PASSPO☆ to air their JAPAN EXPO talk and concert on Nico Nico Namahousou!

Flight attendant-themed idol group PASSPO☆ will be participating in France’s Japanese culture fair, ‘JAPAN EXPO‘, which is being held from June 30th to July 3rd in Paris, and their activities there will be broadcast live on ‘Nico Nico Namahousou‘!PASSPO☆ will first hook-up with the ‘Nico Nico Douga‘ booth on July 1st at 12:00 AM (JST), and they’ll then have a live talk about their thoughts on visiting Paris and ‘JAPAN EXPO’ for the first time. On July 2nd, PASSPO☆’s “flight” (concert) at ‘JAPAN EXPO’ will be broadcast from 5:00 PM (JST). Fans should be sure to check out the live broadcast and see their fun performance in Paris! France no Japan Expo Nico Nico Douga Booth kara Namahousou!July 1st (Friday) 12:00 AM JSTBroadcast PageFrance no Japan...

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Aragaki Yui joins Abe Hiroshi for upcoming “Shinzanmono” movie

Today it was revealed that actress Aragaki Yui was added to the cast of the upcoming movie “Kirin no Tsubasa“, a movie adaption of the popular drama series “Shinzanmono“, starring actor Abe Hiroshi.The actress will play the girlfriend of the prime suspect in a mysterious murder case that happened in front of the statue of the winged giraffe in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, and completely believes in the innocence of her boyfriend. Aragaki is said to be a big fan of the drama, as she never missed an episode and couldn’t stop crying. About her first role in an original mystery, she commented, “The drama was really interesting, because my initial predictions always were overthrown with a twist. In the scene where I was interrogated by the detectives, it...

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X-JAPAN performs at Shepherd’s Bush Empire in England!

On June 28th, X-JAPAN officially started their world tour at Shepherd’s Bush Empire venue located in England!At this live, the band performed ten songs – including their new single, “JADE” – in front of approximately two thousand of their European fans. “It’s like a dream. I wish I could stay in this moment forever,” said YOSHIKI to the crowd.During the encore, YOSHIKI appeared back on stage with TOSHI to deliver a special message about their past guitarist hide, who tragically passed away in 1998. “After hide’s death, I could not imagine myself here. Even after our ten year reunion as a band, I wish hide could be here with us. But, in a way, hide is here with us right now…” he said, trailing off as tears began running down his face. The performance...

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Check out the B-side tracks to NMB48’s debut single, “Zetsumetsu Kurokami Shoujo”!

B-side tracks for NMB48’s upcoming single, “Zetsumetsu Kurokami Shoujo”, have leaked about a month early!All of the songs are quite catchy, so make sure to listen to them all.Check out the tracks from their three versions below, but if you enjoy the songs, please buy the single on July 20th! Boku ga Maketa Natsu - Located on Type-A & Theater Version source : tokyohive...

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Former Morning Musume member Lin Lin returns to Japan

Former Morning Musume member Lin Lin has returned to Japan!On her blog, the eighth generation Momusu member wrote, “Everyone~~ I’m back!!!”, in both Japanese and Chinese, followed by multiple pictures of herself and the city.Although she doesn’t state whether she’s come back to Japan simply to visit or on other business, Lin Lin also made sure to hang out with Morning Musume members Tanaka Reina and Niigaki Risa, both of whom updated their official blogs later on. “What? W-w-what!! Lin Lin came~”, wrote Tanaka on her blog, along with several pictures of the two posing cutely together. “Yesterday, Kamei Eri-chan came too 3 Ehh? What about Jun Jun? (lol)”.Lin Lin also took a cute two-shot with Niigaki, who wrote, “And! Today, Lin Lin came!...

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Check out the full PV for Hey! Say! JUMP’s “Ai-ing～Aishiteru～”!

In April, we shared a live performance of Hey! Say! JUMP’s new song, “Ai-ing～Aishiteru～“, and now the PV has been revealed!This song will be the second song off the regular edition of their new single, “OVER“, which will be released on June 29th.Check out the full PV below! source : tokyohive...

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After School’s first Japan showcase tickets sold out in one minute!

The showcase tickets for popular K-pop girl group After School’s performance at Akasaka BLITZ went on sale today. Over 50,000 people attempted to purchase the tickets, but with a 3,000 ticket capacity (for two stages), all of the tickets were sold out in one minute!After School has collaborated with Amuro Namie for her collaboration album, “Checkmate!” and has even sang at ‘Tokyo Girls Collection by girlswalker.com 2011 SUMMER/SPRING’ despite not having made their debut in Japan yet. As reported, the group will make their debut with their new single, “Bang!”, which is set for release on August 17th. Their debut single is a Japanese remake of their song that is already popular in Korea. At their July performance at Tokyo, it is expected that...

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Check out the full PV for Hey! Say! JUMP’s “OVER”

Earlier this month, we shared a preview of Hey! Say! JUMP’s new single, “OVER“.This will be Hey! Say! JUMP’s 7th single and will be released June 29th. It will be released in two versions, a limited CD+DVD edition and a regular CD editionCheck out the full PV below! source :tokyohive...

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AKB48 take over SHIBUYA TSUTAYA

On June 23rd and June 24th, AKB48 completely took over the SHIBUYA TSUTAYA shop. The shop’s first floor was completely occupied for the commemoration event for their new music video DVD, “AKB48 Ga Ippai ~ The Best Music Video ~”.From the walls of their official pictures and outfits from their music videos to the large monitor screen which played their new DVD, this store was full of AKB48. Furthermore, on the 24th, various members of AKB48 showed up at the store and signed their pictures on the walls of the store for two hours. When asked which music video left the most impression, Itano Tomomi answered, “For me, it was “Ponytail no Shu Shu”. It was the first time I flew in a helicopter and the wind was amazing! I thought I might blow away...

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AKB48’s Maeda Atsuko bonds with KARA at Music Station

It was quite an eventful evening for AKB48’s ace Maeda Atsuko and the girls of KARA as they performed their new songs “Flower” and “GO GO Summer” on Music Station.This was Maeda’s first time on Music Station without fellow members of AKB48, so she blogged, “During rehearsal I was so nervous that my hands were shaking, but during the middle of the program I completely forgot that it was a live broadcast and it was so much fun, it went by in the blink of an eye…” Despite her nerves, Maeda felt that this performance was her personal best, and that it could have been due to the loving support of Nishino Kana and the girls of KARA. “All of the artists were nice. Since I was by myself, even during the live broadcast Nishino-san and everyone in KARA...

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Buono!’s new mini-album to be titled “partenza”

Buono! will be releasing their new mini-album, “partenza” on August 10th and it seems like the album is going to come with a few goodies!The First Press Limited Edition version will include a photocard and if you purchase one of the first arrivals you’ll also get a bonus poster. This will be the first mini-album for Buono! since switching labels from Pony Canyon to zetima.Stay tuned for more information on this release!source: tokyohive...

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Members of AKB48’s Team 4 added to cast of “Hana Kimi”

Three members of AKB48’s newly-formed Team 4 have been added to the growing cast of “Hana Kimi“!As we previously reported, AKB48 member Maeda Atsuko will star as the drama’s main character – who dresses up as a boy to get into an all-boy’s high school – and stunned fans with her transformation into an ikemen. Fellow AKB48 member Kashiwagi Yuki will also take part in the remake as Maeda’s rival. The latest additions from AKB48 include “fresh lemon” Ichikawa Miori, Ooba Mina, and Nagao Mariya, all of whom will play students from the all-girls’ St. Blossom High School.What do you think of the new cast members?source: tokyohive...

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SKE48’s Matsui Rena & Matsui Jurina collaborate with ASBee for a CM!

Nagoya-based unit SKE48 is collaborating with shoe store ASBee for the fifth time!The girls participating are SKE48’s center girls Matsui Jurina and Matsui Rena. To express ASBee’s “SUMMER SALE”, the girls are dressed up in cute marine outfitsCheck out the CM and making below! source : tokyohive...

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V6 to release their new single, “Sexy.Honey.Bunny! / Takara no Ishi” in August!

Details on V6’s new single, “Sexy.Honey.Bunny! / Takara no Ishi“, set to be released in August, was revealed on various online CD shops today.As reported previously, one of the songs included in this CD, “Takara no Ishi”, was used in Waseda Academy’s CM just recently. Furthermore, “Sexy.Honey.Bunny!” will be used as a theme song for TV Asahi’s upcoming drama, “Shin Keishicho Sousa Ikka 9gakari“, starring Inohara Yoshihiko of V6.This single CD will have three versions: Limited Edition (Honey Version), Limited Edition (Bunny Version), and Regular Edition. The two limited edition CDs will include their own individual DVDs. The single is scheduled to be released on August 24th.Read on to check out the track lists for the CDs below! Regular Edition“Sexy.Honey.Bunny!”“Takara...

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SNSD show their beauty secrets in this year’s eighth issue of “Ray”

Shoujo Jidai (SNSD) is featured on the front cover of the August issue of “Ray” magazine, which started to be displayed in stores on June 23rd.The nine members of the group showed up on the cover wearing a different coordination of white blouses and denim tops/rompers. To accent the simple outfits, they all wear summer-themed, vivid-colored heels, and show off their beautiful legs which every girl envies.Their interview in this magazine features their thoughts on their current Japanese tour, and Shoujo Jidai also answered one hundred questions for “100 no Q&A”. Before the photography session, Taeyeon used moisturizer and scrub on her skin to emphasize her flawless skin for the photos. This issue of “Ray” also featured models Karina, Izumi...

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An emotional Lady Gaga wipes away tears as she remembers Japanese earthquake victims

By GEORGINA LITTLEJOHN Compassion: Lady Gaga wipes away her tears as she remembers the victims of the Japanese earthquake at a press conference in Tokyo todayShe donated more than £1million out of her own pocket towards relief efforts after the Japanese earthquake and another £500,000 from sales of her charity bracelet.So it was no surprise to see the Lady Gaga compassionately shed a tear for the victims of the disaster which devastated the country in March.The singer was at a press conference in Tokyo today to promote the MTV Video Music Awards Japan. Choked up: The tears falling down her face, Gaga struggles to compose herselfShe will be performing at the awards, which take place on Saturday, which have been renamed Video Music Aid Japan...

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The long-awaited PV for X-JAPAN’s “JADE” has been released!

X-JAPAN’s highly anticipated single, “JADE”, has now had its PV released to the public!This 6-minute video is from a live performance, and while wearing all black outfits, X-JAPAN’s vocalist Toshi’s voice echoes through the crowd, who are holding x-shaped glow sticks.X-JAPAN will release this single on June 28th. Check out their epic performance below!source: tokyohive...

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Tsuji Nozomi produces jinbei and yukata for the summer!

Former Morning Musume member Tsuji Nozomi’s jinbei (traditional Japanese clothing worn during the summer) and yukata (casual summer kimono) are back again this year after selling out a total of 5,000 last summer.These summer clothing items keep you cool and are easy to wear; perfect for summer festivals.The Tsuji produced jinbeis and yukatas are now on sale, and the sales will end once everything is out of stock. Check out some photos below!source : tokyohive...

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