legs, said she has followed the award for years. "I always check the Beautiful Legs Award every year. I’ve always admired people with beautiful legs, so I never imagined I’d win it myself," she said. When asked whose legs she admires, she immediately replied, "Nanao’s—her legs are just from another world, perfectly straight and elegant."
While she admitted feeling nervous showing her legs in public, she expressed gratitude for the recognition. "I’ve spent most of my life hiding them, so it feels a bit strange today," she smiled. Despite her busy schedule, Naka emphasized that rest and proper circulation are key to maintaining beauty. "I rarely get to lie down because I’m always moving around, but good-quality sleep is important for your legs too. Yesterday, after all those massages, I finally rested properly—so I guess I’m well-prepared today."
Source: Kyodo
