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Uchina Apparel – All Things Okinawan
I’m a pretty big fan of t-shirts from Okinawa so I was delighted to read about Okinawan apparel from Tingara (t-shirts) and Kukuru (Kariyushi wear—think Aloha shirts). (Via Yumi Nakama at All Things Okinawan.)
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Yukito Ara x Isamu Shimoji’s “Sakishima Meeting” available on iTunes!
If you’ve been a longtime follower of my blogs, you’ll know that I’m a huge fan of Yukito Ara and his O-pop band Parsha cluB. Therefore, I’m ecstatic to find music of his (albeit a recent collaboration with Isamu Shimoji, an awesome artist from Miyako Island) available on iTunes. The EP, “Sakishima Meeting,” was released…
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Desktop: Meisa Kuroki for her debut mini album “hellcat”
Beautiful desktop available for a limited time of Meisa Kuroki commemorating the release of her debut mini album, “hellcat,” which went on sale yesterday. (Via 壁紙fan!)
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Champuru shares gōyā champuru recipe
Donna over at Champuru.net posted a delicious entry featuring her gōyā champuru recipe. Link: “Goya Goodness.”
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Desktop: Aya Ueto for Kose Cosmeport’s Softymo
Just making it for April 1st is this 3-month calendar featuring our favorite desktop idol Aya Ueto for Kose Cosmeport’s Softymo. (Via 壁紙fan!)
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Yui Aragaki’s new single to be released on May 27, 2009
Yui Aragaki’s (Gakky) second single release for 2009 has been announced for a May 27 release. The single, her 4th overall, is titled “Utsushi E” is composed by Kenji Kubo of the rock band Merengue and will be used as the insert song for the NTV drama “Aishiteru~Kaiyou~.” The single will have a total of…
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Aya Ueto returns to music with “Reborn” theme – Tokyograph
Tokyograph: Actress Aya Ueto is set to release her first single in two years. The song, titled ‘Smile for…,’ is originally part of a concept album for the Smile Project 2009, a music collection intended to bring smiles to faces across Japan. However, it has also been selected as the new ending theme for the…
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Miyavi, melody. married – Tokyograph
Newspapers have just reported that rock musician Miyavi (age unknown) and singer melody. (27) are married. It is also said that melody. is currently pregnant. The couple apparently held a private wedding party, but so far details have not been revealed regarding the date of their marriage or the length of their relationship. Miyavi is…
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SPEED’s 2nd single ready for a May 27 release
Since releasing their 1st comeback single “Ashita no Sora” last year, SPEED is readying their 2nd single for a May 27th release. Titled “S.P.D.,” Eriko Imai mentioned on her online diary that the new song is different in style from what she and SPEED has done before. As cryptic as that may sound, as fans…
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Aya Ueto announced new single set for June 3rd release
Aya Ueto will be releasing a new single on June 3, 2009, titled “Smile for…” The upcoming single, written by Kohmi Hirose, will be the new ending theme song for the TV Tokyo anime “Katekyo Hitman Reborn!” and will begin airing from April 4th. Coinciding with the single’s release in April will be her first…
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