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July 11, 2004

It seems that the relationship between the Seibu Lions' star pitcher Matsuzaka Daisuke (22) and Nippon TV announcer Shibata Tomoyo (29) may be getting more serious. After Matsuzaka had been named the MVP for the first All-Star game yesterday, he appeared on the show "Sportsu Urugusu", on which Shibata is one of the hosts. Both seemed nervous and could hardly look at each other. Asked why he had seemed so calm as starting pitcher, Kintetsu Buffaloes hurler Iwakuma Hisahi (23) quipped "Well, I guess 'cos I'm married!" The remark was followed by an uncomfortable silence. A relationship between the pair was first rumored by gossip magazine Friday almost 4 years ago.

Aka! You have chance with Jin!!! :mrgreen:

bmwracer wrote:More entertainment news from Japan-zone.com - Your Guide to Japan and Japanese Culture: :D

July 11, 2004

It seems that the relationship between the Seibu Lions' star pitcher Matsuzaka Daisuke (22) and Nippon TV announcer Shibata Tomoyo (29) may be getting more serious. After Matsuzaka had been named the MVP for the first All-Star game yesterday, he appeared on the show "Sportsu Urugusu", on which Shibata is one of the hosts. Both seemed nervous and could hardly look at each other. Asked why he had seemed so calm as starting pitcher, Kintetsu Buffaloes hurler Iwakuma Hisahi (23) quipped "Well, I guess 'cos I'm married!" The remark was followed by an uncomfortable silence. A relationship between the pair was first rumored by gossip magazine Friday almost 4 years ago.

don't really understand the uncomforatb;e silence after iwakuma's quip? but iwakuma hisashi!! my fave baseballer in japan..!! kyaa..

bmwracer wrote:More entertainment news from Japan-zone.com - Your Guide to Japan and Japanese Culture: :D

July 11, 2004

It seems that the relationship between the Seibu Lions' star pitcher Matsuzaka Daisuke (22) and Nippon TV announcer Shibata Tomoyo (29) may be getting more serious. After Matsuzaka had been named the MVP for the first All-Star game yesterday, he appeared on the show "Sportsu Urugusu", on which Shibata is one of the hosts. Both seemed nervous and could hardly look at each other. Asked why he had seemed so calm as starting pitcher, Kintetsu Buffaloes hurler Iwakuma Hisahi (23) quipped "Well, I guess 'cos I'm married!" The remark was followed by an uncomfortable silence. A relationship between the pair was first rumored by gossip magazine Friday almost 4 years ago.

don't really understand the uncomforatb;e silence after iwakuma's quip? but iwakuma hisashi!! my fave baseballer in japan..!! kyaa..

Rinrin wrote:

Aka! You have chance with Jin!!! :mrgreen:

You mean me and Jin? eh? He's 9 yrs younger than me :beaten: Oh, well, if he loves me..why NOT!!

Akakage wrote:

You mean me and Jin? eh? He's 9 yrs younger than me :beaten: Oh, well, if he loves me..why NOT!!

Hey, there's a 7 year difference between Matsuzaka and Shibata, what's another 2 years difference! :mrgreen:

Rinrin wrote:

Hey, there's a 7 year difference between Matsuzaka and Shibata, what's another 2 years difference! :mrgreen:

It's like Sukebe Obachan and her Toyboy..oh wait..Demi moore and Ashton Kutchner.. :beaten: er...Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins? :hehe:

Akakage wrote:

It's like Sukebe Obachan and her Toyboy..oh wait..Demi moore and Ashton Kutchner.. :beaten: er...Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins? :hehe:

See, people have already done it before you so NO PROBLEM!! :hehe:

Rinrin wrote:

See, people have already done it before you so NO PROBLEM!! :hehe:

Alright..But I prefer Toma over Jin.. :nut: :hehe:

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July 12, 2004

Nomura Yojuro (photo, 38) will become the new head of the traditional kyogen family of Nomura Manzo next January. The role had been designated for his elder brother Mannojo, who passed away last month at the age of 44. Their father Nomura Man (74) announced the new successor during a funeral service for Mannojo in Tokyo. Yojuro will become the ninth actor to take on the Manzo name. • Pop diva Matsuda Seiko (42) sang the national anthem at a stadium for the first time to open the second Sanyo All-Star baseball game yesterday. Accompanied by comedian Ishibashi Takaaki (42), she was clearly very nervous and couldn't hold back the tears after her rendition of "Kimigayo."

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July 13, 2004

Actress Yamaguchi Tomoko (39) is to make her variety show debut at long last. She will be the special guest on SMAP's annual Fuji TV summer special "SMAPxSMAP" on July 19. When I read that she is publishing a new book a few days later, the timing seemed obvious. But it appears she won't be plugging her book or anything else on the show - a very rare case indeed. One of the most popular stars of the late 1980s-early 90s, she married actor Karasawa Toshiaki (41) in 1995. After that, her only drama role was in the 1996 hit "Long Vacation," alongside SMAP's Kimura Takuya (31), until a comeback this January. Otherwise, she has only been seen in TV commercials and has written some books.

Yay! I was wondering what happened to her. I can't wait to see her new variety show :applaud:

Tomoko's gonna be on SMAP?

Oh, man! Now I have to find somebody who collects SMAP!

Being a fan is harder work than it seems.

bmwracer wrote:More entertainment news from Japan-zone.com - Your Guide to Japan and Japanese Culture: :D

July 13, 2004

Actress Yamaguchi Tomoko (39) is to make her variety show debut at long last. She will be the special guest on SMAP's annual Fuji TV summer special "SMAPxSMAP" on July 19. When I read that she is publishing a new book a few days later, the timing seemed obvious. But it appears she won't be plugging her book or anything else on the show - a very rare case indeed. One of the most popular stars of the late 1980s-early 90s, she married actor Karasawa Toshiaki (41) in 1995. After that, her only drama role was in the 1996 hit "Long Vacation," alongside SMAP's Kimura Takuya (31), until a comeback this January. Otherwise, she has only been seen in TV commercials and has written some books.

Hey..This is great!! I thought she would never return to the limelight! :D :applaud:

Tomoko's gonna be on SMAP?

Oh, man! Now I have to find somebody who collects SMAP!

Being a fan is harder work than it seems.

Momokan uploads the new SMAPxSMAP episodes @ inheavysyrup.com.

Geezer wrote:Tomoko's gonna be on SMAP?

Oh, man! Now I have to find somebody who collects SMAP!

Being a fan is harder work than it seems.

Haha. When I saw Tomoko's name after I posted the news, I knew you'd have a missile lock, Geez. :hehe:

BMW,

The more I see, the more devoted I become.

But what about this line?

..." her only drama role was in the 1996 hit "Long Vacation," alongside SMAP's Kimura Takuya (31), until a comeback this January"

What come back in January? What did she do in January?

Geezer wrote:BMW,

The more I see, the more devoted I become.

I know where you're coming from.

But what about this line?

..." her only drama role was in the 1996 hit "Long Vacation," alongside SMAP's Kimura Takuya (31), until a comeback this January"

What come back in January? What did she do in January?

I'd inquire. :)

Precious Bamboo

uh-oh. I just went over and in heavy syrup is a bit torrent thing. Not exactly my area of expertise.

I wonder if I can get Elton to give up his trip to Hawaii to stay home and download that show for me.

Maybe I won't hold my breath.

BMW,

Any ideas as to where one would send said inquiry?

Nope. Never mind. I found the "Contact Us" link on the Entertainment page.

Geezer wrote:BMW,

Any ideas as to where one would send said inquiry?

Doesn't the japan-zone site have an e-mail address you can inquire at? :)