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Tokyograph: Manami Higa to star in “Dondo Bare” sequel
NHK is reviving its 2007 morning drama series “Dondo Bare” with a sequel that will be aired as a special program next year. Production on the show was announced at a press conference on Wednesday, attended by the drama’s lead actress, Manami Higa (24). […] (Via Tokyograph.) We’re big fans of Manami Higa and it’s…
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Wallpaper: Yui Aragaki for Tokyo Metro (December 2010)
Sad that this’ll be the last wallpaper for the year (2010) but on the bright side, it looks like Yui will still be the image girl heading into 2011! It’s also worth clicking through the CMs and the “Making of” features are pretty cool too. Just seeing Yui smile makes one want to smile too.…
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Wallpaper: Meisa Kuroki for Epson
There are two wallpapers up as well as a screensaver for your Mac or PC up on Epson’s website featuring the always lovely Meisa Kuroki. (Via 壁紙fan!)
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Wallpaper: Yui Aragaki for Tokyo Heart
Here’s another nice wallpaper of Yui Aragaki from her Tokyo Heart series. Btw, if any of you were at the HIFF screening of her film, “Hanamizuki,” I hope you enjoyed it. I thought it was OK, but I guess that’s a guy’s POV. Lol. (Via 壁紙fan!)
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Wallpaper: Aya Ueto for Eclipse
OK, this one took awhile to get ahold of since there’s a quiz you need to win in order to download the wallpaper. I think with this wallpaper, I could definitely start up a separate blog dedicated to official wallpapers featuring Aya Ueto. Try to win the wallpaper for yourself here. (Via 壁紙fan!)
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Wallpaper: Aya Ueto for Fudemame
Two wallpapers available featuring Aya Ueto, aka Wallpaper Queen, in kimono for Fudemame. Red kimono: Purple kimono: Grab yours here. (Via 壁紙fan!)
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Babies, breakups, and new love?
Babies Ayano Kinjo (33), the keyboardist of the duo Kiroro, is an expectant mother once again. Her agency announced that she is in her fourth month of pregnancy, with the baby due in early April. This will be Kinjo’s third child, tying her with Kiroro vocalist Chiharu Tamashiro (33). Kinjo’s first two children were born…
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Wallpaper: Meisa Kuroki’s “LOL”
Available for a limited time are two wallpapers from Sony Records commemorating the release of Meisa Kuroki’s latest single “LOL.” The single will be released on 10/6/10 and is currently used in the CM she stars in for Kit Kat. Download your copy here. (Via 壁紙fan!)
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HIFF 30: 2 Films, 2 Actresses from Okinawa
The Hawaii International Film Festival gets underway from October 14th to the 24th and we’re in for a treat as they’re screening two films that feature actresses from Okinawa. Official Website “Abacus and Sword (武士の家計簿 Bushi no Kakeibo)” (Japan, 2010) stars Yukie Nakama and will be shown on 10/23/10 at 8:45 PM and on 10/24/10…
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Wallpaper: Yui Aragaki for Tokyo Metro’s Tokyo Heart ad campaign
Sure the wallpaper featuring Yui Aragaki is cute but believe me, watch the CM on the website for more cuteness. The song featured in the CM is beginning to grow on me. Download and watch the CM here. (Via 壁紙fan!)
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