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Nogizaka46’s Shiraishi Mai’s second solo photobook “Passport” was released on February 7, 2017 and the book has now has now surpassed 300,000 copies in circulation. Back on May 17th, an additional 10,000 copies were reprinted, it’s 19th reprinting (which is unprecedented in Japan). A Kodansha Read More …
IZ*ONE’s M Countdown” Encore Stage Full version was released SBS have released numerous videos from the group’s performance on SBS “Inkigayo”: An IZ*ONE message for students was released: An ENOZI CAM episode 2 featuring Jo Yuri was released: IZ*ONE center Jang Wonyoung was voted as Read More …
In Japan, leaving talent agencies are not always smooth. And actress/model Nishiuchi Mariya, known for main role in dramas such as “Switch Girl!!!”, “Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches”, “Hotel Concierge” and Totsuzan Desu ga, Ashita Kekkon Shimasu”. She also did the voice of Marin in Read More …
There are many Japanese artists that are making music that is of world standard. TOKYO FM’s Japan Music Showcase will introduce such artists with short interviews and will dig into what actually makes up their music and the deep messages that they are trying to Read More …
This TOKYO FM program (in ENGLISH and Japanese) is hosted by Furukawa Mirin and Fujisaki Ayane, the members of the hottest Japanese pop idol group “DEMPA-GUMI, Inc”, and the supporter Matthew Masaru Baron. Matthew helps Mirin and Ayane learn English. PLEASE NOTE: Each show featured Read More …
“What did you eat yesterday?” is an entertaining slice-of-life manga series combining relationship angst with cooking that makes this series unique and entertaining. Recommended! Image courtesy of © 2014 Fumi Yoshinaga. All Rights Reserved. MANGA TITLE: What did you eat yesterday? vol. 13 BY Fumi Read More …
Oguri Shun is no doubt one of Japan’s most popular actors and he will be taking his career to Hollywood for “Godzilla vs. Kong” slated for a 2020 release. The film is directed by Adam Wingard (“The Guest”, “V/H/S” films) and stars Alexander Skarsgard (“True Read More …
Base Ball Bear announced that they will be releasing a new EP in January 30, 2019. The rock band is now down to three members: Vocalist/guitarist Koide Yusuke, Bassist/back-up vocalist Sekine Shiori and drummer/chorus Horinouchi Daisuke. Guitarist Yuasa Shohei left the band back in 2016. Read More …
IZ*ONE continues to show a strong presence as their debut music video “La Vie en Rose” has surpassed 20 million views since its release two weeks ago. 🌹아이즈원 라비앙로즈 뮤비 유튜브 2000만 뷰 달성🌹 정말 대단한 우리즈원!! 이대로 슈스길만 걷자!! 위즈원 여러분 감사합니다~ 라비앙로즈 MV Read More …
It has been a tough year and a half for Otsuka Ai (36), from media allegations that her husband SU (of RIP SLYME) had an affair, to RIP SLYME losing their website, store and the bands suspension. On November 3rd, SU (44) posted a heartfelt Read More …
It has been speculated for months that singer Tanimura Nana and boxer Ioka Kazuto were headed for divorce. And now, the two have released a statement that they have officially divorced. このような結果になってしまったこと、私自身、身の縮む思いです。今まで応援してくださった皆様に本当に申し訳ない気持ちでいっぱいです。 新たな人生が始まりました。勉強に仕事に、自分らしく前に進んでいきたいと思います！！ pic.twitter.com/LcfputgKV1 — 谷村奈南 (@nana_tanimura) November 11, 2018 After the statement went public Read More …
IZ*ONE may be a temporary group but already, the group has defied expectations and this album has no doubt made listeners become part of the WIZ*ONE collective. It’s a well-produced, addictive and catchy debut mini-album and with the added photo booklet, photocards and more. IZ*ONE’s Read More …