Concerts / Events

Kichise Michiko & Higashiyama Noriyuki receive “The 40th Best Dresser Award”

by ustar on November 30, 2011

On November 30th, the winners of “The 40th Best Dresser Award” was announced at the official ceremony.

Actress Kichise Michiko (36) and Shounentai’s Higashiyama Noriyuki (40) were chosen as this year’s winners for the ‘entertainment category’. Kichise commented, “I’m almost 40-years old. I want to become a woman who suits simple and high-quality clothing.” Meanwhile, Higashiyama shared that he does 1,000 sit-ups …

General

Higashiyama Noriyuki and Kimura Yoshino celebrate the birth of their first child

by soysauce414 on November 5, 2011

Shounen-tai’s Higashiyama Noriyuki (45) and actress Kimura Yoshino (35) are celebrating the birth of their first child together. The two got married back in October of last year.

In June of 2011, Higashiyama made a remark during the stage greeting of his movie ‘Ogawa no Hotori’ in Yamagata city saying, “I want to bring my family here once we become bigger.” …

Concerts / Events

Higashiyama Noriyuki praises Ikuta Toma at “Genji Monogatari” event

by ustar on September 26, 2011

On September 25th, Higashiyama Noriyuki, Ikuta Toma, Nakatani Miki, and Tabe Mikako attended an event for their movie, “Genji Monogatari -Sennen no Nazo-“, at Roppongi Hills Arena.

In 1991, Higashiyama played the role of ‘Hikaru Genji’ in the drama, “Genji Monogatari“. He praised Ikuta, who plays ‘Hikaru Genji’ in the movie, by saying, “I am a …

Concerts / Events, Scandals / Issues

TOKIO’s Joshima Shigeru denies he’s in relationship: “She’s just one of my friends”

by konitan on August 14, 2011

tokyohive previously reported about how TOKIO leader Joshima Shigeru was on a ‘drunk date’ with a beautiful woman in late July. On August 14th, Joshima made his first public appearance since that news report for a sign and handshake event  for “Kokoro no nichiyoubi Ganbaruhitoe“, his maiden work of collected poems.

Speaking on the …

TV / Movies

Japan Box Office Report – July 02nd/03rd

by HPriest on July 4, 2011

"Andalucia: Revenge of a Goddess" / "Super 8" / "Pirates of the Caribbean"

"Andalucia: Revenge of a Goddess" / "Super 8" / "Pirates of the Caribbean"

The top 3 this weekend didn’t change from last weekend, with “Super 8” placing first, “Andalucia” in second, and “Pirates of the Caribbean” rounding out the top 3.

Over 150,000 people saw “Super 8″ on its second weekend, grossing over 200 million Yen (2.5 million USD).

Meanwhile more than …

Concerts / Events, TV / Movies

Higashiyama Noriyuki wishes for Aiba Masaki’s quick recovery

by Shiso on July 2, 2011

Shonentai’s Higashiyama Noriyuki made an appearance at a stage greeting for the opening day of his movie “Ogawa no Hotori” on July 2nd.  Since “Tanabata (July 7th)” is coming up, bamboo trees were set on the stage, and “Tanzaku” was hanged by the audience on the bamboo. (*NOTE: Japanese people celebrate “Tanabata” by hanging “Tanzaku” (a piece …

General

Higashiyama Noriyuki & Kimura Yoshino are expecting their first child

by Shiso on May 2, 2011

It’s being reported that actress Kimura Yoshino, the wife of Higashiyama Noriyuki (Shonentai) is pregnant with their very first child. According to Sports Hochi, Kimura will give birth by the end of the year. The couple started their relationship in spring of 2008, and registered their marriage on October 23rd, 2010.

Earlier, Higashiyama stated through a magazine that he wanted to be a father someday and raise …

Musicals / Theatre

Ikuta Toma emulates Aoi Yu for his first female role

by Shiso on February 3, 2011

Ninagawa Yukio’s stage performance, “Mishima Double Mishima (三島) ×MISHIMA vs Ninagawa ‘Madame de Sade’ ’My Friend Hitler’“, was opened at Shibuya Bunkamura Theater Cocoon on February 2nd.

As we reported back in October, Higashiyama Noriyuki (Shonentai) is the lead actor for the stage performance, and Ikuta Toma is co-starring with him.  This stage performance is consists of two …

General

Higashiyama Noriyuki & Kimura Yoshino got married!

by Shiso on October 23, 2010

Higashiyama Noriyuki and Kimura Yoshino announced their marriage to the press on October 23rd.  According to their announcement (by FAX), “We report that our marriage has been registered on October 23rd. We will take steps together from now on.”  However, they didn’t reveal when they will hold the wedding ceremony, nor if Kimura is pregnant.

Higashiyama and Kimura’s relationship was first reported …

Musicals / Theatre

Higashiyama Noriyuki & Ikuta Toma to co-star in Ninagawa Yukio’s stage performance

by Shiso on October 5, 2010

It’s been announced that Higashiyama Noriyuki will be a lead actor for Ninagawa Yukio’s (he is called as master of theatrical performance) stage performances, “Madame de Sade and My Friend Hitler” (written by Mishima Yukio), and  Ikuta Toma will co-star.

Since the roles in “Madame de Sade” are all women, both Higashiyama and Ikuta will play the roles of …

TV / Movies

More cast members announced for Ikuta Toma’s “The Tales of Genji”

by Shiso on September 19, 2010

As tokyohive reported earlier, Ikuta Toma will star in upcoming movie “Genji Monogatari (The Tales of Genji)” as Hikaru Genji, set for release sometime in 2011. “Genji Monogatari” is a classic work of Japanese literature attributed to Murasaki Shikibu from the early eleventh century.

Unlike the many “Genji Monogatari” movies and dramas made in the past,  this new “Genji …

TV / Movies

Higashiyama Noriyuki to star in “Ogawa no Hotori” film

by akikat on September 3, 2010

Shonentai’s Higashiyama Noriyuki (43) will play the role of a Samurai in a new movie titled, “Ogawa no Hotori”.  It is directed by Shinohara Tetsuo, who has also worked with Higashiyama before in an award-winning film “Yamazakura”

The film “Ogawa no Hotori”, like “Yamazakura”, is based on a story by Fujisawa Shuhei .  Higashiyama will be playing the …