Fairies to brighten up Omotesando this Christmas

Idol group Fairies has been chosen as the face of the Omotesando Illumination, marking their first time as an image character.

From December 2nd until December 30th, 124 Fairies flags will be strung for one kilometer amongst trees with nearly 650,000 LED lights. Through the walkways there will also be two screens which will show the girls and …


Takei Emi films a webisode series for ‘Youfuku no Aoyama’

Actress Takei Emi (17) has become the new image character for clothing brand, ‘Youfuku no Aoyama‘. She attended a press conference in Tokyo recently to talk about her upcoming promotions for the brand.

Starting November 5th, Takei will appear on an online video series titled, ‘TAKE BLUE‘, which can be viewed through Youfuku no Aoyama’s official website and YouTube channel.

Described as …


AKB48 and ‘7-Eleven’ release their Christmas cake CM

AKB48 wants to know if you’re ready to “deck the halls with boughs of holly” — if not, you better make your way to 7-Eleven and grab one of their Christmas cakes to get into the holiday spirit!

After revealing their special ‘Macaron cake’ at their press conference yesterday, the girls followed up with their full CM. …


Aragaki Yui becomes the new CM character for ‘Mobage’

Actress Aragaki Yui has been appointed as the new CM character for the mobile social network ‘Mobage‘ and attended a PR event to introduce the CM on Tuesday.

For the CM, Aragaki, who is sporting a new short hairdo since the filming of “Ranma 1/2“, was put in a vast and empty studio, where she had to follow the …


AKB48’s Kashiwagi Yuki chosen as the face of Kagoshima prefecture!

On October 28th, it was revealed that AKB48 member and Kagoshima-native Kashiwagi Yuki was chosen for the prefecture’s image CM titled, “Honmono. Kagoshima Prefecture”. In this advertisement, she will be dressed in a traditional clothing style while bringing attention to various sightseeing spots and products in Kagoshima to the viewers.

Kashiwagi, who is surrounded in a beautiful environment from this prefecture, …


Takei Emi becomes a bride for “Sekisui Heim”

Actress Takei Emi was appointed as the new CM character for house maker ‘Sekisui Heim‘, and revealed her CM at a PR event in Tokyo.

In the CM, Takei plays a bride, and so she appeared in a beautiful wedding dress at the event that left reporters in awe.

Since the CM revolved around a wedding, Takei was asked about what her …


AKB48’s Shinoda Mariko’s CM for “MORE” + her own fashion magazine revealed!

On October 27th, AKB48’s Shinoda Mariko was featured in a CM for fashion magazine “MORE” as their model.

In her 15-second commercial, Shinoda gets ready for the winter by donning a thick jacket and a mini-fur tote; the tote will be enclosed as a bonus present in the magazine’s December issue. She also asks the audience to pick up …


Maeda Atsuko to star in CM for “g.u.” once again

It’s been revealed that AKB48’s Maeda Atsuko will be starring in the CM for casual fashion brand, “g.u.“, once again.

In her new CM (titled “SNOW KARATE”), Maeda sports the brand’s winter inner wear called “Warm Style”. Using karate, she crushes the snowballs that comes flying from all directions, one after another.

After the CM shoot, Maeda shared that she regularly wears the …


Ueto Aya becomes ambassador for “ECO de OFFICE”

On October 24th, actress Ueto Aya attended a presentation event as the ambassador for the warm clothing apparel company, “ECO de OFFICE“.

Wearing a beige dress and tights, she commented, “Actually, I like to be barefoot so I’m usually barefoot. I even wear ugg boots with bare feet, so my staff always tell me ‘not to get them cold’. I want …


Mizushima Hiro’s new CM for “Morinaga Milk Cocoa” revealed!

Previously, we reported that actor Mizushima Hiro would be starring in a new CM for “Morinaga Milk Cocoa“, featuring ayaka’s song. Now, the CM has been revealed!

In the CM, Mizushima drinks cocoa with an angel on a mountaintop. The song was written by ayaka herself, who emphasized with the feelings that were put into the CM.

Check out the …


tetsuya signs endorsement contract with ZON

Tetsuya of rock band L’arc~en~Ciel has just signed an endorsement contract with American company ZON.

ZON is an American instrument company that started in 1981 in New York. They’ve designed guitars for Robert Tools of METALLICA and Arion Salazar (ex-Third Eye Blind).

Right now tetsuya and ZON are working on a collaboration so fans should look forward to it!

Source: natalie


ayaka’s song to be used in Mizushima Hiro’s new CM

It’s been revealed that ayaka will provide the new CM song for “Morinaga Milk Cocoa“, which will star her husband, actor Mizushima Hiro.

The production team approached ayaka, who empathized with the feelings that were put into the CM, ‘to bring warmth to the hearts of those who see it’. ayaka accepted the offer, which resulted in this special collaboration.

The CM was …


Takei Emi to star in new Sokenbicha commercial

Actress Takei Emi, who has already been serving as the image character for Coca Cola’s ‘Sokenbicha‘, has revealed that she will be starring in a new commercial for ‘Sokenbicha Hot‘. The commercial will air nationwide on October 29th.

In the cold winter months, Takei will warm herself up by drinking a bottle of ‘Sokenbicha Hot’ while singing a tune. From the …


Audio rip for upcoming single by AAA, “Charge & Go!” + discography

On October 22nd, an audio-rip of  7-member group AAA’s 30th single, “Charge & Go” was released! This upcoming single is set for release on November 16th.  It will also be the 2011 campaign song for Morinaga’s energy drink “Weider in Jelly“.

Listen to their winter-themed single below!

Also, check out the full track list for this new single!

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Karina’s new CM for “Nissen” revealed, feat. Tohoshinki’s “Easy Mind”

On October 22nd, actress/model Karina appeared in a new CM for “2011 ‘nissen’ Winter Catalog” as their image character.

This latest CM, titled “Circle Runway”, features shots of Karina constantly changing her outfit in front of a white background to match the catchphrase, “Like turning over pages of a book, I will change”. The endorsement, which Karina wearing items …


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