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Champuru posts a clip of Rinken Band
Sorry, kinda late on this one (and I’ll get around to answering everyone’s emails soon). Donna has a clip up of Rinken Band performing at this year’s Okinawan Festival in Waikiki, Hawaii.
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Gackt gets ready to launch in 20 countries – Tokyograph
In October, Gackt will be making some of his releases available to 20 countries in North America and Europe. On the 19th, his two DVDs “THE GREATEST FILMOGRAPHY 1999-2006” (“~RED~” and “~BLUE~”) will be released simultaneously in the U.S. and Canada. These North American editions will reportedly include English lyrics he wrote for the songs.…
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SPEED MASTER
This song rocks! The song “SPEED MASTER” is a collaboration between J-pop group m.o.v.e and Okinawan J-rock group 8-BALL and is the theme song for a movie (think “Initial D”) of the same name starring Shunsuke Nakamura. I think the song as a collaboration is what really makes it much more powerful than if either…
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Three new videos from the 25th Okinawan Festival up at Champuru.net!
If you enjoyed the 25th Okinawan Festival vlog Donna posted to Champuru.net a few days ago, you’re going to love that she has three, count ’em three new videos up. Ryusei Daiko Hanayakara Naha Daiko Enjoy! And be sure to leave a comment for Donna too. 🙂
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Churamana posts a photo album from Hawaii
Churamana has a photo album up on their blog of images from their stay here in Hawaii where they performed at Kapiolani Park (Waikiki, Hawaii) for the 25th Okinawan Festival. The above pic (taken at the festival in the KZOO Radio booth) is one of many you’ll find in their photo album in Hawaii.
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Cocco to release Okinawa-only single on 9/15/07
Having just released a new album titled “Kira Kira” in July of this year, Cocco has plans to release a new single on September 15, 2007 called “Jugon no Mieru Oka” which will only be sold in Okinawa. The song is Cocco’s way of celebrating the return of two dugongs to Okinawa’s Oura Bay in…
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Churamana Blogging from Hawaii
Churamana performed last night for the Okinawan Festival (Honolulu, Hawaii) and are blogging their experiences while over here.
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Mainichi Daily News: ‘Orange Range bassist announces marriage’
Orange Range bassist announces marriage: “Yoh, the bassist of the popular rock band Orange Range has married a woman in Okinawa Prefecture, the musician announced on his web site.” (Via MSN-Mainichi Daily News: Entertainment.) Yoh Miyamori is marrying a 23 year-old from Okinawa who is expected to give birth to the couple’s first child at…
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TV: NHK’s ‘SONGS’ featuring BEGIN
BEGIN will be the featured artist on NHK’s ‘SONGS’ music program, the show’s 17th episode. The episode will air in Japan on 2007.9.5 (Wed.) and in the U.S. on 2007.9.12 (Wed.) via TV Japan. Check out your local listings for the time in your area (in Hawaii, it airs from 6:10-6:40pm). NHK should have the…
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Lyrics: ORANGE RANGE’s ‘Ikenai Taiyou’
[Requested by Karakui commenter kwai ying.] ORANGE RANGE “Ikenai Taiyou” Lyrics & Music by ORANGE RANGE from the single “Ikenai Taiyou” (SRCL-6599) IKENAI taiyou Na Na … CHOTTO de iikara misetekurenaika Omae no SEKUSHII FEROMON de ore MERO MERO Ah furechaisou demo IKENAI no! Jojoni takanaru kodou tomerarenaiwa Kawasu kotoba no kioku tooku kuchimoto no…
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