1st Gen Morning Musume members celebrate their 25th anniversary

Back in 1997, through the TV show “Asayan”, Sharan Q vocalist/producer Tsunku debuted five members of his female pop group, Morning Musume. The five were runner-ups to the audition, with the winner, Heike Michiyo chosen to become a solo artist. And members Abe Natsumi, Nakazawa Read More …

Former Morning Musume member Ishiguro Aya and LUNA SEA drummer Shinya’s daughter Rimu makes her first TV appearance

Former Morning Musume member Ishiguro Aya (41) and LUNA SEA drummer Shinya’s (49) eldest daughter Rimu (18) made her first TV appearance on the NTV variety show “Shabekuri 007″. Rimu was revealed to be working on voice training to become a singer and when asked Read More …

Former Morning Musume member Ishiguro Aya posts a statement about Yoshizawa Hitomi’s arrest on her blog

Former Morning Musume member Ishiguro Aya has posted a statement on her blog in regards to Yoshizawa Hitomi’s arrest for driving under the influence and for negligence after running into two people (who suffered light injuries). Ishiguro is the latest Morning Musume member to come Read More …

The Original five Morning Musume members reunited for 20th Anniversary performance in Nagoya

As Hello! Project and Morning Musume celebrates their 20th Anniversary, the original five members of the group which consists of Ishiguro Aya (39), Nakazawa Yuko (44), Abe Natsumi (36), Iida Kaori (36) and Fukada Asuka (33) made an appearance and performed at the Aichi Prefectural Read More …