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Singer Anly to Hold a Fender Workshop in Fukuoka
(via Twitter) Fender Japan announced that singer Anly (our most listened to artist for 2022!) will have her own Fender Workshop in Fukuoka! The workshop will be for those starting out or looking to improve their acoustic guitar skills. Fender gives Anly a lot of love so is it only a matter of time till…
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Film “Kiminisachiare yo” Stars Kobashigawa Tatsuru
(via Twitter) Coming to theaters this February is “Kiminisachiare yo” which stars Okinawan actor Kobashigawa Tatsuru (Waido from Okinawan Heroes) and fellow Okinawan actor and Waido cast member (the super cool) Tamayose Keiji. An interesting side note to the film is that it’s directed by Sakurai Keisuke who had a role in the NHK drama…
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Cesar Farro Yamaguchi & His Grandfather’s Sanshin
(via Twitter) Here’s a heart-warming story about a 3rd generation Peruvian-Okinawa, Cesar Farro Yamaguchi, who brought his grandfather’s sanshin to Okinawa. Currently studying sanshin craftsmanship in Okinawa at Naha’s Shoukoubou (尚工房) under sanshin maker Kishimoto Naoto, Cesar had his grandfather’s sanshin appraised by the Ryukyu Sanshin Musical Instrument Preservation and Development Association and it was…
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Awich, Brand Director of Habush
(via Twitter) We’ve already declared 2022 as the Year of Awich™ and now she goes and becomes the Brand Director of an awamori drink? Yup, we kid you not. Awich is now tied to Habush, an alcoholic drink that’s made of awamori, habu extract, and 13 kinds of herbs according to the label on the…
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i-Dushi Goes on Hiatus (Again)
Just when it looked like they were back to touring and recording new material i-Dushi will be going on hiatus and this time it’s Naminami’s turn. Their last hiatus (not counting the several starts and stops due to the Covid-19 pandemic), was for Cana’s pregnancy and maternity leave. Naminami’s announcement mentions that they’ve been working…
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Awich and Ryuchell in 2022 Voice Project
Last year’s Voice Project (similar to Rock the Vote) featured Nikaido Fumi and this year we have two shimanchu: talent Ryuchell and rapper Awich.
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Chinen Rina in Mary Poppins Musical
Chinen Rina to play the role of Winifred Banks in the musical “Mary Poppins” that will be performed at the Umeda Arts Theater in Osaka in May and June 2022. This month (October) also happens to mark Rina’s 25th year in the entertainment industry! To celebrate the milestone Sony Records has released all 81 of…
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NHK’s 2022 Morning Drama “Chimudondon” Starts Filming
We’re really excited to see how Luchu and its people are portrayed in this upcoming drama from NHK called “Chimudondon” based on the life of Higa Nobuko. The heroine (pictured above) of the drama is played by Kuroshima Yuina and is set to air in the Spring 2022 TV season. And in case you’re wondering…
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Amawari Park Historical and Cultural Facility to Open on 10/14
Its opening was postponed due to the pandemic but now the Amawari Park is ready to open on October 14! To celebrate the opening, admission will be free until the end of this year and will be ¥600 for adults and ¥400 for children thereafter. The facility will allow one to experience the history of…
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Nakamura Natsuki Trio
Nakamura Natsuki recently shared the amazing album art from her trio’s upcoming 4-song release. The trio (Natsuki Trio) was formed on June 23rd for live performance on Irei no Hi. The chemistry between the musicians must have been great as they’re now recording songs that Natsuki describes as a champuru (mix) of Luchu folk and…
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