TOKYO GIRLS’ STYLE member Konishi Ayano fractures her right leg

It’s been announced that TOKYO GIRLS’ STYLE member Konishi Ayano will be putting a halt to her activities due to a bone fracture in her right leg.

Konishi revealed that she had fractured her leg during the event, “TOKYO GIRLS’ STYLE 2nd Album Press Conference with Vanilla Beans“, which was held on February 4th at Tower Records Shinjuku. On …


Akanishi Jin’s Management company confirms marriage to Kuroki Meisa but not pregnancy

Yesterday, we reported about popular actress Kuroki Meisa and singer Akanishi Jin getting married and it has been confirmed.

Akanishi’s Management company sent out a fax to the Japanese media confirming the reports of marriage. The fax stated that the couple officially filed paperwork for marriage on the 2nd, however, there was no mention of a pregnancy. In the fax, …


Tanaka Kei & Sakura welcome their first baby girl

On February 7th, it was reported that actor Tanaka Kei and actress Sakura who announced their marriage and fifth month pregnancy back in August 2011, welcomed their first baby girl.

Sakura shared, “On February 6th at 3:24 AM, I, Sakura, gave birth to a girl safely.  Right now, I’m full of gratitude that she was born.  I also want to thank …


Saotome Taichi admits to relationship with Nishiyama Maki

On February 5th, stage actor Saotome Taichi (20) and model Nishiyama Maki (26) returned to Japan together from their trip to Hawaii. The couple was very open about their relationship, holding hands until they left the airport.

Saotome wore a hood over his head to hide himself from reporters, while Nishiyama covered her face with a mask. Nishiyama was also seen …


Female comedian Yamada Hanako expecting her 1st baby

On  February 6th, female comedian Yamada Hanako (36) revealed that she was pregnant with her first baby.  According to her agency, Yoshimoto Kogyo, she is now in the fifth month of pregnancy.  She is expecting to give birth to the baby in July. Yamada married Masaki Fukushima, a trumpeter, in May 2010.

Currently, her condition is stable.  She will continue working until just before …


Tanihara Shosuke welcomes his fifth child

Actor Tanihara Shosuke has welcomed a fifth child to his family!


Golden Bomber’s Darvish Kenji reveals his no make-up face & full nude photo in his book

Golden Bomber’s drummer, Darvish Kenji will publish his blog entries as an official book titled “Best of Obama Blog“. It was revealed that Darvish’s no make-up face and a photo of himself in the full nude will appear in the book.

※Photo in "Best of Obamablog" will not have mosaics

Though Darvish has hardly shown his unpainted face up until …


Actress Yoshino Sayaka announces her marriage

Actress Yoshino Sayaka (29) has announced that she’s married!

On February 2nd, Yoshino shared the news through her official blog. “I registered my marriage on September 19, 2010, but before I could report it, the Tohoku Earthquake struck.”

She continued, “Both the victims and people throughout Japan had to undergo trials. That summer, I lost my two dogs who were like family …


Actress Yazawa Shin announces her pregnancy

Actress Yazawa Shin, the wife of former kickboxer Masato, has announced that she’s expecting her first child!

Yazawa is currently in her fifth month, and she’s expressed that she’s delighted by the development.

On February 2nd, she blogged, “I will be a mother.  While watching the baby rolling around, dancing, and waving the hands inside of my tummy, we are preparing to …


Hasegawa Kyoko gives birth to her second child

Actress Hasegawa Kyoko has announced that she has given birth to her second baby!

According to the announcement, Hasegawa gave birth to a healthy baby girl on January 25th. She wrote on her official site, “While being thankful for this new life, and clenching onto this happiness, I want to do my best as a mother and as Hasegawa …


NMB48 to collaborate with “Pocky” for Valentine’s day

Idol group NMB48, the sister group of AKB48 based out of Namba, Osaka, will be collaborating with Glico’s “Pocky.”  Their collaboration with Pocky is for a Valentine’s day giveaway, and they will be featured on Pocky’s complete box featuring the photos of 44 members.  The complete box consists of a total of 45 small boxes of Pocky, and each box …


Naka Riisa’s foster baby wallaby has passed away

On January 29th, actress Naka Riisa posted some surprising news post on her personal blog. The baby wallaby that she had been fostering for seven months suddenly died after being integrated back into the group with his older brothers.

Naka became the foster mother of the baby wallaby ‘Ganba’ through the popular animal variety show ‘Tensai! Shimura Doubutsuen‘ (NTV) back in …


Hayami Mokomichi to release Italian-themed recipe book

It’s been revealed that actor Hayami Mokomichi will be releasing his third recipe book, “Trattoria MOCO” (tentative title) in April.

For the recipe book, Hayami traveled to Italy in December of last year to pick up traditional Italian cooking techniques. He commented, “It turned out to be a delicious book. With this book, I want everyone to have …


NMB48 introduces their Team M members!

On January 26th, AKB48’s sister unit NMB48 based in Namba, Osaka, held a press conference for the formation of their new team, “Team M.”  This will be the second team of NMB48 after “Team N” that was formed back in March 2011.

“Team M” consists of 16 members who have been chosen among the research students, and 14 members attended the …


Satoda Mai announces her engagement with Tanaka Masahiro

On January 26th, talento Satoda Mai announced her engagement to professional baseball player Tanaka Masahiro (Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles).  Though the schedule for the wedding ceremony is undecided at this moment, they’re planning to officially register their marriage near the end of March.

Satoda and Tanaka met each other through a TV program, and they have been dating for about 2 years.  On …


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