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news: TV show
NHK announces more "Oshiri Kajiri Mushi"
Fri, November 9, 2007 (2:47am EST)
NHK held its monthly president's report on Thursday. One of the announcements made was that the popular children's song "Oshiri Kajiri Mushi" is getting its own "show." Titled "Oshiri Kajiri Mushi to Odorou!," the one-minute program will feature the "butt-biting bug" dancing with children at kindergartens and nursery schools across the country.
The show will be broadcast in the afternoon from November 12 to November 18, but the network plans to have it airing daily by the end of the year.
NHK also announced that SMAP's Goro Inagaki will host a special program on the 14th dealing with the moon and the Kaguya lunar probe.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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survey
Oricon: women in suits
Fri, November 9, 2007 (7:42pm EST)
In a follow-up to this survey regarding men in suits, Oricon posted the results of a similar survey asking which female celebrities look best in a suit.
Ryoko Shinohara topped the list, based on her professional image from drama series such as "Haken no Hinkaku." The complete top ten included Yuki Amami, Misaki Ito, Makiko Esumi, Hitomi Kuroki, Nanako Matsushima, Norika Fujiwara, Aya Ueto, Ryoko Yonekura, and Miki Maya.
A related question on the survey asked women who they imitated or wanted to imitate for their work attire. The top three were Ryoko Shinohara, Yuri Ebihara, and Misaki Ito.
Women in suits:
1) Ryoko Shinohara
2) Yuki Amami
3) Misaki Ito
4) Makiko Esumi
5) Hitomi Kuroki
6) Nanako Matsushima
7) Norika Fujiwara
8) Aya Ueto
9) Ryoko Yonekura
10) Miki Maya
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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news: dorama SP
Wentz, Becky to play foreigners in "Nodame" special
Sun, November 11, 2007 (3:47pm EST)
 
Eiji Wentz of WaT and Becky have been cast in Fuji TV's upcoming "Nodame Cantabile" drama special, set to air for two nights at the start of 2008.
Tentatively titled "Nodame Cantabile Shinshun Special," the drama continues with the original story of the manga, following Nodame (Juri Ueno) and Chiaki (Hiroshi Tamaki) as they pursue their studies in Europe.
Wentz, whose father is German-American and mother is Japanese, will play the character of Frank, a French student who is also an anime otaku. Meanwhile, the British-Japanese Becky will be donning a blond wig to play the part of the Russian student Tanya.
Fuji TV has not yet announced specific broadcast dates for the drama.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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news: dorama
Cameras roll for "Saka no Ue no Kumo"
Sat, November 10, 2007 (11:47pm EST)
NHK has started filming for "Saka no Ue no Kumo," a drama project that will span the next four years. The story is based on a historical novel by Ryotaro Shiba, set in the Meiji era and dealing with a group of three young men - Akiyama Saneyuki (a naval officer during the Russo-Japanese War), Masaoka Shiki (a poet and author), and Natsume Soseki (a novelist) - who were friends and classmates at the same university.
  
Masahiro Motoki plays Akiyama, while Teruyuki Kagawa and Yukiyoshi Ozawa play Masaoka and Natsume, respectively. The supporting cast includes Hiroshi Abe as Saneyuki's brother Yoshifuru, and Miho Kanno as Shiki's sister Ritsu.
 
Filming will take place over a span of three years and includes overseas locations. The series consists of 13 90-minute episodes, which will be aired in three parts. The parts will be broadcast in the fall of 2009, 2010, and 2011.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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news: movie
Meisa Kuroki to star in "Subaru"
Sun, November 11, 2007 (6:49pm EST)
Masahito Soda's ballet manga "Subaru" is being turned into a movie, led by Hong Kong director Chi-Ngai Lee and producer Bill Kong. The main cast was announced at a press conference in Shanghai, revealing that actress Meisa Kuroki has been given the starring role.
The manga tells the story of Subaru Miyamoto (Kuroki), whose twin brother Kazuma suffers from a brain tumor at an early age. Through her visits to the hospital, she meets a small theater manager, Rei (Kaori Momoi), who trains her to become a ballerina.
Kuroki had been trained in dance before, but not ballet. Since June, she has been taking three-hour ballet lessons almost every day. Momoi, on the other hand, studied at the Royal Ballet School in England for three years when she was a child.
Supporting cast members include Miku Sano, Ara, and Yuta Hiraoka.
Filming started on September 11 in Tokyo and moved to Shanghai on October 28. A simultaneous theatrical release in Japan and other major Asian countries is scheduled for 2009.
Source: www.tokyograph.com
naper la plak nama dia Subaru!!! |
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news: celebrities
Mirai Moriyama, Reina Asami dating
Sun, November 11, 2007 (3:31pm EST)
 
Actor Mirai Moriyama and actress Reina Asami are reportedly dating. According to sources close to the two, they first met in mid-March. From May to June, they appeared together in the play "Blood Wedding" ("Bodas de Sangre"), which starred Moriyama and Sonim.
Their relationship began professionally as Moriyama sought acting advice from the older Asami, but it gradually developed into romance.
Moriyama's agency has not yet commented on the matter, while Asami's management says that the two are good friends.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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news: artistes
Pop trio w-inds made their third visit to Taiwan, playing for 8,000 fans at the Taipei Arena on Sunday. The group's single "Beautiful Life" also entered the local chart at No.1, an indication of their popularity on the island. They will perform in a concert at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on November 29, the final show in a series marking the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and China.
Source: www.japan-zone.com |
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news: celebrities
Darvish, Saeko tie the knot
Mon, November 12, 2007 (1:10am EST)
 
Pitcher Yu Darvish and actress Saeko officially registered their marriage on November 11, it was learned on Sunday. The news was announced on both of their official websites and blogs.
The date appears to have been chosen partly because Darvish wears the number 11.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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news: celebrities
Ryuhei Matsuda dating Lina Ohta
Mon, November 12, 2007 (3:54pm EST)
 
According to the latest issue of FLASH, 24-year-old actor Ryuhei Matsuda is currently dating 19-year-old model Lina Ohta. Late last month, the pair was seen on a date at night, walking down Omotesando hand in hand before taking a taxi to Matsuda's apartment. Ohta has also been spotted visiting the apartment frequently.
The half-Japanese, half-Russian Ohta debuted as a model in 2001. She starred in the movie "Humoresque" last year.
Matsuda reportedly confirmed the relationship. He said they started dating a few weeks ago and were introduced to each other through a friend.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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news: celebrities
Higashiyama, Uchiyama split
Mon, November 12, 2007 (4:39pm EST)
 
According to Sports Hochi, Shonentai member Noriyuki Higashiyama and actress Rina Uchiyama have broken up.
News of their relationship first surfaced this past January, though they had already been dating for almost two years at the time. Their busy schedules seem to have finally taken their toll, leading the pair to split up around the start of October.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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news: artistes
ERIKA invited to Led Zeppelin concert
Mon, November 12, 2007 (7:21pm EST)
Actress and singer Erika Sawajiri has received a special invitation to the Led Zeppelin reunion concert in London, which was originally scheduled for the 26th of this month but has been postponed until December 10.
Sawajiri is a huge fan of the legendary band. In her profile on her official artist website, Led Zeppelin is the only artist listed as her musical influence. But with tens of millions of fans around the world entering the lottery for the concert's 20,000 tickets, her chances of seeing them in concert looked slim.
However, Led Zeppelin's record company in Japan was looking to promote the band among the younger generations, so they decided to invite a celebrity with a lot of influence among young people. Based on her popularity and her love of the band, Sawajiri was selected. She instantly accepted the offer, saying it was a "dream come true."
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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news: TV show
Nakai, Shofukutei named as Kohaku hosts
Mon, November 12, 2007 (4:13am EST)
 
NHK has revealed its hosts for the annual Kohaku Uta Gassen. SMAP leader Masahiro Nakai is returning, but he will be the host of the Red Team instead of the White, which will be led by rakugo artist Tsurube Shofukutei. This is only the third time in history that both teams are led by men - it happened in 1955 and 1956 when Teru Miyata and Keizo Takahashi performed the hosting duties.
It was widely rumored that the teams would be hosted by Masami Nagasawa and SMAP, leading to much surprise when the announcement was made.
The show's overall hosts will be announcers Miki Sumiyoshi and Kazuya Matsumoto. The official website has also been updated.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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news: stage production
Kanjani8's Shibutani, Murakami get their own play
Fri, November 16, 2007 (5:09am EST)
 
Kanjani8 members Subaru Shibutani and Shingo Murakami will star together in a stage production titled "Mitei Ichi." In addition to acting in it, they will be involved in producing and directing the play.
Details of the play have not been revealed, though it was hinted that it will be more improvised than scripted. The idea for the play is said to have been conceived several years ago.
"Mitei Ichi" will run at The Globe Tokyo from January 19 to February 3, then at Osaka's Theater Drama City from February 9 to 15.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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news: artistes
Ne-Yo collaborates with Utada
Tue, November 13, 2007 (4:13pm EST)
 
American R&B artist Ne-Yo has collaborated with Hikaru Utada to release a digitally exclusive single, titled "Do You feat. Utada."
Ne-Yo has been working with top female artists in different countries around the world, such as Mary J. Blige, Natasha Bedingfield, and Sarah Connor.
For this collaboration, the Japanese pop star is going by the name "Utada," the same name she used for her English-language releases. The digital single will be available in Japan on November 21.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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news: actress
Naomi Kawashima headed for marriage
Tue, November 13, 2007 (4:49pm EST)
47-year-old actress Naomi Kawashima is said to be on the path to marriage. She is expected to announce her engagement by the end of the year.
Her partner, identified only as A-san, is five years younger than her. The pair met two years ago through a television show, though the man is not a celebrity. Because they share several common interests, such as cooking and wine, they quickly became good friends.
The turning point in their relationship came this past June, when a man with a knife broke into Kawashima's office demanding to see her. Troubled at the time, Kawashima found comfort most from A-san, strengthening their relationship. Last month, the two took a trip to France, where A-san reportedly proposed to her.
According to sources, the engagement announcement may occur as early as this month. The dates for their marriage and wedding will depend on their work schedules, but will likely be in the near future.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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news: movie
Sakurazuka to star in first film, Tak Sakaguchi to direct
Tue, November 13, 2007 (8:12pm EST)
Comedian Yakkun Sakurazuka has been given his first starring role in a movie. Although he is best known for his cross-dressing Sukeban Kyoko character, he will play a regular male role for the film, though no details about the character were revealed.
So far, the movie is untitled, but is described as a "very brutal action horror" flick. It is the second directorial effort by action star Tak Sakaguchi and is being produced by Ryuhei Kitamura, who is well-known as an action film director. Kitamura himself selected Sakurazuka for the role.
Filming is set to begin this month, with a theatrical release sometime in 2008. Kitamura is planning for the film to open in the U.S. as well.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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news: dorama
38th season of 'Mitokomon' announced
Wed, November 14, 2007 (5:23am EST)
The long-running TBS jidaigeki series "Mitokomon" will begin its 38th season on January 7. Kotaro Satomi is returning as the lead character, Tokugawa Mitsukuni.
The upcoming season will involve two warring clans. Actress Maju Ozawa is joining the show's regular cast as the sister of one of the clan's warriors, played by Shigeyuki Nakamura. Her character is on a mission to help resolve the conflict.
As usual, the show will air for six months in TBS's Monday 8:00pm time slot.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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news: actress
Yonekura wins first Japan Make-up Award
Wed, November 14, 2007 (2:26pm EST)
On Tuesday, the Japan Make-up Association held a ceremony to present its 1st Japan Make-up Award. The prize was given to actress Ryoko Yonekura, who showed up wearing a stunning blue Versace dress and a Bulgari ring and bracelet.
The award was tied in with the organization's 2nd annual Hair & Make-up Artist Audition.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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news: dorama
Karina to star in first drama
Wed, November 14, 2007 (3:18pm EST)
Model and actress Karina will star in a TBS drama series this winter, titled "Daisuki!!" It is her first time with a lead role in a television drama.
The series is based on a manga by Mizuho Aimoto titled "Daisuki!! Yuzu no Kosodate Nikki," which is currently being serialized in Kodansha's BE LOVE magazine.
Karina plays Yuzu, a mentally disabled woman with the mind of an 8-year-old, who falls in love with a man with a similar disability. She becomes pregnant, but he dies in an accident, leaving her alone in raising the child.
The drama will air on Thursdays at 10:00pm, starting on January 17.
Source: www.tokyograph.com |
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Post time 15-11-2007 06:06 PM
