She began investing at 23 with only 300,000 yen and reportedly grew her assets to over 100 million yen through strategic stock and real estate trades.

She officially retired from gravure in 2018 with her final work, Last Kiss , which serves as a definitive "final image" collection highly recommended for long-term collectors. 2. Business & Investment: "The Stock-Trading Talent"

For over a decade, Sugihara was a titan of the Japanese gravure (glamour) industry. Reviewers and fans often highlight several key traits that sustained her popularity:

She is now an influential YouTuber and author, recently releasing the book "Okane ni hataraite morau! Hottarakashi toushi" (Get Money to Work for You) in early 2026.