bmwracer wrote:
Your lucky day? :hehe:
Only in Japan....
She looks like a buncha little squares with red x's... That's FOINE?? :beaten:
Huh?
Only in Japan....
Huh?
Japanese Entertainment News
Started by bmwracer · 25 Feb 2004 · 3,505 replies
Japanese Entertainment
Only in Japan....
Huh?
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bmwracer wrote:
Gomen. Bad joke.
The links appears to be dead... All I get are those blasted white squares with red X's...
Like I said, bad joke. :sweat: :sweat: :banghead:
Oh, :hehe: . I didn't get the joke, probably because I see one of the photos, Tu probably sees all of them. I wonder why you didn't see any :headscratch:?
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![[image]](http://gravure.client.jp/images/yamada_yu/large/yamada_yu_03.jpg){kind=link}
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kitakaze wrote:I wonder why you didn't see any :headscratch:?
Some sites don't allow hotlinking to their site and/or images to keep bandwidth usage down... So a dead link icon shows up instead.
Tu can see all of 'em 'cause he connected to that site and the images are loaded into his system's cache...
bmwracer wrote:
Just stay out of that area, if possible... I wouldn't dare go near the place I grew up... Even during the day. :sweat:
Oh yeah, missed that one. This was actually in Santa Rosa. If you were here for Cinco de Mayo, you'd know what I was talking about.... :sweat:
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May 8, 2005
It was revealed yesterday that talentos Fujii Takashi (33) and Otoha (24) are engaged. They plan to give a joint press conference in Tokyo tomorrow and are expected to announce a July date for their wedding. The romance had been rumored since January of last year but is still surprising to many people as Fujii is often believed to be gay. He exploded onto the variety show circuit back in the late 90s with a character that was at once innocent and raunchily gay. Over the last few years, his Matthew Minami character has been very successful. The late-night "Matthew's Best Hit TV" show on Fuji TV features Fujii in a blond wig and pink pin-stripe suit interviewing various guests. One of these "guests" was Hollywood star Bill Murray as the show was featured in a fictional segment of the movie "Lost in Translation." Otoha is a former pin-up girl, initially best known for her F-cup chest, who has built a modestly successful career as an actress and singer. The two met while making a coffee commercial (photo) in 2003. Fujii was very supportive when she lost her father in May 2004 and she returned the favor in October when he was suddenly hospitalized with acute gastritis two weeks before a planned concert in Los Angeles. Fujii's illness no doubt was a result of having to maintain his always "high tension" onscreen persona. Offscreen he is said to be very quiet.
• Morning Musume gave the last concert of their national tour yesterday at the Nippon Budokan. They said sayonara to member Ishikawa Rika (20), who will pursue a solo career, and welcomed new member Kusumi Koharu (12). 10,000 fans waved pink penlights as they gave a tearful farewell to end Rika-chan's five years with the group. She is the twelfth member to "graduate" from the group.
May 8, 2005
It was revealed yesterday that talentos Fujii Takashi (33) and Otoha (24) are engaged. They plan to give a joint press conference in Tokyo tomorrow and are expected to announce a July date for their wedding. The romance had been rumored since January of last year but is still surprising to many people as Fujii is often believed to be gay. He exploded onto the variety show circuit back in the late 90s with a character that was at once innocent and raunchily gay. Over the last few years, his Matthew Minami character has been very successful. The late-night "Matthew's Best Hit TV" show on Fuji TV features Fujii in a blond wig and pink pin-stripe suit interviewing various guests. One of these "guests" was Hollywood star Bill Murray as the show was featured in a fictional segment of the movie "Lost in Translation." Otoha is a former pin-up girl, initially best known for her F-cup chest, who has built a modestly successful career as an actress and singer. The two met while making a coffee commercial (photo) in 2003. Fujii was very supportive when she lost her father in May 2004 and she returned the favor in October when he was suddenly hospitalized with acute gastritis two weeks before a planned concert in Los Angeles. Fujii's illness no doubt was a result of having to maintain his always "high tension" onscreen persona. Offscreen he is said to be very quiet.
• Morning Musume gave the last concert of their national tour yesterday at the Nippon Budokan. They said sayonara to member Ishikawa Rika (20), who will pursue a solo career, and welcomed new member Kusumi Koharu (12). 10,000 fans waved pink penlights as they gave a tearful farewell to end Rika-chan's five years with the group. She is the twelfth member to "graduate" from the group.
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May 9, 2005
Avex has announced the star-studded lineup for this year's "A-Nation '05" concert tour. The seven shows will play to 250,000 people at five venues nationwide between July 30 and August 28. Nine of the ten acts on the bill have had made No.1 on the Oricon charts. Last year's lineup of Hamasaki Ayumi (26), BoA (18), Ohtsuka Ai (22), Hitomi (29), ELT, Do As Infinity, Koda Kumi (22), Road of Major, and TRF will be joined by new Avex stablemate Suzuki Ami (photo, 23).
• The world will get its first look at Watanabe Ken's second Hollywood venture, "Batman Begins," on May 31 at Tokyo's fashionable Roppongi Hills. Watanabe (45), currently living in Los Angeles, and star Christian Bale (31) will be in Japan for the world premier. The film goes on general release on June 18. Speaking at a PR event in London yesterday, director Christopher Nolan described Watanabe as an actor with "charisma" who he'd like to work with again. The Japanese star has a fairly minor but "important" role as Ra's al Ghul, a mentor who teaches the young Bruce Wayne about the boundaries between good and evil.
• As reported here yesterday, talentos Fujii Takashi (33) and Otoha (24) gave a press conference today to announce their engagement. The event was broadcast live by the afternoon wide shows. It is the latest in a recent spate of comedians getting married to other showbiz stars: Uchan Nanchan's Uchimura Teruyoshi (40) and announcer Tokunaga Yumi (29) made headlines in March, while Neptune leader Nagura Jun (36) and talento Watanabe Marina (32) announced their nuptials in April.
May 9, 2005
Avex has announced the star-studded lineup for this year's "A-Nation '05" concert tour. The seven shows will play to 250,000 people at five venues nationwide between July 30 and August 28. Nine of the ten acts on the bill have had made No.1 on the Oricon charts. Last year's lineup of Hamasaki Ayumi (26), BoA (18), Ohtsuka Ai (22), Hitomi (29), ELT, Do As Infinity, Koda Kumi (22), Road of Major, and TRF will be joined by new Avex stablemate Suzuki Ami (photo, 23).
• The world will get its first look at Watanabe Ken's second Hollywood venture, "Batman Begins," on May 31 at Tokyo's fashionable Roppongi Hills. Watanabe (45), currently living in Los Angeles, and star Christian Bale (31) will be in Japan for the world premier. The film goes on general release on June 18. Speaking at a PR event in London yesterday, director Christopher Nolan described Watanabe as an actor with "charisma" who he'd like to work with again. The Japanese star has a fairly minor but "important" role as Ra's al Ghul, a mentor who teaches the young Bruce Wayne about the boundaries between good and evil.
• As reported here yesterday, talentos Fujii Takashi (33) and Otoha (24) gave a press conference today to announce their engagement. The event was broadcast live by the afternoon wide shows. It is the latest in a recent spate of comedians getting married to other showbiz stars: Uchan Nanchan's Uchimura Teruyoshi (40) and announcer Tokunaga Yumi (29) made headlines in March, while Neptune leader Nagura Jun (36) and talento Watanabe Marina (32) announced their nuptials in April.
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May 10, 2005
Another big showbiz wedding was revealed yesterday - popular young kabuki and movie actor Nakamura Shido (32) and actress Takeuchi Yuko (25) are to get hitched before the end of the year. The romance started when the two co-starred as a couple separated by death in last year's movie "Ima, Ai ni Yukimasu." They are said to have made the decision and announced it to family, close friends and, of course, their agencies at the end of last month. Both are planning to continue their highly successful acting careers after marriage. The beautiful Takeuchi is said not to be pregnant, a question that seems to be standard for showbiz couples. Shido, who is one of the young kabuki generation that have drawn fans back to the traditional theater, was thought to be connected with talento Shinohara Tomoe (26) since 2003, but he has denied that they ever actually dated. Having made his kabuki debut at the age of nine, he entered the world of movies with 2002's "Ping Pong" and has been all over the small and big screen since. Takeuchi made her TV debut in a commercial in 1995. Her break came as the heroine of the NHK morning serial "Asuka" in 1999. She was voted No.1 last year in an image poll of the most popular talentos.
• Former Luna Sea vocalist Kawamura Ryuichi (34) and guitarist Inoran (34) have teamed up with songwriter H. Hayama (30) to form the new group Tourbillon. Hayama has written hits for Amuro Namie (26) and boy band W-inds.
• Heavy metal legends Judas Priest are back in Japan for the first time in 14 years. They kicked off their 6th Japan tour at the Pacifico Yokohama arena on Sunday. With Rob Halford back on vocals, they will play eight shows in seven cities, including the equally legendary Nippon Budokan on May 19.
May 10, 2005
Another big showbiz wedding was revealed yesterday - popular young kabuki and movie actor Nakamura Shido (32) and actress Takeuchi Yuko (25) are to get hitched before the end of the year. The romance started when the two co-starred as a couple separated by death in last year's movie "Ima, Ai ni Yukimasu." They are said to have made the decision and announced it to family, close friends and, of course, their agencies at the end of last month. Both are planning to continue their highly successful acting careers after marriage. The beautiful Takeuchi is said not to be pregnant, a question that seems to be standard for showbiz couples. Shido, who is one of the young kabuki generation that have drawn fans back to the traditional theater, was thought to be connected with talento Shinohara Tomoe (26) since 2003, but he has denied that they ever actually dated. Having made his kabuki debut at the age of nine, he entered the world of movies with 2002's "Ping Pong" and has been all over the small and big screen since. Takeuchi made her TV debut in a commercial in 1995. Her break came as the heroine of the NHK morning serial "Asuka" in 1999. She was voted No.1 last year in an image poll of the most popular talentos.
• Former Luna Sea vocalist Kawamura Ryuichi (34) and guitarist Inoran (34) have teamed up with songwriter H. Hayama (30) to form the new group Tourbillon. Hayama has written hits for Amuro Namie (26) and boy band W-inds.
• Heavy metal legends Judas Priest are back in Japan for the first time in 14 years. They kicked off their 6th Japan tour at the Pacifico Yokohama arena on Sunday. With Rob Halford back on vocals, they will play eight shows in seven cities, including the equally legendary Nippon Budokan on May 19.
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May 11, 2005
Pop duo Puffy will play four shows in Japan in June and tour the US east coast in the autumn. They recently played to 2,000 fans at the legendary Fillmore in San Fransisco on April 27, rounding off their US concert tour, "Hi! Hi! Puffy AmiYumi Rock Show -- Go West!!" The duo, Yoshimura Yumi (30) and Ohnuki Ami (31), went to see a SF Giants baseball game the night before the gig and were introduced on the big screen. the following night, they appeared on the popular late-night network show Jimmy Kimmel Live.
• We reported here about the wedding announcement of kabuki and movie actor Nakamura Shido (32) and actress Takeuchi Yuko (25), mentioning that Takeuchi was not pregnant. Well, it turns out she is. Nakamura gave a press conference yesterday at the Kabukiza theater in Tokyo's Ginza. The always ebullient Shido was unusually nervous in front of about 100 media reporters. He said they had decided to register their marriage in June and hoped to have a wedding ceremony within the year. He also revealed that Takeuchi is three months pregnant.
• It was revealed yesterday that comedian Uchimura Teruyoshi (40) and former TV Asahi announced Tokunaga Yumi (29) got married on April 23. According to Uchimura's agency, the Amagaseki train crash on the morning of April 25, which caused 107 deaths, made the couple decide to delay the announcement of their marriage.
May 11, 2005
Pop duo Puffy will play four shows in Japan in June and tour the US east coast in the autumn. They recently played to 2,000 fans at the legendary Fillmore in San Fransisco on April 27, rounding off their US concert tour, "Hi! Hi! Puffy AmiYumi Rock Show -- Go West!!" The duo, Yoshimura Yumi (30) and Ohnuki Ami (31), went to see a SF Giants baseball game the night before the gig and were introduced on the big screen. the following night, they appeared on the popular late-night network show Jimmy Kimmel Live.
• We reported here about the wedding announcement of kabuki and movie actor Nakamura Shido (32) and actress Takeuchi Yuko (25), mentioning that Takeuchi was not pregnant. Well, it turns out she is. Nakamura gave a press conference yesterday at the Kabukiza theater in Tokyo's Ginza. The always ebullient Shido was unusually nervous in front of about 100 media reporters. He said they had decided to register their marriage in June and hoped to have a wedding ceremony within the year. He also revealed that Takeuchi is three months pregnant.
• It was revealed yesterday that comedian Uchimura Teruyoshi (40) and former TV Asahi announced Tokunaga Yumi (29) got married on April 23. According to Uchimura's agency, the Amagaseki train crash on the morning of April 25, which caused 107 deaths, made the couple decide to delay the announcement of their marriage.
bmwracer wrote:More entertainment news from Japan-zone.com-Your Guide to Japan and Japanese Culture: :D
May 11, 2005
Pop duo Puffy will play four shows in Japan in June and tour the US east coast in the autumn. They recently played to 2,000 fans at the legendary Fillmore in San Fransisco on April 27, rounding off their US concert tour, "Hi! Hi! Puffy AmiYumi Rock Show -- Go West!!" The duo, Yoshimura Yumi (30) and Ohnuki Ami (31), went to see a SF Giants baseball game the night before the gig and were introduced on the big screen. the following night, they appeared on the popular late-night network show Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Jimmy Kimmel is an ignorant jackass. Ami and Yumi should have taken turns beating him with a baseball bat. Or at the same time.
Dear god, 2000 fans...I don't think there were that many when I saw them there in October. Probably all little kids now.
kitakaze wrote:Jimmy Kimmel is an ignorant jackass.
:lol: :lol: :lol:
bmwracer wrote:
• Former Luna Sea vocalist Kawamura Ryuichi (34) and guitarist Inoran (34) have teamed up with songwriter H. Hayama (30) to form the new group Tourbillon. Hayama has written hits for Amuro Namie (26) and boy band W-inds.
Awesome. I can't wait for their first single. :woot:
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May 12, 2005
Actress Adachi Yumi (photo, 23) may have a new love in her life. Just weeks after the public split from boyfriend Kuroda Arthur (44), Adachi is now seeing Itoda Jun (32) of the comedy duo Speed Wagon, according to the weekly magazine Josei Seven. At a PR event yesterday for an autumn Fuji TV drama series, Adachi described Itoda as a friend, someone she occasionally meets for dinner. In the new drama, she will play a "yankee" (delinquent girl) who battles her father and domestic violence.
• Also rumored to be romantically involved is singer BoA (18). The weekly magazine Friday reports that the Japan-based Korean singer is going out with a 26-year old stylist, and published photos of the couple kissing in Odaiba, a popular waterfront date spot. It is her first romance made public. The popular singer is in the 4th year of a successful career, though she only recently had her first No.1 on the Oricon chart with "Do the Motion". She is currently in Korea recording her new album, due for release in June.
• Uchi Hiroki (18), a member of the pop groups News and Kan Johnny 8, was admitted to hospital on Monday. The cause is said to be pneumothorax, a condition in which air escapes from the lungs into the chest cavity and compresses the lungs. He has undergone surgery and will need about three weeks to recover. according to the Johnny's Jimusho agency, he experienced chest pains during his performance in a musical in Osaka on Sunday and went to hospital the following morning. As is the Japanese style, he apologized to his fans for worrying and inconveniencing them.
• Talento Nakayama Hideaki (37) is a father for the third time. His agency announced this week that his wife, former Takarazuka star and talento Shiraki Ayaka (37), gave birth to their third son, whom they've named Keigo, on May 6.
• Father and son Tokumitsu Kazuo (63), an announcer, and talento Masayuki (33) are currently making their first TV appearance together. The pair are in the TV commercial for the new album by Kawashima Ai (19). The elder Tokumitsu, a veteran Giants fan known for his ability to cry, is said to be a big fan. He and his son say they have been moved to tears by Kawashima's latest album, "12-ko no Uta" (12 Songs), which goes on sale today. The singer-songwriter recently played her 1,000th "rojo raibu" (street performance).
May 12, 2005
Actress Adachi Yumi (photo, 23) may have a new love in her life. Just weeks after the public split from boyfriend Kuroda Arthur (44), Adachi is now seeing Itoda Jun (32) of the comedy duo Speed Wagon, according to the weekly magazine Josei Seven. At a PR event yesterday for an autumn Fuji TV drama series, Adachi described Itoda as a friend, someone she occasionally meets for dinner. In the new drama, she will play a "yankee" (delinquent girl) who battles her father and domestic violence.
• Also rumored to be romantically involved is singer BoA (18). The weekly magazine Friday reports that the Japan-based Korean singer is going out with a 26-year old stylist, and published photos of the couple kissing in Odaiba, a popular waterfront date spot. It is her first romance made public. The popular singer is in the 4th year of a successful career, though she only recently had her first No.1 on the Oricon chart with "Do the Motion". She is currently in Korea recording her new album, due for release in June.
• Uchi Hiroki (18), a member of the pop groups News and Kan Johnny 8, was admitted to hospital on Monday. The cause is said to be pneumothorax, a condition in which air escapes from the lungs into the chest cavity and compresses the lungs. He has undergone surgery and will need about three weeks to recover. according to the Johnny's Jimusho agency, he experienced chest pains during his performance in a musical in Osaka on Sunday and went to hospital the following morning. As is the Japanese style, he apologized to his fans for worrying and inconveniencing them.
• Talento Nakayama Hideaki (37) is a father for the third time. His agency announced this week that his wife, former Takarazuka star and talento Shiraki Ayaka (37), gave birth to their third son, whom they've named Keigo, on May 6.
• Father and son Tokumitsu Kazuo (63), an announcer, and talento Masayuki (33) are currently making their first TV appearance together. The pair are in the TV commercial for the new album by Kawashima Ai (19). The elder Tokumitsu, a veteran Giants fan known for his ability to cry, is said to be a big fan. He and his son say they have been moved to tears by Kawashima's latest album, "12-ko no Uta" (12 Songs), which goes on sale today. The singer-songwriter recently played her 1,000th "rojo raibu" (street performance).
bmwracer wrote:More entertainment news from Japan-zone.com-Your Guide to Japan and Japanese Culture: :D
May 12, 2005
• Also rumored to be romantically involved is singer BoA (18). The weekly magazine Friday reports that the Japan-based Korean singer is going out with a 26-year old stylist, and published photos of the couple kissing in Odaiba, a popular waterfront date spot. It is her first romance made public. The popular singer is in the 4th year of a successful career, though she only recently had her first No.1 on the Oricon chart with "Do the Motion". She is currently in Korea recording her new album, due for release in June.
I hope she means "Do the Motion" on my lap....
kitakaze wrote:
I hope she means "Do the Motion" on my lap....
next time she does, tell her to change her fuggin' name...that name is so dayem wack it makes we wanna yack.
Tu_triky wrote:
next time she does, tell her to change her fuggin' name...that name is so dayem wack it makes we wanna yack.
:confused:
kitakaze wrote:
:confused:
BoA....what the fug is that...Bank of America's new spokesperson......the name just sux......
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