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Singer/actress Hori Chiemi (52) announced on her blog earlier in February that she was diagnosed with stage 4 oral cancer and she is concentrating on cancer treatment and that she is fighting cancer. According to the blog, Chiemi went for a examination on February 4th Read More …
Eto Misa (26) performed at her graduation solo concert in Tokyo. Eto joined Nogizaka46 as part of the 1st generation back in August 2011 and was a member for 7.5 years. Having a solo concert was one of her dreams and while member Ikuta Erika Read More …
It was announced that “Meitantei Pikachu” (Detective Pikachu) will be shown in theaters in Japan on May 3rd. A new trailer was released today: It was announced that fashion model/actress Iitoyo Marie will be the Japanese voice dub actress for Lucy (played by Kathleen Newton, Read More …
NMB48’s Jo Eriko is known for being a big fan of Maeda Atsuko (when Maeda was an AKB48 member and inspired her to audition) and has participated in numerous NMB48 A-sided singles. When Maeda Atsuko graduated March 2012, there was no doubt that it had Read More …
Arimura Kasumi is no doubt one of Japan’s top actresses. And it comes as no surprise that when she posts something on Instagram, thousands of people like each photo. Recently, Arimura posted a photo of her at a cafe drinking coffee with a serious gaze Read More …
Comedian entertainer Edo Harumi posted photos on her blog of her and Degawa Tetsuro from 33 years ago (1986). She was arranging an album and saw the photo of them when they were around 21 or 22 years old and just passed the audition. Both Read More …
Nishino Kana made an official statement in regarding her marriage on her website: To everyone who has supported me The statement is late but I, Nishino Kana, got married on March 18th The other person is a general person who I have known. We want Read More …
Yokoyama Yui announced at the most recent Team A performance that AKB48 Team A member Mukaichi Mion will be taking over as the new General Director on April 1st. Yokoyama thanked everyone on Twitter for supporting her as the second generation General Director. While Yokoyama Read More …
Miyawaki Sakura’s birthday is on March 19th and like all member’s birthdays, members of IZ*ONE celebrated on VLIVE: The birthday card and cake that Sakura received: [#사쿠라] 사쿠라에게 #편지 가 도착했어요💌 さくらへ #手紙 が届きました 💌#오늘의_주인공 #さくら #宮脇咲良#HAPPY_SAKURA_DAY#IZONE #아이즈원 #アイズワン pic.twitter.com/zOfL0A74XJ — official_IZONE (@official_izone) March 19, Read More …
A delightful and entertaining manga series, if you want a romantic comedy-driven storyline and a story that is easy to follow and enjoy, definitely give “After the Rain” a try! Definitely recommended! Image courtesy of © 2015 Jun Mayuzuki. All Rights Reserved. MANGA TITLE: After Read More …
After releasing making-of videos of IZ*ONE’s “FEVER BASKET” commercial, the commercial is now up and it’s awesome! Japanese fashion magazine “RAY” has been featuring members of IZ*ONE and their latest feature is Team Chaekura (Lee Chaeyeon and Miyawaki Sakura): ❤︎豊かな表現力でステージを彩る🧚♀️✨#宮脇咲良 （@39saku_chan ） ❤︎不動のダンスセンター💃#イチェヨン 2人のプライベートに迫ります🙈💓#アイズワン#아이즈원https://t.co/uvREApVZmt — Read More …
Fans have come out to celebrate the amazing career of Ichiro Suzuki (45) and is no doubt one of Japan’s legendary baseball players. The writing seems to be on the wall with an abysmal spring (going 2 for 31, 10 strikeouts) and the fact that Read More …
From 1972-1979, Chiba Aki’s “Captain” entertained baseball fans. The manga series which ran in “Monthly Shonen Jump” and his other baseball manga series “Play Ball” (which ran from 1973-1978) won the 22nd Shogakukan Manga Award for shonen in 1977. The manga series would receive a Read More …
Kano Mika has established herself as one of the celebrity cosplayers, one which many fans wonder which cosplay outfit she will wear next. And this time around, Kano is back with a cosplay of Kadenokoji Ichijiku of “Hypnosis Mic”. A character which people have requested Read More …
Tanimura Nana (31) has no doubt found her groove again. After her divorce with boxer Ioka Kazuto, Tanimura moved to Los Angeles, working as a nutrition consultant, doing yoga, staying healthy and also singing and performing live in countries overseas. Recent Instagram photos received a Read More …