Japan’s literally desperate housewives are finding the close relationship between the Internet and adult entertainment can help them pick up a handy profit.

Moviemaker Nikkatsu found a steady stream of income with its softcore “Hitozuma (Wife)” series of skin flicks in the ’70s and ’80s using porn professionals. But now, in Noughties Japan, ordinary, everyday housewives have taken the raunchy racket to a new level.

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