Watanabe Dai stars in “Ramen Samurai”

Published By aznwave On Saturday, March 26th 2011. Under J. Actor, J.Drama, Japan  Tags: , , ,   
Watanabe Dai stars in “Ramen Samurai”
Actor Watanabe Dai (26) is starring in a movie called “Ramen Samurai,” scheduled for release this October. The movie, which finished filming this week, is based on a magazine column that was written by the owner of a popular ramen shop.The ...

Which young actors & actresses are best fit for the roles of parents?

Published By aznwave On Saturday, March 26th 2011. Under Japan  Tags: , ,   
Which young actors & actresses are best fit for the roles of parents?
This upcoming season the public is going to see two young actors portraying the role of a parent for the first time in their careers. Nishikido Ryo (26) is going to be a father in “Inu wo Kau to Iu Koto” and Anne (24) is going to play a mot...

Saki Aibu, Yuichi Kimura, others cheer up Tohoku at Okinawa film festival

Published By aznwave On Wednesday, March 23rd 2011. Under Japan  Tags: , , , , , ,   
Saki Aibu, Yuichi Kimura, others cheer up Tohoku at Okinawa film festival
Popular Japanese actress Saki Aibu, 25, and comedian Yuichi Kimura, 48, gathered together with other celebrities at the Okinawa International Movie Festival this week to send a message of encouragement to the quake-stricken Tohoku region.The film festi...

Beat Takeshi & Tokoro George team up to donate for disaster relief

Published By aznwave On Monday, March 21st 2011. Under Japan  Tags: , , ,   
Beat Takeshi & Tokoro George team up to donate for disaster relief
On March 19th, cinematic legend Beat Takeshi and versatile talent Tokoro George decided to team up to donate 10 million yen together to areas affected by the Great Tohoku Earthquake.Takeshi, who is also working to help build elementary schools amongst ...

Inception’s Watanabe, Yuu Aoi Host Ghibli Documentary

Published By aznwave On Friday, March 4th 2011. Under Japan  Tags: , , , ,   
Inception’s Watanabe, Yuu Aoi Host Ghibli Documentary
Actor Ken Watanabe (The Last Samurai, Letters from Iwo Jima, Inception) and actress Yuu Aoi (Honey and Clover, Tekkonkinkreet, Redline) will host Studio Ghibli Monogatari (The Story of Studio Ghibli), a documentary that will air on Japan's NTV network ...

Is Kuroki Meisa torn between an elite banker and an ikemen actor?

Published By aznwave On Thursday, February 24th 2011. Under J. Actress, Japan  Tags: , , , , ,   
Is Kuroki Meisa torn between an elite banker and an ikemen actor?
According to an article in the newest edition of the tabloid “Josei Seven“, it seems as if actress and singer Kuroki Meisa (22) is torn between an elite banker and an ikemen (good-looking) actor.One of her little love stories was allegedly ...

Kato Seishiro becomes a teacher for SoftBank Mobile

Published By aznwave On Thursday, February 24th 2011. Under J. Actor, Japan  Tags: , ,   
Kato Seishiro becomes a teacher for SoftBank Mobile
Popular child actor Kato Seishiro (9) will be making his first appearance in a new SoftBank Mobile commercial. He will be taking on the role of a teacher in the popular “Shiratoke” commercial series. Following Gattsu Ishimatsu’s appea...

Narimiya Hiroki & Maximum The Hormone participate in new CM for “Stride”

Published By aznwave On Thursday, February 24th 2011. Under Japan  Tags: , , ,   
Narimiya Hiroki & Maximum The Hormone participate in new CM for “Stride”
Kraft Foods Japan released a new CM for “Stride” gum recently titled, “Evolution – Rock”. Narimiya Hiroki is participating as the lead actor in the CM.The CM shows that through the long-lasting flavor of Stride, Narimiya e...

Ichikawa Ebizo, Kobayashi Mao to become parents!!

Published By aznwave On Wednesday, February 23rd 2011. Under J. Actor, J. Actress, Japan  Tags: , , ,   
Ichikawa Ebizo, Kobayashi Mao to become parents!!
Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ebizo (33) and freelance announcer Kobayashi Mao (28) are preparing for a new addition to their family. According to a source close to the couple, Kobayashi is five months pregnant with their first child.Ichikawa and Kobayashi got...

Horikita Maki stars in home drama “Umareru” with Okura Tadayoshi, Nakajima Kento

Published By aznwave On Wednesday, February 23rd 2011. Under J. Actress, J.Drama, Japan  Tags: , , , , , ,   
Horikita Maki stars in home drama “Umareru” with Okura Tadayoshi, Nakajima Kento
Actress Horikita Maki (22) is confirmed to star in a new TBS drama series titled “Umareru” this spring. Her supporting cast will include Tanaka Misako (51), Kanjani8 member Okura Tadayoshi (25), and Johnny's Jr. member Nakajima Kento (16).H...
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