Shida Mirai to release her second photo book

It’s been revealed that actress Shida Mirai will be releasing her second photo book, “Mirai ~Chiisai Desu Kedo, Nani ka?~“, on March 28th.

Shida made her break as an actress as a 13 year old in the drama, “14-sai no Haha“, playing the role of a pregnant middle school student. Now 18-years-old, Shida will show off her ‘maturity’ through this photo …


IMALU challenges her first semi-nude photo

Talento IMALU recently revealed a semi-nude photo of herself through her official blog.

Taken by photographer Leslie Kee, the image will be used in Leslie’s charity photo book, “SUPER AIX HOPE“. This photo book features a handful of Japanese celebrities including AKB48’s Kojima Haruna and actor Kubozuka Yosuke.

IMALU shared that this was her first time posing semi-nude and proudly wrote, “Everyone, you can …


AKB48 members to share a ‘Puccho’ via mouth to mouth in new CM

The members of AKB48 have filmed a new CM for UHA Mikakuto’s popular soft candy ‘Puccho‘.

In the new CM the members perfectly showcase what it means to share your ‘Puccho’ with others. They are all sharing ‘Puccho’ among themselves and what could be a better method than doing it via a mouth-to-mouth relay? However, the seemingly innocent CM is causing …


Kawaguchi Haruna experiences her first bubble bath for first photo book

Young actress Kawaguchi Haruna announced that she’s going to release her first photo book with the title, “haruna” on March 20th.

The pictures were taken in her home town on the Goto Islands in Nagasaki. You can even see her alma mater and her home on some of the 96 pages. Other locations include the warm island of Ishigaki in Okinawa.

She …


Berryz Koubou’s Tsugunaga Momoko to release new photo book

Idol group Berryz Koubou member Tsugunaga Momoko (19) will be releasing her latest photo book, “Hatachi Momochi”, on March 6th.

This day also marks Tsugunaga’s 20th birthday. In the photo book, fans will be able to experience all 4 seasons with the idol, as it was shot over a period of 1 year in Okinawa and Nagano.

Tsugunaga promoted her …


Sawajiri Erika & Mizuhara Kiko make a bold statement on ‘Vogue girl’

On the March 12th release of the 3rd issue of ‘Vogue girl’, Sawajiri Erika and Mizuhara Kiko stars of “Helter Skelter,” made their bold appearance as the cover girls for this particular magazine.

In this issue, the two starring actresses reprized their respective roles of models Ririko and Kozue to bring the movie’s original story in Vogue’s upcoming spring style.

Aside …


Kawashima Umika to enter Meiji University + new photo book & DVD

On February 29th, actress Kawashima Umika announced through her agency that she would be attending Meiji University starting this spring. It was also revealed that she will simultaneously release her new photo book and DVD on March 28th.

Kawashima showed her excitement about entering university with, “School in my own clothes. I want to dress up, and I also want to …


IU invited to iconic Japanese fashion show, ‘Tokyo Girls’ Collection’

via: allkpop.com

Singer IU has yet to officially make her Japanese debut, but already the local fans cannot seem to get enough of her.

IU has been invited to the 14th annual ‘2012 SPRING/SUMMER Tokyo Girls’ Collection‘, proving IU’s already growing fame in Japan.

‘Tokyo Girls’ Collection’ is an iconic Japanese fashion show where the most famous stars in the entertainment industry …


AKB48’s Maeda Atsuko to release new photobook, “Bukiyou”

AKB48 member Maeda Atsuko will be releasing a new photo book called “Bukiyou” on March 16th.

“Bukiyou” is Maeda’s fifth photo book, and it was shot in Paris. It features photos of Maeda riding the Metro, talking a walk beside the Seine, relaxing at a cafe, and enjoying a night at the Champs-Élysées.

Since this is her first photo book since turning …


Idoling!!!’s Morita Suzuka releases her latest photo book

On February 18th, Idoling!!! member Morita Suzuka (number 11) held a handshake event for her latest photo book, “Kumori Nochi Hare“, at Shosen Bookstore in Akihabara.

The photo shoot took place in Tokyo last October. ”Kumori Nochi Hare” features sexy photos of the 19-year-old wearing a bikini and posing in a bathtub.

Morita enthusiastically commented, “There are shots where I …


SKE48’s Matsui Rena to release her first solo photo book

SKE48 member Matsui Rena has announced that she’ll be releasing her first solo photo book, “Kingyo” (“Goldfish”), in March!

The photos in this book were taken over a three month period. Matsui will flaunt an adult charm that she’s never shown before with swimsuit and bathing photos. The photo book will also include casual shots, such as Matsui eating a plate …


Nagasawa Masami’s triple transformation for ‘BEAUTY STYLE × MAYBELLINE NEW YORK’

Actress Nagasawa Masami recently went through three radical transformations for a special collaboration between WWD Japan’s ‘Beauty Style‘ and ‘Maybelline New York‘.

It was Maybelline’s famed make-up director MIZU and well-known photographer Leslie Kee who put the actress in a completely different light.

In “LOVE SHINE” Nagasawa displays a rather unfamiliar sexy and dirty image with a gorgeous wet look. For “FAIRY …


KAT-TUN reveals jacket covers for “CHAIN”

Earlier this month, Johnny’s group KAT-TUN revealed the full track list for their upcoming album, “CHAIN”.

Scheduled to drop on February 22nd, ‘CHAIN’ contains 17 tracks; its limited edition also includes a DVD with the music video for “LOCK ON”.

Now you can check out the covers to KAT-TUN’s “CHAIN” after the jump!


Sawajiri Erika to debut as fashion producer

Actress Sawajiri Erika will be making her debut as a fashion director.

As a collaboration project with her mobile drama, “L et M Watashi ga Anata wo Aisuru Riyuu, Sono Hoka no Monogatari“, Sawajiri will produce outfits for popular brands “Samantha Thavasa” and “Mercury Duo“. These collaboration products are already available for purchase through online shop sites, “Stylife” and “Runway Channel“. …


Korea’s 2NE1 graces the March 2012 issue of ‘NYLON JAPAN’

The faces of Korea’s fiercest foursome, otherwise known as 2NE1, have made it into the March edition of ‘NYLON JAPAN‘!

In addition to gracing the magazine cover, the girls were also showcased in a short feature titled ‘Color of 2NE1′, which featured individual profiles of each member.

To usher in the spring season, the ladies look bright with cheerful pastel colors, rocking …


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