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Syakari’s stage setup
Chiaki from the J/O-pop group Syakari shares a pic of their stage setup. Pretty cool. (Via しゃかりデジカメ日記.)
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Wallpaper: Stereopony’s “A hydrangea blooms”
As has been with their previous releases, Stereopony’s record label has posted a wallpaper commemorating the release of the band’s upcoming album, “A hydrangea blooms,” on June 17, 2009. The wallpaper is only available for a limited time so be sure to grab it now. (Via 壁紙fan!)
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Model Lena Fujii dating DA PUMP’s ISSA – Tokyograph
Fashion model Lena Fujii (24) has confirmed rumors of her dating DA PUMP member ISSA (30). Last week’s issue of Josei Seven had published photos of the two sharing a kiss together late at night. On Wednesday, Fujii held a press conference presenting a red wedding dress that she produced. Reporters at the event took…
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Minami Kizuki’s 3rd single set for 7/22 release
Amami Oshima singer Minami Kizuki’s 3rd single release has been set for a July 22, 2009, release. Titled “Shiroi Tsuki,” the single will have a total of three tracks — all originals with no instrumental (karaoke) tracks. Minami, who debuted this year with the single “Aitsumugi,” follows a tradition of shimauta-trained female singers from Amami…
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Yui Aragaki’s 2nd album set for 6/17 release!
Titled “hug,” Yui Aragaki’s (or Gakky) follow-up album to her 2007 debut “Sora” will be released on June 17, 2009. Containing a total of 13 tracks, it will be released in a CD+DVD format with the DVD including four PVs, as well as two first release editions. From the release of her single “Make my…
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SPEED to go on nationwide tour
Having reunited in August of last year and with a new single (“S.P.D.”) to be released on the 27th of this month, the girls of SPEED have announced a nationwide tour—their first in eight years—beginning September 5, 2009, in Aichi Prefecture and concluding on October 14, 2009, at the Nippon Budokan. (Via Yahoo! Japan.)
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THE BOOM to release a special cover album commemorating the band’s 20th anniversary
On July 22, 2009, THE BOOM will commemorate their 20th anniversary with a special cover album that will feature several artists from Okinawa. Known for their song “Shimauta,” THE BOOM has released a number of singles with an Okinawan-sound to them. Titled “THE BOOM 20th SPECIAL COVER ALBUM,” it will feature Kariyushi58, MONGOL800 and BEGIN.…
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Stereopony’s 1st album to be released on 6/17
Popular 3-piece all-girl rock band, Stereopony, coming off from a gig in the US at SXSW ’09, will be releasing their debut album on June 17, 2009. Titled “Hydrangea ga Saiteru,” the album will have a total of 13 tracks with the limited edition CD+DVD version (cdjapan link) containing a documentary of the trio at…
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BENI to release a new single on June 10
Following the release of her April single, “Kiss Kiss Kiss,” BENI has her second single for 2009 set for a June 10 release. The single, titled “Koi Kogarete,” will be coupled with tracks related to the opening of the first FOREVER 21 clothing store in Harajuku. Official Website BENI’s YouTube Channel (Via bounce.com.)
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MAX to release new single on July 22
MAX, reunited with the return of MINA in October of last year, will be releasing a new single called “Rough Cut Diamond” on July 22nd. The single, the group’s 30th, will be their first in three years and will have a tie-up with the TV Tokyo drama “Kariyushi Sensei Chibaru! (かりゆし先生 ちばる!).” The afternoon drama…
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