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Former Morning Musume member Fukuda Asuka (33) will be releasing a hair nude (a term in Japan used for photobook that shows pubic hair) photobook titled “PASSIONABLE” (Kodansha, Y3500 excluding tax) on June 19th. Fukuda was one of the group’s main vocalist during their debut Read More …
It has been a few days since Keyakizaka46 member Hirate Yurina announced she was withdrawing/leaving Keyakizaka46. But many people are still confused why the popular member, the center of the group didn’t graduate. On the same day, it was also announced that Oda Nana (21) Read More …
Former Morning Musume member Fujimoto Miki is expecting to give birth to her third child this month. On her latest YouTube vlog, Fujimoto discussed how she was hospitalized for one night. The TV talent discussed her concerns of a breech pregnancy and posted a video Read More …
A short but sweet soundtrack for Morning Musume and Heike Michiyo’s film ‘Morning Cop’. Worth it if you are a big fan of Morning Musume or Michiyo, otherwise it may be a bit too expensive for the casual J-Pop fan. GROUP/ARTIST: Morning Musume & Michiyo Read More …
Kobunsha is reporting that former Morning Musume member Yoshizawa Hitomi is now a stretch trainer. According to the report, Yoshizawa was working at a location from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and was using the taxi to get to the location. The report is saying Read More …
Former Morning Musume members and all mothers hung out recently. In a photo posted on Instagram by Tsuji Nozomi, Yaguchi Mari and Yasuda Kei, Tsuji is seen with new mother Yaguchi Mari and mother Yasuda Kei. Tsuji gave birth to her fourth child nearly a Read More …
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 who turned to politics, Ichii Sayaka (35) will return back to the entertainment industry and resume activities. Ichii who has been focused on raising her 15-year-old, 12-year-old and 2-year-old daughters, who lost in the senate election said she still wants to Read More …
Nogiku Naomi, owner of Arc en Ciel Management announced on her blog that their management contract with actress/singer Kago Ai (formerly of Morning Musume) has ended. About three months ago, the two sides were not able to agree, so the decision was to part ways. Read More …
Former Morning Musume member Yaguchi Mari (36) announced on Instagram that she gave birth to a healthy baby boy on August 9th. View this post on Instagram 令和元年８月９日✨ 第一子となる元気な男の子を無事出産いたしました✨ 私の産後の回復が遅くて少し遅れた報告になってしまいましたが、母子共に健康です！ 妊娠中からずっと応援してくださった皆様✨ 本当に励みになりました！！ 心から感謝の気持ちでいっぱいです✨ とにかく可愛くて愛しい小さな命。 こんな幸せな感情は初めてです。 全力で守り大切に育てていきたいと思います。 これからもどうぞよろしくお願い致します✨ A post shared by 矢口真里 Mari Read More …
Former Morning Musume member Fujimoto Miki has posted on her blog that she gave birth to her third child on the 10th anniversary of her marriage. Fujimoto said, “I want to cherish my current life with four people”. Fujimoto is married to comedian Shoji Tomoharu Read More …
Former Morning Musume (35) Ichii Sayaka ran as a candidate for the Constitutional Democratic Party for the upper house. Her platform was on reforming child care/child support. Many wondered if Ichii will be the next j-pop star to become a politician after SPEED’s Imai Eriko, Read More …
Former Morning Musume member Kudo Haruka was known for being the youngest member to join Morning Musume at the age of 11 back in 2011. She graduated in 2017 to pursue a career in becoming an actress and played the character of Umika Hayama/LupinYellow for Read More …
Former Morning Musume (35) Ichii Sayaka is focusing on a career in politics. Ichii was at Kyobashi Station in Osaka on July 3rd as a candidate for the Constitutional Democratic Party for the upper house (voting begins on July 21st). Ichii was discussing to reform Read More …
Goto Maki has kept a low profile since being caught by a tabloid of having an affair with another man. Back on March 13th, Goto Maki confirmed the affair on her blog and took a break from her popular blog and social media. While the Read More …