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Meisa Kuroki Reveals She Keeps Financial Assets Separate From Jin Akanishi

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On April 3rd, 2014, actress Meisa Kuroki(黒木メイサ) (25) appeared at the campaign for her upcoming Fuji TV drama series "Black President(ブラック・プレジデント)" with co star Ikki Sawamura(沢村一樹) (46). This marks Kuroki's first public appearance since her husband Jin Akanishi(赤西仁) decided to leave Johnny's Entertainment.

In the drama series, Sawamura plays a "black company" president entering college at the age of 45. The term black company refers to company that illegally underpay and overwork their employees. A Yes Or No question event was carried out with 100 high school and college students at the campaign.

A question was asked on whether is it a good idea for married couple to keep their finances separate. Kuroki said, "Yes, I keep my financial assets separate from my husband(Jin Akanishi) but I think it depends on the financial situation of the family(such as a stay-at-home mom or a household with two incomes)."

http://japanentnews.blogspot.com/2014/04/meisa-kuroki-reveals-she-keeps.html

Photojournalist publishes book on testimonies of 18 former 'comfort women'

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Disgusted by denials, a photojournalist has published a collection of testimonies and photos of Korean women who were forced to provide sex for Japanese soldiers before and during World War II.

Takashi Ito, 62, published the book in late February amid growing criticism of the 1993 statement by then Chief Cabinet Secretary Yohei Kono, which apologized to the women euphemistically called “comfort women” and admitted the Japanese military’s involvement in managing the frontline brothels.

The book is titled “Mugunghwa no Kanashimi: Shogen--‘Seidorei’ ni Sareta Kankoku-Chosenjin Joseitachi” (Mugunghwa’s sadness: Testimonies--Korean women who were forced to become sex slaves).

Mugunghwa is the Korean name for the rose of Sharon, a flower popular on the Korean Peninsula.

“Do you think that elderly women tell lies before they die? I want you to think about that question by reading all of their testimonies,” said Ito, who lives in Mie Prefecture.

In 1991, a South Korean woman revealed her experience as a comfort woman for the first time in her country. Since then, Ito interviewed about 90 women in South Korea, North Korea, China, Taiwan and other regions.

In 2012, Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto said, “Japan’s view is that there was no clear evidence to prove that those women were brought in against their will.”

The remark led Ito to rearrange the testimonies and photos he had run in books and magazines into a new collection.

Of the 90 women Ito interviewed, half have since died, including 18 women featured in his latest collection. He says their testimonies are their “wills.”

One of the women said in the book, “I was kidnapped by a Japanese soldier on a truck.”

The book also carries stories by residents who survived the years of war.

Some of the stories were vague because about 50 years had passed.

However, some women provided graphic details about the barbarous acts of Japanese soldiers. The women showed burn scars on their necks or tattoos on their chests or stomachs.

They also described the misery they experienced after World War II ended.

One of the 18 women said her husband reviled her, saying, “You are a former comfort woman.” Some revealed that they were unable to return to their hometowns after the war ended.

Many former comfort women have lived in poverty. But they refused to accept “compensation” from the Asian Women’s Fund, operated under the initiative of the Japanese government, saying Tokyo’s apology is insufficient.

Confucianism, which associates sexual suffering with shame, remains strong in South Korea and North Korea. Despite that thinking, the women revealed their names and faces when they discussed their experiences. Their actions made Ito feel that they were eager to tell the truth about what had happened before they died.

Currently, Ito regrets the Abe administration’s move to examine the process leading to the 1993 Kono statement.

“If there is no written evidence, does that mean that the women are telling lies? We should listen to their words and face up to history,” Ito said.

Mugunghwa is often regarded as a symbol of the Korean people’s resistance to invasions by major powers. Former comfort women love the flower, but it also represents their sadness.

The 226-page collection of testimonies and photos, published by Fubaisha Inc., is priced at 1,800 yen (about $17.50), excluding tax

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Source: Asahi

Nagisa Kuroki "Kakumei"

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Source:YT
I love her voice, especially in her ballads! I can recommend her album.

BABYMETAL to perform at UK Metal Festival

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“I am so honored that we are confirmed to play Sonisphere Festival UK,” declares SU-METAL. “There are so many different types of artists playing this festival but I hope to deliver a one and only, unique style metal – BABYMETAL– even to those who will see us for the very first time. This will be our very first time in the UK, which makes us nervous, yet excited just imagining what type of people will come and see us, what sort of show it will end up being, and whether the audience will enjoy our show. We’ll hopefully get to see Metallica-san’s performance again after witnessing them at Summer Sonic festival in Japan which we are very excited about.”

Japanese viral phenomenon BABYMETAL will make their debut appearance in the United Kingdom at Sonisphere this summer. Since uploading the video of their latest single ‘Gimme Chocolate’ less than two months ago it has received more than 5 million views. The music press was forced to stand up and take notice, with everyone from Kerrang! and Metal Hammer to the Guardian and USA Today covering the teenage trio’s catchy blend of iconic pop and heavy metal.


Line up Poster:

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I wonder how the Metalheads are going to react to Babymetal. Happy that they've been getting more attention these past few months!  They recently announced they were going to Europe this summer. Perhaps this means they might go to other locations in Europe as well.

Fairies 8th single +new songs+ fairies first live

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Idol dance-vocal group Fairies released the first album in March and will release a new single on May28. New single is SUPER HERO. The 6 members, who are in high school, will come up on stage with a brand new style, challenging a dance of true value and rap!
SUPER HERO is used in the ending theme of ウチくる!? TVshow.
Love Me, Love You More. is another song on the 8th single. It is the theme song of the anime film 劇場版 ゆうとくんがいく.

Preview of SUPER HERO


Subunit Mスリー will release the second single Your Love, release date is not announced.


Coupling songs of the 7th single RUN WITH U, released 19.2.2014.
SILLY BOY is a cool song and it is the first song with rap


WILD BABY is very catchy


Poker Face FEAT.MOMOKA is a mature song done by Ito Momoka


「Fairies First」


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http://www.visionfactory.jp/artist/fairies/
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I like super hero and I'm happy they are returning to the cool style
gif taken from http://fairies-me.tumblr.com/
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Yamada Yu, Wife of Oguri Shun Found Out to be Three Months Pregnant

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It has been reported in tomorrow's issue of "Shuukan Josei" that actor Oguri Shun's (31) wife actress Yamada Yu (29) is currently three months pregnant!

Below is the quote:

Yamada Yuu, at last three months pregnant! Oguri Shun's habit of having affairs will be shut down
Two years since getting married...closing her eyes to the repeated suspicions of her husband's affairs, she now turns to the famous obsestrician Son Mi Hyon...

[This quote was taken from Shuukan Josei's caption]

A few days ago, Oguri Shun and Kuroki Meisa's picture was taken after a night of drinking, but was Yamada Yuu pregnant? On the day that Oguri Shun returned after that late night of drinking, Yamada Yuu posted a blog entry about staying awake, thinking about something and not being able to sleep...

When the child is born, hopefully Oguri will cure his habit of continuously having affairs...



Also, apparently, Yamada Yuu spilled the information before notifying her agency:


Oguri Shun's wife model Yamada Yuu is currently three months pregnant and will give birth this winter, as reported by "Shuukan Josei." It seems that Yamada was so happy about the news that she told her model colleagues and friends.

Below is the quote:

"As of recently, I have come to know of a congratulatory matter. She is know three months pregnant and will become a mother this winter She intended to officially make an announcement once she reached the fourth month of pregnancy, but I was so happy that I told different people." (Yamada Yu's friend)
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Before marrying, Yamada stated in an interview "I want at least five children," aspiring to become the mother of many children, but in a talk show this year she stated, "Five children will be a bit tough at my age, so I want at least three." Her statement has been said to have a deeper meaning.

"Since the day they were married, they have wanted children, but were unable to have one. Then, partway through this year, I talked to my best friend Nishiyama Maki. Then, she introduced me to the clinic she gave birth at." [Yamada's model colleague]

"That one is an OBGYN that is very popular among people in the entertainment world. Apart from her, famous actors' wives, popular singers and female announcers come here to give birth, it has a good reputation for outpatient infertility treatents, they warmly guide women with their pregnancy timing and prescribe medicines so that they may easily conceive." (Medical specialist)

There is no denial that advice from her "mama senpai" was quite strong. But even more than that, her husband supported her.

"Oguri-kun wanted kids as soon as possible, so they worked together in trying to conceive. He went to the doctor with her, and spoke proactively with doctors. There were time when they couldn't meet because he was overseas, I thought Oguri's attitude was very supportive." ( Aforementioned Model colleague)

"When they found out they were pregnant, they embraced each other and celebrated. I was sop happy that I cried and couldn't find words to express. By any chance, she might be feeling quite a bit of pressure." (Yamada's aforementioned friend)

We tried to speak to Yamada as she exited her home, but she said nothing. For some reason, her mouth slackened and it seemed she really was going to talk. Then, as she was boarding the taxi, the reported said "Congratulations" and she bowed, smiling with her entire face.

However, Yamada's agency has said "We have not heard such an announcement from her personally..."

On the internet were the following reactions:

"If it's true, congratulations!"
"Oguri, dont' have an affair"
"Even if Oguri has a kid he will play around"
"This is great. Yamada always had a pitiful image"
"If they have a kid her husband will become secondary. Good for you Yamada"
"This is just the right time after two years of marriage"
"She will have a child with an exceptional style. I'm not a fan but I look forward to it"
"Don't have a kid with long legs"
"Oguri's drama will start the day after tomorrow and it was rumored that the visual ban for Lupin will end on Friday. This is too good of a time to be writing this"
"Even though she was told to stop by her agency, she became to happy and blabbed to her friends, and her friends sold the story to the media so this has no meaning. At Oguri's drama press conference she was in the photos, so no matter how look at it this is an attempt to make a story"

Yamada revealed the news those around her, and it became something articles her model colleagues and friends told about, but it might really be advertising for Oguri...Usually, pregnancy is not announced until the fourth month [when chances of a miscarriage drop significantly], but Yamada was so happy that she up and told a lot of people. It seems like she will have a kid with a good figure. We will be waiting for the official announcement.

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Congrats to them! Maybe Matsujun will be the godfather. XD

Akanishi and Tanaka Rumored To Form A New Unit

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According to a scoop by Tokyo-Sports, an undisclosed plan to former KAT-TUN member Jin Akanishi(赤西仁) (29) who left Johnny's earlier this year has been exposed. The plan is to form a new unit with his former member mate Koki Tanaka(田中聖) who was fired from Johnny's in September of 2013. The project is being set in motion from behind the scenes.

Akanishi left Johnny's with the perspective of expanding his activities overseas but his major financial backers are only lukewarm to the idea. As per someone in the entertainment world familiar with the matter, the financial backers are more inclined to the idea for him to "form a unit".
As stated by a person in charged of the overseas export sales network, "I've heard about the plan about Akanishi and Tanaka but there's nothing concrete yet. If the two are interested in the idea, there's good chance that it will happen."
"Two years ago, as the penalty of his marriage to Meisa Kuraki(黒木メイサ), his nationwide tour was canceled and he was forced to drop a starring role for a drama series. That was the real reason why Akanishi was reluctant about domestic activities because the penalty left a bad taste in his mouth. He personally wanted to go aboard but the office didn't support the idea because they didn't think it would be profitable for them in the long term. It is said the reason for his resignation with Johnny's was due to the support from his financial backers."
-Former interested party

It is said that the financial backers are not only acquainted with Akanishi but Tanaka as well, the plan to form a new unit with two former KAT-TUN seemed to have been formulated for quite some time.
The other day, Tanaka appeared in the limelight for the first time in a very long time at the "6th Okinawa International Film Festival". Previously, Tanaka stated on twitter that Jin is "his comrades that he had been through struggles with" when Akanishi left Johnny's at the end of February. It is definitely an interesting situation that the two ex-Johnny's are united together to form a unit.
However, according to someone from media with a deep relationship with Johnny's,"It is a well known fact that there's a possibility that the two could join up together."

Arashi's Kazunari Ninomiya: "Women who condemn goukon parties? What's up with that?"

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Kazunari Ninomiya is an indoor type of person -- with his cellphone rarely getting any calls and almost never dines out with other people. In contrast to that image, he's had more reports involving him with women than anyone else in Arashi. No one can imagine what sort of things he does in his private life, but he showed a glimpse of himself on radio.

Ninomiya answered a listener's question on the talk show BAY STORM (bayfm) about goukon parties. The question goes:
"My husband suddenly asked me if I would allow him to go to a goukon party. When I asked for the reason, he told me that he wanted to have fun and enjoy drinking with women he doesn't know. I became extremely mad. It's not jealousy and things like that, but it has really gotten on my nerves."
Ninomiya responded: "The guy just wants to drink with women he doesn't know. That's all there is to it. Can't he?", and defended goukon parties.

He then continued to say that the man probably just wants to have shallow and fun conversations with strangers, like "birthday guessing games! I'm not sure, but maybe he just wants to do things like that. Can you play that with your wife? Of course not! You already know one another's birthdays! Then can you play blood type guessing games? Of course not! You know that too! He probably just wants to enjoy things on that level.".

Ninomiya passionately continued that men would of course talk about more serious stuff like work and family matters with the wife, but explained that the man would probably want to talk about their favorite celebrities with other women.

"There are women who flat out condemn goukon parties, but to me, that's more of a concern. That actually makes me wonder what kind of goukon parties that woman has attended. When women say, 'I can't believe that you like going to goukon parties', I'd just think 'What is this woman's standard for goukon anyway?'."

Ninomiya was noticeably calm the beginning, but started to become more passionate, and eventually went on to sigh as he dissed women who do not approve of goukon parties.


Source video : radiodouga johnny




2 :2014/04/07(月) 14:04:59.40 ID:


Is Nino a goukon meister?


4 :2014/04/07(月) 14:05:43.85 ID:


Someone like this is in Johnny’s? "What’s up with that?"


5 :2014/04/07(月) 14:06:18.05 ID:


I want to ask what this guy is imagining in terms of what goes on at a goukon, though w


6 :2014/04/07(月) 14:07:04.05 ID:


Will you guys be able to defeat this man who was able to bang Masami Nagasawa and Nozomi Sasaki in their prime?
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7 :2014/04/07(月) 14:07:27.46 ID:


What's he on about? Of course the woman wouldn't want her husband going to a goukon since they're married.


8 :2014/04/07(月) 14:07:39.18 ID:


Will you approve it if your girlfriend or wife will say that she's going to a goukon?
Then what would this guy think of a woman who'd say "What's up with men who condemn goukon parties?".



10 :2014/04/07(月) 14:08:24.95 ID:


As expected of the man who's fine with a woman cheating on him ww


12 :2014/04/07(月) 14:08:41.60 ID:


Men who go to goukons with younger women will just hold their hands or take a peek at their boobs. What else are they going to do?


13 :2014/04/07(月) 14:08:44.54 ID:


Have you seen how much of a ham actor you are? "What’s up with that?"


15 :2014/04/07(月) 14:09:36.89 ID:


Shut up you horny chibi


17 :2014/04/07(月) 14:10:34.02 ID:


I get you guys for wanting to pounce on this Johnny's talent, but I think I understand Ninomiya's point...


19 :2014/04/07(月) 14:11:15.66 ID:


If this guy was just a regular person walking down the street -- and isn't with Arashi -- would everyone agree when someone points at him and says "That guy's such an ikemen! He'll be able to get into Arashi!".





27 :2014/04/07(月) 14:15:04.62 ID:


>>19
It's true, no one might even take a look at him if he was just a normal person. But still, there are a lot of instances where women surprisingly like men who just look normal, and whose faces are only 70 points, tops.




31 :2014/04/07(月) 14:16:55.55 ID:


>>19
That can also be said for Aiba and Ohno




51 :2014/04/07(月) 14:26:28.17 ID:


>>19
I don't think so. He won't even make you look twice in the first place.




83 :2014/04/07(月) 14:50:48.70 ID:


>>19
As early as this, we already have the best response in this thread





21 :2014/04/07(月) 14:12:54.69 ID:


There's a difference between a married man and a single man who attends goukons. Asking a single Ninomiya for advice is a bad idea in the first place.


22 :2014/04/07(月) 14:13:32.47 ID:


Err, are birthday guessing games even fun?


24 :2014/04/07(月) 14:14:29.38 ID:


This woman should just divorce a husband like that. And it's not just the husband, but it'll be for her own good if she just cut ties with people who can't understand how others feel.


26 :2014/04/07(月) 14:14:56.13 ID:


One should keep silent about going to goukons w


29 :2014/04/07(月) 14:16:15.07 ID:


A wife who consults an idol who's a player. A match made in heaven.


30 :2014/04/07(月) 14:16:18.97 ID:


Ninomiya's in the wrong here


36 :2014/04/07(月) 14:20:05.64 ID:


This is one form of cheating, so it's normal for women to condemn this.
But going to a goukon when you're already married? You must be stupid. People defending this are nuts.



37 :2014/04/07(月) 14:20:10.39 ID:


Doesn't this ugly squirt realize that women wouldn't even be paying attention to him if he wasn't from Johnny's?


38 :2014/04/07(月) 14:21:12.59 ID:


Men who attend goukons only have sex on their minds





74 :2014/04/07(月) 14:36:53.11 ID:


>>38
That's not always the case. There are men who just want to feel the excitement when a cute girl comes, or get to be with an ugly yet extremely interesting girl












44 :2014/04/07(月) 14:23:52.16 ID:


>>1
It wouldn't be a problem if the guy is single and didn't have a girlfriend, but guys who go to goukons without wearing their wedding rings are just disgusting. If you're married and you're planning on going to a goukon, wear a ring... I bet that the husband of this listener pretends to be single when he goes to goukons.









45 :2014/04/07(月) 14:24:07.67 ID:


Oh, the guy who looks like the tip of a beansprout


46 :2014/04/07(月) 14:24:33.92 ID:


I find those husbands who say "I'd rather go to a pachinko place than attend a goukon" when his wife asks him "Don't you want to have an affair? Don't you want to go to a goukon?" much cooler


49 :2014/04/07(月) 14:25:31.86 ID:


Men who go to goukons are just after the women whom they think they can easily get, and 99% probably aren't even thinking about marriage. When you consider that, you can say that women who condemn goukons are good at avoiding trouble.


53 :2014/04/07(月) 14:27:22.17 ID:


So this means that he would go to goukons just to have shallow conversations? I can't believe it.


54 :2014/04/07(月) 14:27:28.41 ID:


There's no way that you'd want your husband kissing in games like "your majesty" and take home women whom they'd knock up...


60 :2014/04/07(月) 14:31:16.43 ID:


People who wear boots at goukon parties are amateurs. While taking time removing your boots before entering the room, other guys will go ahead and sit beside the cute girls.





65 :2014/04/07(月) 14:33:26.49 ID:


>>60
Amateurs are the ones who sit beside girls. Professionals sit right in front of them. It's surprisingly hard to talk to them when you're sitting beside them.




67 :2014/04/07(月) 14:34:27.99 ID:


>>65
I didn't know that...




70 :2014/04/07(月) 14:35:35.47 ID:


>>65
Sitting right in front of them is too far. The best seat is the one that's closest to the door. You can even clean up the plates and order the food.




77 :2014/04/07(月) 14:37:35.00 ID:


>>70
That's the worst possible pattern. They'll keep using you as a utility man.





84 :2014/04/07(月) 14:51:07.92 ID:


This guy is a fake herbivore


88 :2014/04/07(月) 14:54:46.02 ID:


I don't care about young people going to goukons, but I'm not too sure about the older ones


94 :2014/04/07(月) 15:03:55.34 ID:


Goukons are opportunities for men and women to get to know one another. Women who get to be with this pipsqueak probably won't cheat on him before they get married because of his celeb status and wealth, but I think that whoever becomes his wife will go on and cheat behind his back.


95 :2014/04/07(月) 15:04:21.68 ID:


A husband who asks permission to go to a goukon? That's a pretty honest husband.


101 :2014/04/07(月) 15:08:42.75 ID:


It's so obvious that Ninomiya's been reeling in all these chicks at goukons


111 :2014/04/07(月) 15:24:12.47 ID:


This is the thread where people who have never even been to goukons talk about being in it.




Source: http://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/8709826/ , majide

℃-ute's sexy pole dancing criticized: "Are these girls strippers?", "Too indecent"

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Pole dancing is a form of performance art centered around a vertical pole, but is still strongly associated with strip clubs.

Hello! Pro idol group ℃-ute recently tried their hand at pole dancing but was met with dissatisfaction from a lot of their fans. It looks like idol fans are not too excited about steamy performances.

℃-ute's 2014 spring concert tour ℃-ute no honne kicked off at the Gotanda U-Port Hall in Tokyo, and the digest of their first show was featured on Hello! Pro's YouTube original program Hello! Sute (station).

Members Saki Nakajima (20) and Mai Hagiwara (18) danced on the poles for their song "Crazy kanzen na otona". Other members Maimi Yajima (22), Airi Suzuki (19), and Chisato Okai (19) performed on the steps set up on the stage.

Wearing black shiny tops with their navels exposed and skimpy bottoms, Nakajima and Hagiwara proceeded to wrap their bodies around the poles and even spread their legs open. The remaining three members sported hats similar to police hats and would sit down on the steps and caress their thighs.

Nakajima and Hagiwara commented on this within the program and said, "We discussed the moves with sensei and trained hard for a month", but there seems to be quite a number of fans who are not pleased with this.

YouTube's comments section have mixed reactions, with some saying, "So cool!", "I couldn't help ogling at this", while others have said, "Is this a strip show or something?", "It's nice that they're trying something new, but I'm not digging the skimpy outfit and dance routine...", "No matter how you turn this around, this performance is just trying to sexually entice the fans. I'm not too sure if idols need to go to this extent to emphasize their sex appeal.", "I feel it's such a waste that ℃-ute has to resort to cheap and indecent things like this. These girls can surely take others on with their natural and fresh sexiness...".

Hello! Pro previously had a sexy group V-u-den, which had ex-Morning Musume Rika Ishikawa as a member. They were known for their bunny girl costumes and chair dances. There was also a time when Maki Goto started wrapping herself around a mic stand during a concert, reminiscent of a pole dance. And needless to say that some fans criticized those antics as well.


Just go full nude instead

Maimi's so damn hot

This isn't bad at all.
Hey idol-wotas, don't get rattled up by something like this w


Selling eroticism? Oi, that's like this certain group.

Hello Pro and "sexy" do not go well with each other. Why can't they learn from their past mistakes?

I liked how Maimai hugged the pole.

Was this influenced by Burlesque?
>> Ah~, that was a good movie.
I cried in that one. I like those kinds of movies.


What's "stripping"? I've never used that word nor seen that in my life.
I find this one cute, sexy, and cool though---

Can't we do anything about these fools with no sexual nor romantic experiences who start complaining with the slightest hint of eroticism?


Hey, this is totally like a strip show.
They're just not taking their clothes off and twirling their panties.


Those wotas are probably thinking "More! more!", though

Well, this would turn you off if they'd do this right in the middle of the day on TV

Lame.
A tall, model-like woman would look stylish doing steamy stuff like this, but it just looks lame with squirts who have childlike bodies.


I don't get what the problem is

So ℃-ute have finally started to win fans by using ero, huh.

It's just something like this, right?


It's not suited for the Japanese in the first place

Pole dance in itself is a form of exercise for one's fitness, and there are even pole dance schools out there. It's not right to just associate it with pseudo-erotic undertones.

I'm a man so I don't hate this, but something in excess just turns me off.
This is probably the limit to what I can tolerate.


We're not asking for this kind of sexiness.
I'd rather see them do panty flashes while wearing school uniforms instead of this.
And Hello! Pro doesn't get that, that's why society doesn't give a damn about them.


And while these people complain, "But taking the erotic route is the woooooooooooooooorst",
they're probably having hard-ons and fapping to this.


A lot of different artists are doing this, what's so bad about it?

LOL, this is totally normal.

Some people really want to make noise about the weirdest of things, despite being idol otakus themselves.


I don't think it's that indecent, but I think what's important is if this is the thing that their fans are looking for in them.

Well, I'm not even sure who the fanbase of these girls are in the first place.



Sources: http://majide2ch.blogspot.com/2014/04/utes-sexy-pole-dancing-criticized-are.html
http://www.j-cast.com/2014/04/10201821.html?p=all
http://hayabusa3.2ch.sc/test/read.cgi/mnewsplus/1397189315/

New character images released for live-action "Lupin III" film

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A new batch of images were released featuring the main cast of Ryuhei Kitamura's upcoming live-action adaptation of Lupin the 3rd dressed up as their counterparts from Monkey Punch's original manga.


Shun Oguri as Arsène Lupin III

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Meisa Kuroki as Fujiko Mine

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Go Ayano as Goemon Ishikawa

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Tetsuji Tamayama as Daisuke Jigen

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Tadanobu Asano as Koichi Zenigata

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Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's parents were pretty abusive.

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The person who runs the fansite Kyarychan has painstakingly translated all of her book "Oh! My God!! Harajuku Girl," which came out in late 2011. In it is an interview with Kyary and her best friend, Seechan. This section caught my attention.

Secchan: It’s true. My parents haven’t spent money on clothes for me since the sixth grade either. Even when I got into junior high, they didn’t. There were also times when Kyary’s parents got mad at her and didn’t make her dinner, so she’d come to my house to eat.

Kyary: They’d hit me so hard that they’d leave bruises. My dad is fundamentally nice, but when my mom says, “Dad, tell her,” he’s incredibly scary. He’d sit astride me and beat me viciously.

Secchan: I once saw her mom roundhouse kick Kyary. I remember thinking “Eeek, Kyary’s family is so scary” when I was in elementary school. My parents are also pretty strict. Our parents are unusual in how strict they are.


Sorta gives new meaning to the book's cover. Now, I'm not one of these handwringers who thinks spanking = child abuse. Occasionally a kid does need to be set right. We have 'Lord of the Flies' in our public schools because of it. But sitting astride your daughter and beating her?

I don't know what to make of the fact Kyary is so matter of fact and remains close to her parents. That would create a massive rift with me and my folks. Even if it is a cultural thing, it doesn't speak well for Mr. and Mrs. Takamura.

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AKAME REUNION At Bruno Mars Concert

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At the Bruno Mars concert that took place in Chiba on 4/13, Akanishi and Kamenashi were both present. Not to mention that a NUMBER of other Japanese celebrities were also present. These two got the most attention as reports came out stating that the two were talking to each other once again .

The article gives a small history of Akame/Jinkame and states that in the public eye they are thought to have a rather bad relationship with one another following Jin’s departure from KAT-TUN and shotgun marriage as well as Kamenashi’s thoughts on the matter. It names the hashtag used when people were talking about “Akame’s reunion” which was caused by just a few eyewitness reports of Jin walking by an empty seat by Kame by chance and dropping by to talk to him. No other information is given

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please stop involving turle-chan in this!!!!

Otona AKB has been chosen. It's a 37-y/o mother named Tsukamoto Mariko

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Japanese commercial music juggernaut AKB48 has added a 37-year-old mother of two to the wildly popular all-girl group as it looks to broaden the appeal of its teen-dominated line-up.

The collective, whose 90-plus singers and dancers are rotated in and out of the limelight according to their waxing and waning popularity, regularly pump out songs that sell more than a million copies.

But the management behind one of the most successful brands in showbiz put out advertisements last month seeking older members to branch out of its teen and early-20s demographic.

Enter homemaker Mariko Tsukamoto, a mother of two, who was picked from a pool of over 5,000 applicants including an 82-year-old lady, according to local media.

Tsukamoto will take part in live concerts and promotional events through August.

"I want to cheer up all the moms out there who are busy raising kids, like me," she said in a statement Thursday.

She will be a member of AKB for a limited amount of time as a part of Glico Commercial. Other applicants who joined the audition were Kintaro, Ichii Sayaka and Mikako Takahashi.

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This a new concept again from 48 family yes, this fun to see a mother of 2 kids are performing at AKB theatre and participating in handshake events. This is why this fandom is unique and surprising. They are not desperate after all unlike other things.

Sailor Moon Live Action Cast Reunites 10 Years Later

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The manga Sailor Moon has been gaining much attention for the new anime adaption, which is scheduled to air this year in July. Ten years after the manga was adapted into a drama, the staff and the cast reunited.






Kitagawa Keiko, Azama Myuu, Komatsu Ayaka, Sawai Miyuu, Hamasaki Chisaki all came out in full force. In the group pictures, it doesn't even look like 10 years have passed. In the pictures of the five Sailor Senshi, they displayed the poses of that time. It makes one wonder what kind of conversation they had at the reunion after all those years.

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FRIDAY : Aragaki Yui & Nishikido Ryo breakup was false? Living in the same apartment building

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FRIDAY (4/11 issue) has reported that Yui Aragaki and Kanjani8's Ryo Nishikido are still dating.

During last year's report, Nishikido and Aragaki's apartments were only 4 minutes apart on foot, and he would go to Aragaki's unit twice a week. After a year from the initial 'scandal', it was discovered that the two are now living in the same building.

The pair met each other after being cast together in the drama Zenkai Girl (July 2011). After FRIDAY scooped the pair's relationship last year, a number of women's magazines reported that the two have split up since. But it seems that the relationship has actually continued.

"Making a couple live near each other is a method used a lot within the industry, not just by Johnny's. The media won't be able to get inside these apartment buildings, so there's no fear of the two being photographed together. The pictures published on this issue of FRIDAY are just of Aragaki's agency car entering the parking lot of the said apartment, Nishikido walking on the sidewalk, and Aragaki going home into the apartment. If they have indeed broken up, then there's no point in living within the same building. So it can be assumed that their relationship have prospered ever since." - (Johnny's writer)

Nishikido has previously graced the pages of FRIDAY in 2011 when a woman he hooked up with leaked pictures of him in bed, and this past February when he was also picking up girls in Hawaii with the Akanishi troop.
"Nishikido recently planned to go cruising with the Akanishi troop members but got stranded at the airport due to bad weather. It seems that he's treating his relationship with Aragaki and his womanizing as 2 different things." - (same as above)

Some comments on the Internet: "Nishikido got FRIDAY'd again?", "I'm already getting tired of his FRIDAY reports (LOL)", "Nishikido, do your best", and a lot don't seem too much rattled about this report. Will Nishikido continue with his serious relationship with Aragaki, or will he once again be caught by FRIDAY with a different woman?






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Nakashima Mika & Kato Miriya to collaborate in song included in 2014 World Cup's official album

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Nakashima Mika and Kato Miriya will be working together for the first time in the song "Fighter" which will be included in the 2014 World Cup's official album involving various artistes all over the world and released as a single in Japan on 4 June. The song was chosen as the Asian representative for the tournament's album which will be sold from 21 May. The duo will also be invited to Brazil and are expected to perform the song live there during a World Cup-related music event.


Nakashima and Kato have been close friends all along but this is the first time they are working together. The lyrics were written by them while Kato composed the melody. The song "Fighter" is a rock number with a samba feel which will stir the competitive spirit. They both expressed admiration for each other and are proud to be chosen as the Asian representative in the World Cup album.



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Koki Tanaka Rumored To Make Full Scale Return This Fall

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Former KAT-TUN member Koki Tanaka(田中聖) (28), who was dismissed from Johnny's in September of 2013 could be making a full scale return soon.

In March of 2014, Tanaka was seen at the red carpet event for the 6th Okinawa International Film Festival. Although it was his first time appearing in public event in a very long time, plans for future entertainment activities have yet to be determined for him at this stage. According to an entertainment stakeholder, "It is said one of the reasons for his dismissal from Johnny's was the fact that he ran a bar in secrecy without the the knowledge and permission from the agency. Currently, the bar seems to have opened again. Also, his playboy behavior and his relationship with women also seem to remain unchanged as before."

However, this isn't a pessimistic way of looking at things for Tanaka. As stated by an entertainment insider, "Tanaka is unexpectedly on good terms with industry's heavyweights There are important people in television that want to push and recommend Tanaka . So to say, things are progressing nicely from behind the scenes. There is a plan right now that he may sign into the same agency as Norika Fujiwara. There is also another plan where he may even start a new private agency. Of course, it goes without saying that his financial backings are reliable. Still, things aren't going to happen immediately, I would say early fall would be a realistic estimate, which is about one year after he was fired from Johnny's."

There are still many hurdles for Tanaka to overcome since it is almost unheard of for someone to get fired from Johnny's and to make a full return to the entertainment world. The fact that he's doing well on Twitter also helps his case too. The entertainment insider added, "From the business side of things, having over 200k followers is something that it can't be overlooked. I would say this is the reason why it has led to the acceleration of his full-scale return."

It's going to take some time for sure, but is is going to be fun to see how Tanaka makes his return to the entertainment world.


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Japanese Music Stars To Play One Last Time At Tokyo's Old Olympic Stadium

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With plans already underway for a newly revamped National Olympic Stadium, the old stadium—the main site for the 1964 Summer Olympic Games—is scheduled to be demolished in 2015.

To say farewell to the old stadium, a two-night "JAPAN NIGHT" concert event is being planned for May 28-29. The first night, "Yell for JAPAN," will feature FUNKY Kato (formerly from Funky Monkey Babys), YUZU (Hunter x Hunter), The Gospellers (Hyōka), Kaori Kishitani, UKASUKA-G (Sakurai Kazutoshi of Mr. Children & GAKU-MC), Naoto Inti Raymi, Ikimono-gakari (Naruto Shippūden, Bleach), and more. The night will also feature a special group comprised of Toyomu Tamada, Seiji Kameda, Hirokazu Ogura, Susumu Nishikawa, Makoto Mingawa, Yuta Saito, Kinbara Chieko, and led by Seiji Kameda (Naruto, InuYasha, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood). The second night, "Japan to the World" will feature L'Arc-en-Ciel (Rurouni Kenshin, Fullmetal Alchemist), SEKAI NO OWARI, Perfume, and MAN WITH A MISSION.

Advance tickets will be available April 18 at noon JST from Lawson Ticket, with more pre-sale tickets available April 25 at 6PM JST from Ticket Pia, Lawson Ticket, e-Plus Ticket, and BARKS Ticket. General ticket sales begin May 11 at 10AM JST. Plans for international ticket sales will be announced this week.

JAPAN NIGHT marks L'Arc-en-Ciel's third appearance at the stadium; they played there for the second time last month. Paul McCartney will play at the stadium next month on May 17 and 18 as part of his "Out There! Tour."

Although some anime fans might associate the 2020 Tokyo Olympics stadium with Katsuhiro Otomo's Akira, the new National Stadium won't look anything like the one seen in the film. Designed by architect Zaha Hadid, the new stadium will seat 80,000 guests and feature a retractable roof. Hadid was the first woman and the first Muslim to win the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2004; she also designed the Aquatics Centre for the 2012 London Olympics.



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