mo4ch:>Japan’s best-selling calendar star revealed… as Putin (PHOTOS) | Mo4ch News

Russian President Vladimir Putin is surpassing dashing Japanese heartthrobs in 2019 calendar sales thanks to an unexpected legion of young fans.The calendar, exclusively sold by popular Japanese chainstore Loft, has reportedly surpassed all other ‘celebrity’ calendars - including those of native superstars.In it, the 66-year-old Russian leader appears shirtless, naturally, and in various rugged scenarios like dipping into the icy waters of Lake Seliger, playing with his dogs in the snow, working out, scuba diving and playing ice hockey.Also on rt.com‘I see no need to hide’: Putin on his shirtless pics that swept the InternetThe surprising revelation of Putin’s calendar success has been met with skepticism by some local news outlets unwilling to accept that the Russian has found a major fanbase in Japan.Japan Today speculated that the calendars are being bought as a practical joke given the astronomical fanbase native Japanese celebrities enjoy.The second and third highest ranking sale…