Drama Prime Time Report – 04/08~04/14

'35 Sai no Koukousei' (NTV)

'35 Sai no Koukousei' (NTV)

More than a handful of spring dramas have premiered last week.

Fuji TV unveiled both of their Tuesday prime time dramas on the same date and both of them began with a mediocre start. Neither ‘Kamo, Kyoto e Iku.‘ – starring Matsushita Nao – nor ‘Kasuka na Kanojo‘ – starring Katori Shingo, were able to impress …


Sasaki Nozomi graduates from fashion magazine ‘non-no’

On the May issue of women’s fashion magazine ‘non-no‘, it was announced that model/actress Sasaki Nozomi has graduated from being the magazine’s regular model.

Sasaki had been active as the magazine’s regular model since January of 2010. Since then, she has appeared on the cover of the magazine many times, becoming the face of ‘non-no’.

While she has graduated, Sasaki is scheduled …


Sasaki Nozomi to appear in Takei Emi’s new drama

On March 5th, it was revealed that actress Sasaki Nozomi will be challenging herself to her first announcer role in Takei Emi’s upcoming drama, ‘Otenki Oneesan‘ (TV Asahi), starting in April.

Sasaki expressed, “Female TV announcers have a gorgeous image, but in reality, I have no idea what their lifestyle is like or what they talk about. So it’s …


Ueto Aya is the CM Queen of 2012 in Kanto and Kansai, Takei Emi wins in Nagoya

On February 27, Video Research Ltd. once again released various statistics about the usage of commercials in 2012. As usual, they concentrated their analysis on the three main regions of Japan (Kanto, Kansai, and Nagoya) and the five main commercial networks.

The results show that the overall amount of commercials slightly increased again in all three regions compared to the previous …


Oricon reveals ranking of ideal faces chosen by women

Oricon recently conducted a poll asking 500 women from their teens to their forties “which female celebrity has the ideal face?”

First place for Oricon’s “6th ideal faces chosen by women ranking” went to none other than actress Ayase Haruka. As this is her 2nd consecutive year to top the ranking, she expressed, “I don’t have confidence, but it gives me …


Cast members of “TOKYO AIRPORT” hold press conference at Haneda Airport

On October 9th, press conference for upcoming drama “TOKYO AIRPORT ~Tokyo Kukou Kansei Hoanbu~“, starring Fukada Kyoko, was held at Haneda Airport where the drama is set.

As we reported back in August, Fukada will play the protagonist ‘Shinoda Kaori’, the rookie air-traffic controller.  It seems like Fukada is having a hard time portraying the role as she said, “There are too many …


Sasaki Nozomi opens her café and introduces new ‘Cocktail Calorie’ CM

On September 13th, actress Sasaki Nozomi opened her own café inside Lumine Man Shibuya in Tokyo and introduced her new CM for Suntory’s ‘Cocktail Calorie. Cocktail Smoothie‘.

The new CM, which will start airing on the 18th, features a romantic love scene. It’s set inside a forest with Sasaki staring into the eyes of a man while holding a cocktail in …


Fukada Kyoko to play an air traffic controller in new drama ‘TOKYO AIRPORT’

On August 31st, Fuji TV announced another fall drama called ‘TOKYO AIRPORT ~Tokyo Kukou Kansei Hoanbu~‘ (lit. ~Tokyo Airport Air Traffic Services Department~) starring actress Fukada Kyoko.

The drama is set at the Tokyo International Airport (Haneda Airpot), and Fukada plays an enthusiastic rookie air traffic controller. She commented, “Please pay attention to the air traffic controllers and their great efforts …


Karina to appear at Tokyo Girls Collection with sisters Nose Anna and Nose Erena

Actress and model Karina will be appearing at the fashion event “2nd Tokyo Girls Collection (TGC) in Nagoya 2012” on September 1st with her sisters Nose Anna and Nose Erena. She expressed much enthusiasm at participating in the event held in her hometown of Nagoya as she commented, “Since it’s my hometown, I would like to get excited with everybody,” adding, “I …


Oricon releases results for “Small Face Queen Ranking”

Oricon has released the results for their 6th annual “Small Face Queen Ranking“!

This year’s 1st place went to none other than singer Amuro Namie, whose held the top spot for the 5th time in row. The 2nd and 3rd places went to Konishi Manami and Sasaki Nozomi respectively.

Check out the full results below, and let us know if you agree!

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Sasaki Nozomi chosen as muse for ‘Jewelna Rose’

Model/actress Sasaki Nozomi has been chosen as the muse for women’s handbag brand, ‘Jewelna Rose’. She will be appearing on the visual displays, catalogs, and website starting August 10th.

‘Jewelna Rose’ offers trendy bags for women to suit their everyday fashion needs. Sasaki was chosen as the muse because her feminine and fashionable image came into agreement with the brand’s concept.

Sasaki’s pictures …


Sasaki Nozomi to take a break from her designing career

It’s been revealed that actress/model Sasaki Nozomi will be discontinuing her fashion brand, ‘Cotton Cloud‘, on August 20th. According to her agency, Sasaki will be taking a short break from her designing career, and will devote herself to acting.

Sasaki posted a comment on her official website explaining, “During this important time when I have to progress to the next step, it …


What are the most popular face types for cosmetic surgeries?

The director of the popular beauty clinic “Takasu Clinic“, Takasu Mikiya recently revealed a ranking of the most popular female and male face types when it comes to facial surgery requested by their customers.

AKB48’s Itano Tomomi was able to top the female ranking with her face. Takasu probably wasn’t all that surprised about this result, since he himself experienced an …


Sasaki Nozomi shows her sexy side in photoshoot for magazine “GLAMOROUS”

Popular model and actress Sasaki Nozomi will be appearing in August’s issue of  ”GLAMOROUS” magazine.

With her sweet looks and gentle voice, Sasaki’s girly charm appeals to fans across all age groups and gender. Her first appearance in “GLAMOROUS” is a bold departure from her usual sweet girly image. Wearing a nude-colored swimsuit and revealing provocative expressions, …


Sasaki Nozomi confesses to Abe Sadawo at the advanced screening of ‘Paikaji Nankai Sakusen’

On June 21st, an advanced screening along with a stage greeting was held for the upcoming live-action adaptation of Shiina Makoto’s novel ‘Paikaji Nankai Sakusen‘ starring Abe Sadawo. The screening was also attended by Abe’s co-stars Nagayama Kento, Kanjiya Shihori, and Sasaki Nozomi, as well as the director Hosokawa Toru.

‘Paikaji Nankai Sakusen’ tells the story of the cameraman Sasaki (Abe) …


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