The movie “Liar Game -Saisei-” (-Reborn-), starring Matsuda Shota and Tabe Mikako, opened in theaters on March 3rd. The cast of the movie attended a stage greeting in Tokyo to celebrate its opening day.
Matsuda has been playing the role of the protagonist ‘Akiyama’ since the drama adaptation in 2007. He commented, “So far the genius Akiyama always was able to …
The Artist Award winners for ‘Billboard JAPAN Music Awards 2011‘ have been announced!
Billboard JAPAN established this awards festival back in 2009. They nominate artists who have topped the Billboard Charts throughout the year. The winners are chosen by votes submitted through cell phones or the internet.
For 2011, the ‘Artist of the Year‘ award went to none other than AKB48. The …
On March 1st, a special advanced screening of the upcoming film ‘Bokura ga Ita’, starring Ikuta Toma and Yoshitaka Yuriko, was held for women only at the Space FS Shiodome cinema in Tokyo.
Yoshitaka herself, as well as co-star Komatsu Ayaka and comedian Fukuda Ayano attended the screening.
Fukuda is known for her ability to pull off pretty spot-on imitations of Yoshitaka, …
On March 1st, talento Kato Cha (69) and his wife Ayana (23) held a wedding ceremony and reception in Koshigaya City, Saitama. The couple caused quite a stir with their age gap of 45 years when they got married in June of last year.
For the ceremony, Kato wore a custom made pink tuxedo and Ayana wore a white wedding dress …
On March 1st, GACKT held a surprise live during a graduation ceremony at Tohoku High School Komatsushima Campus in Sendai.
GACKT called out to the 247 graduates, “As you leave this place, I want you to become a person who will be able to push the backs of other people. With these feelings, I will gift my song.”
After singing …
On March 1st, SKE48 member Matsui Rena held a release event for her first photo book, “Kingyo“, at Fukuya Book Store in Shinjuku.
Regarding her future plans, Matsui stressed that she wants to pursue acting, “I really want to do acting work, so I want to prepare myself by watching movie and plays.”
She added, “I’m fine with …
On February 29th, Ikimonogakari held a free event to commemorate the release of their new album, “NEWTRAL“, at Roppongi Hills Arena.
This day also marked the ‘7th birthday’ of vocalist Yoshioka Kiyoe (28), who was born on leap day in 1984. Despite the heavy snow, 3,000 fans gathered at the arena to celebrate her birthday. In …
On March 1st, South Korean 7-member girl group T-ARA surprised people in front of Shibuya 109 in Tokyo with a little guerrilla performance.
The event was organized by fashion brand ‘moussy‘ in order to celebrate the completed renovation of their Shibuya 109 store.
T-ARA was supposed to hold a 30-minute mini concert at the event, but the organizers were surprised by the …
On March 1st, actress Gouriki Ayame (19) attended au’s service commemoration event for ‘au Smart pass’ at KDDI Designing Studio in Harajuku, Tokyo. At this event, Gouriki stated, “Palm reading is a hot topic right now so I want to try it out. I would want to know how my love line and job line is. I hope …
Acid Black Cherry has finally revealed the 4th present for his 4th anniversary project, “ABC Dream CUP“!
“ABC Dream CUP” was started in March 2011 to thank fans who have supported him over the past 4 years. Last year, 3 out of the 4 presents were released, which included free Chaku-Uta download for all his singles, a free …
On February 28th, actor Fujiwara Tatsuya made a surprise appearance at a junior high school for his upcoming film, “Okaeri, Hayabusa“.
Fujiwara gave advice to 132 students, who will soon be graduating from junior high school. He said, “Love a lot and meet many people. I will be delighted if everyone’s powers will bring energy to Japan.”
He continued, “In …
On February 28th, actress Gouriki Ayame attended a press conference for the “Mandatory Vehicle Liability Insurance PR Campaign” as its new campaign character.
Although she’s yet to obtain her driver’s license, Gouriki commented, “I want to go to the beach by myself. On my first drive, I want my friend to be in the passenger seat. With my friend, …
On February 28th, the girls of Nogizaka46 attended a press conference as the official supporters for “Sukapa! J League 2012“.
“Sukapa! J League 2012″ is the 12th season of J League (Japanese national football league) that will broadcast via ‘Sukapa!’. J1 will be held on March 10th and J2 will open on March 14th.
Member Miyazawa Seira, who is the daughter of …
On February 26th, singer-songwriter Crystal Kay revealed a 30-second video preview for “Unbreakable Spirit” on her YouTube channel and on her official website.
The information of this piece has not yet been unveiled – however, this powerful title is the same name of her upcoming charity live which will be held at Yokohama BLITZ on April 15th ( Open …
Voice actress and singer Mizuki Nana has announced that she will be holding a nationwide tour this summer!
Titled “NANA MIZUKI LIVE UNION 2012“, the tour will kick off on June 24th at Shimane Kenmin Hall and will wrap up on September 8th at QVC Marine Field in Chiba. Mizuki will hold a total of 14 shows in 12 …
