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More TV announcers have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. NTV announced that announcer Fujii Takahiko (who hosts “news every.” tested positive for the novel coronavifrus. It was announced that morning show moderator Miura Asami (of “ZIP!”), Yamamoto Hiroyuki and Ishikawa Minami also tested positive. Read More …
In South Korea, we are familiar with the Idol Star Athletics Championships in which idols compete in a televised program (since 2010). But the music label HYBE also has their own competition/picnic featuring artists and groups from their label/sub-labels and for this year’s competition, LE Read More …
Former AKB48 leader Takahashi Minami (31) appeared at a lecture in Tokyo “What is eating sustainably?” on August 1st for the Japan Dietetic Association. Prior to “Nutrition Day” held on August 4th, Takahashi, who published her own recipe book, was invited as a guest. During Read More …
For those who love teenage dramas with a little touch of magic, “IRODOKU: The World in Colors” is an anime series that I definitely recommend! Click here to purchase this Blu-ray on Amazon TITLE: IRODOKU: The World in Colors – Complete Collection ANIME FILM RELEASE Read More …
Every Little Thing (ELT) vocalist Mochida Kaori (44) appeared wearing a kimono at the ZENB Noodle Presentation and Tasting Party held in Tokyo on July 28th. It appears that Mochida’s hobby is wearing a kimono. Mochida said, “There were many things that were wonderful, such Read More …
Model Masukawa Tsubasa (36) suffered a fall while in the US and had a sacral fracture (A sacral fracture occurs when a bone called the sacrum breaks. The sacrum is a large triangular bone at the bottom of the spine. It fits like a wedge Read More …
In the latest video on TikTok by LE SSERAFIM, Kim Chaewon, Miyawaki Sakura and Hong Eunchae dance to Chō Tokimeki♡ Sendenbu’s “SUKI! CHOver-“: @le_sserafim (❤️ v ❤️) #skiskiski #skidance #LE_SSERAFIM #SAKURA #KIMCHAEWON #HONGEUNCHAE ♬ SUKI! CHOver. KOUSHIKIBAISOKU – Cho Tokimeki Sendenbu Now, it makes us Read More …
It is being reported by media that Oguri Shun (39) and Yamada Yu (38) welcomed their fourth child. The revelation was made by “NEWS Post Seven”. According to news reports that their fourth child was born this spring. While a late report, it’s partly because Read More …
[ Day 3: July 16 (Saturday) ] by Matsumoto Takuya Saturday, July 16, the third day of the JAPAN EXPO. More visitors filled the venue than on the previous day. About 800 people, far more than on the first day, packed the front of the Read More …
LE SSERAFIM’s debut album “FEARLESS” made it onto the Billboard Global chart at #132, marking its 12th consecutive week on the chart. This becomes the longest record set on a Billboard chart this year by a K-Pop girl group which debuted in 2022. The third Read More …
Jang Gyuri’s contract with Pledis Entertainment to end on July 31st and she will be leaving the girl group fromis_9. Pledis Entertainment released a statement that fromis_9 will become an eight member group starting in August and will be meeting fans for their Japan activities Read More …
In her latest YouTube video, Kinoshita Yukina revealed that she has ADHD. Kinoshita said she wasn’t aware that she had it until she was tested. She revealed that she would be forgetful, she would forget her wallet, her mobile phone and asked for anyone with Read More …
Mizuki Ichirou, the singer known for his anime and Tokusatsu songs for series such as “Mazinger Z”, “Babel II”, “Kamen Rider X”, “Jamen Rider Stronger”, “Tekkaman”, “Space Pirate Captain Harlock” and many more, has announced that he is suffering from lung cancer with lymph node Read More …
LE SSERAFIM’s Miyawaki Sakura is no doubt one of the more popular Japanese entertainers and faces right now. And unfortunately, being among the most popular brings unwanted attention from haters. This is something that Sakura has faced since the “Produce48” months when she was in Read More …
[ Day 2: Friday, July 15 ] by Matsumoto Takuya Friday, July 15, the second day of the JAPAN EXPO. Since Friday is usually the least crowded day at JAPAN EXPO, this year the admission fee was reduced on this day only, and the number Read More …