PLAYBOY Japan — August 1998 (Vol.24 No.8)

Publisher: Shueisha / PLAYBOY Entertainment Inc.

Issue: August 1998 | Cover Date: August 1998

Language: Japanese

Cover Price: ¥750

Dimensions: Approx. 11.8 x 9.1 in / 30.0 x 23.0 cm

CONDITION:

Used / Good condition for its age. Some wear to cover edges consistent with storage. Interior pages are intact. Please assess condition from photos. Sold as-is.

COVER FEATURE:

The iconic Baywatch cast — including Pamela Anderson — appears on the cover in their signature red Baywatch lifeguard swimsuits. The headline reads "The World's Most Beautiful Women, Bared!" (「ベイウォッチ」世界一の美女軍団、水着を捨てて大集合！). A landmark cover for any Baywatch or Pamela Anderson collector.

CONTENTS HIGHLIGHTS:

- BAYWATCH SPECIAL: Full photo feature on the cast of the hit TV series Baywatch, including Pamela Anderson, Traci Bingham, Donna D'Errico, and more

- MLB HERO PORTRAITS: Interview special featuring Ken Griffey Jr., Alex Rodriguez, and Bernie Williams

- FRANK SINATRA TRIBUTE: Memorial feature on the Emperor of Showbiz (フランク・シナトラへのオマージュ)

- VIAGRA REPORT: Early coverage of the Viagra craze sweeping America

- Editor-in-Chief of U.S. Edition: Hugh M. Hefner

COLLECTIBILITY:

The Japanese edition of PLAYBOY (published by Shueisha) ran from 1975 to 2009 and is now entirely out of print. It was celebrated for its distinctive editorial voice, blending high-quality photography with serious journalism and social commentary — a cut above other international editions. This 1998 issue is a time capsule of late-90s pop culture, featuring one of the most iconic TV casts of the era. An essential addition to any Baywatch, Pamela Anderson, or vintage men's magazine archive.

KEYWORDS: PLAYBOY Japan Japanese edition Shueisha 1998 Baywatch Pamela Anderson Traci Bingham Donna D'Errico Ken Griffey Jr Frank Sinatra vintage magazine OOP out of print 90s collectible gravure HTF rare archive men's magazine

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