Model Haruna Luna performs her debut song at a mini live in Kawasaki

On May 5th, popular fashion model Haruna Luna from fashion magazine ‘KERA‘ performed her debut single “Sora wa Takaku Kaze wa Utau” at the LAZONA Kawasaki Plaza in Kawasaki, Kanagawa.

“Sora wa Takaku Kaze wa Utau” was written and composed by hit maker Kajiura Yuki, the producer of Kalafina, and is featured as the ending theme in the second …


Nakagawa Shoko holds birthday live to commemorate 10th anniversary

On May 5th, talento/singer Nakagawa Shoko held her birthday live, ‘10gen Toppa! SHOKO NAKAGAWA LV UP LIVE Cho☆Yaonsai‘, at Hibiya Outdoors Music Hall.

Nakagawa is known to be an ame-onna (a woman whose presence seems to cause rain), but on this day, she was able to hold a concert under clear, blue skies. “Birthdays are special,” she said. Nakagawa then showed her …


Salyu to release PV for “Tabibito” via iTunes

Salyu has revealed that she will be releasing the PV for “Tabibito” via iTunes on June 13th.

“Tabibito” is a track off of Salyu’s latest album, “photogenic“, which was released back in February. It’s currently being used as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s new program, ‘World Business Satellite‘.

The PV will contain footage of the final performance from Salyu’s


SOPHIA wraps up nationwide tour

On May 4th, popular rock band “SOPHIA” wrapped up their 2-year nationwide tour with a concert at the Shibuya Public Hall in Tokyo.

In March of 2010, member Miyako Keiichi (40) announced that he had lymphoma.  In April of the same year, the group stopped all activities and in November 2010, it became apparent that Miyako’s lymphoma was headed towards …


Miura Daichi holds first concert at Nippon Budoukan

Singer Miura Daichi (24) recently held his first performance at the Nippon Budoukan on May 3rd. Miura debuted as a solo singer seven years ago and on standing on such “holy ground” for the first time he stated, “I had held on to my goal that I wanted to stand on the Budoukan’s stage by the time I was 24. …


Fudanjuku to stream concert & first ever Lyrics Senbatsu Election

To celebrate their first nationwide tour, cross-dressing idol group Fudanjuku will be live streaming their concert on NicoNico Douga on May 5th at 17:00 JST (4:00 AM EST).

The group will also be releasing their latest single, “Ame Tokidoki Hare Nochi Niji“, on May 23rd. To commemorate its release, they will also be holding the first ever …


Chef Kawagoe Tatsuya holds release event for “Okome no Ohanashi / Curry Rice Gakkou”

On May 3rd, chef Kawagoe Tatsuya held a release event for his CD debut song, “Okome no Ohanashi / Curry Rice Gakkou“, at Tressa Yokohama.

Despite the rain, about 500 people gathered at the mall. When the mini-live began, the crowd clapped along, and some fans even started dancing.

Although he didn’t have time for rehearsals before …


17 artists hold rock concert for the anniversary of Imawano Kiyoshiro’s death

On May 2nd, 17 artists, including Koizumi Kyoko (46), performed at the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo for the “Imawano Kiyoshiro Rock’n’roll Show”. The show was held on the anniversary of rock’n’roll artist Imawano Kiyoshiro’s death.  (Imawano passed away at the age of 58 in 2009.)

Koizumi entered the stage with Hamazaki Takashi (46), the original vocalist of rock band FLYING KIDS.  …


Triendl Reina attends event for ‘Girly Bear’

On May 2nd, talento Triendl Reina attended a commemoration event for ‘Girly Bear‘.

When speaking about actor Shioya Shun’s recent two-timing scandal, Triendl commented, “If it’s going to be exposed, you shouldn’t do it in the first place.” She also stated that if she were ever to get two-timed, “I would break up with him, right away.” She continued, …


Cast of ‘Kaseifu no Mita’ reunites for DVD & Blu-ray release event

On May 3rd, a part of the cast of the highly successful drama ‘Kaseifu no Mita‘ that recorded viewer ratings as high as 40% attended the DVD & Blu-ray launch event in Tokyo.

Those attending were Honda Miyu, Ayabe Shuto, Nakagawa Taishi, and Aibu Saki, and for all of them it felt like a big reunion of the ‘Asuda’ family.

Child actress …


AKB48’s Sashihara Rino visits Oita City for inauguration ceremony as sightseeing ambassador

On May 2nd, AKB48’s Sashihara Rino attended the ‘Oita City Sightseeing Ambassador Inauguration Event‘ at Takasakiyama Monkey Park in Oita City.

Last month, Sashihara was appointed as Oita City’s first sightseeing ambassador. During a press conference, mayor Kugimiya Ban showed high expectations for the idol saying, “Sashihara-san was born in Oita City and is currently most powerful. As the …


Kiritani Mirei attends talk event for ‘UNIQLO’

On May 2nd, model/actress Kiritani Mirei attended a talk event at a ‘UNIQLO‘ store in Ginza.

Kiritani appeared at the event wearing the brand’s “easy cropped leggings”, which went on sale on April 23rd. Because the event was held with the theme of ‘Mother’s Day’, Kiritani described her relationship with her mom saying, “We have a relationship where we can say …


Nishino Kana performs “Watashitachi” at pre-screening event for ‘GIRL’

On May 1st, Nishino Kana performed “Watashitachi,” the title song of the movie ‘GIRL‘ in front of an audience of 600 female fans, who were chosen from a pool of 7,300, at ZEPP Nagoya for the “GIRL’S PARTY in NAGOYA” event.  The event was a female-only pre-screening for the film.

The screening was a glorious homecoming for the movie’s …


Koda Kumi to hold first Nippon Budokan concert on her 30th birthday

It’s been revealed that singer Koda Kumi will be holding her very first Nippon Budokan concert on her 30th birthday, November 13th!

As we all know, Koda married BACK-ON vocalist KENJI03 in December of last year, and she is currently 8 months pregnant. She commented, “I’m nervous that I’ll be holding my first one-man live at Nippon Budokan on my birthday, …


AI in the middle of her nationwide 2012 tour

After a successful 2011 tour, R&B queen AI is current in the midst of her nationwide 2012 tour.

Following the release of her new album “INDEPENDENT” in February and while her latest song “Beautiful Life” is enjoying great successes at digital music stores, AI is currently enjoying success with her nationwide tour entitled “INDEPENDENT TOUR 2012.”

The tour takes her to 29 …


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