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Hajime Chitose’s New Single “Enishiarite”
Hajime Chitose’s new single “Enishiarite” (2/2) comes 20 years after her hit debut single “Wadatsumi no Koi“. The song is featured in the PR movie for “Inochi, Mukidashi. Amami-Oshima“. The song is available on all streaming platforms too!
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the you’s Upcoming New Album “by now”
Alternative rock band the you will be releasing their new album “by now” on 3/16/22! The album will have a total of 10 tracks including the title track “by now” which is on their YouTube channel. 2022 seems to be the year that many Shimanchu artists are releasing new music! the you’s “by now”
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Actress Tamashiro Tina’s “What’s in my bag?”
Following the “What’s in my bag” series featuring Nikaido Fumi, we now have a video for model/actress Tamashiro Tina. It’s interesting (from our geek perspective) that her most recent acting gigs are anime-related. She voiced Ruka in Hosoda Mamoru’s “Belle” (2021), she plays the role of Yukari on the TV drama “Way of the Househusband”…
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Anly’s New Single “VOLTAGE”
Anly is releasing her new single “VOLTAGE” on 2/16 which is the ending theme song to the anime BORUTO – NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS and it’s a real bop. The MV for the song is up on Anly’s YouTube channel and you’ll notice that she’s signing.
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“Shima Uta” 30th Anniversary
It’s the 30-year anniversary of THE BOOM’s mega-hit song “Shima Uta” (1/22/92). In the video interview, Kazufumi talks about the song and his model makabi sanshin (yes, there’s such a thing) which has a beautiful chiiga (that’s sadly not available on its own). Kazufumi has been involved in many Okinawa music and culture projects since…
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Actress Nikaido Fumi’s “What’s in my bag?”
Nikaido Fumi may be the hottest actress from Okinawa (and that’s saying a lot given the amount of talented actresses) but despite the fame she’s still down-to-earth (we’re going to say that’s because she’s from Okinawa 😊). In the “What’s in my bag” video shared by ELLE Japan, Fumi shows us what she’s all about…
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Okinawa Electric Girl Saya’s New Album “doomsday ~ The End ~”
If this amazing new album from Okinawa Electric Girl Saya is any indication of the quality of music we’ll see in 2022, buckle up as we’re in for a great year. She first came under our radar about a year ago — how can we not ignore her artist name?! Fast forward to 2022 and…
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Happy LNY with MAX’s “Tora Tora Tora” Single
Originally released on 2/21/96, to celebrate the 2022 Year of the Tiger 🐯 everything old is new and fun again for the EP version of “Tora Tora Tora” (1/1/22). The EP has the original song as well as 5 other versions to enjoy. To celebrate its release as well as the new year, MAX has…
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ORANGE RANGE’s Okinawa-Themed EP “OKNW.ep” Set for 2/23 Release
ORANGE RANGE is releasing an Okinawa-themed EP “OKNW.ep” on 2/23. The EP will feature 3 new songs (6 total tracks including instrumental versions) “Melody”, “Evergreen” (featured in the amazing film “Miracle City Koza”) and Fuirisoshinka” (described as an eisa song written for Chatan High School where most of their members are from). Needless to say…
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Netflix’s “The Future Diary” (Mirai Nikki)
If you’re into reality shows from Japan like “Terrace House”, you’ll want to check out Netflix’s new show “The Future Diary” (it’s called Mirai Nikki in Japanese but is not based on the manga/anime of the same title). Just as TH starred Shimabukuro Seina a model from Okinawa, TFD stars Nakasone Maai (19) a college…
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