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Ayano Uema’s 2nd album will be released on 8/2/09!!!
We knew she was working on her 2nd album back in January 2009 and now we finally have a release date and a title for it, “Majun,” which will hit local store shelves on August 2, 2009. No other information on the number of tracks or its price but we’ll report it as soon as…
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Save the Date: Saturday, October 24, 2009
Shari Tamashiro (All Things Okinawan) emailed about an event she’s organizing for Saturday, October 24, 2009, in Hawaii: I am organizing a FABULOUS program featuring award-winning storyteller Alton Chung, with performances by Derek Ichiro Shiroma and Frances Nakachi. We will be doing two shows: Nuchi du Takara at 1 pm and Okinawan, Japanese and Hawaiian…
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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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Meisa Kuroki teams up with Kusanagi in “Ninkyo Helper” – Tokyograph
Some details are now out about Tsuyoshi Kusanagi’s new comedy series, ‘Ninkyo Helper,’ which starts filming this week. One major cast addition is Meisa Kuroki, who will take on the heroine role. ‘Ninkyo Helper’ stars Kusanagi as the boss of a yakuza group. As part of training, his group’s parent organization orders all of its…
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Wallpaper: Aya Ueto for Eclipse
Our favorite wallpaper idol, Aya Ueto, has another wallpaper for us to adorn our Mac/PC desktop with. This time it’s an ad for Fujitsu’s AVN Lite car navigation system. A very short questionnaire (in Japanese) will need to be completed to download the wallpaper. (Via 壁紙fan!)
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Shimobuku Rekoodo: Masaru and Isamu
Just in time for the start of summer is a new musical unit comprised of Masaru Shimabukuro (BEGIN) and Isamu Shimoji who call themselves Shimobuku Rekoodo (Record). The duo just released their debut album, “Looking South West,” on the Teichiku label. Isamu’s previous release was last year’s collaboration with (Karakui.com favorite) Yukito Ara for the…
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Rino Nakasone
Rino Nakasone is a dancer/choreographer from Okinawa who is a member of the Beat Freaks and Harajuku Girls. According to her Facebook profile, she dances with Mary J. Blige, Gwen Stefani, Missy Elliot, Janet Jackson, to name a few.
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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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Kikunosuke Onoue dating Kurara Chibana? – Tokyograph
The latest issue of Josei Seven reports that kabuki actor Kikunosuke Onoue (31) recently had a ‘late night date’ with model and Miss Universe runner-up Kurara Chibana (27). After having dinner together, the pair went back to Onoue’s home. Chibana reportedly left the house about an hour later. In typical fashion, Onoue’s agency stated that…
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