Kuriyama Chiaki’s secret to shining is having an “adventurous spirit”

Published By aznwave On Sunday, March 27th 2011. Under Japan  Tags: , ,   
Kuriyama Chiaki’s secret to shining is having an “adventurous spirit”
Kuriyama Chiaki has come a long way since her acting days in Quentin Tarintino’s “Kill Bill, Volume 1” and Japanese film, “Battle Royale“. The actress turned singer released three singles, in which all were produced by som...

Japan’s Top 10 Celebrity Image Survey (Mao Asada reclaims top spot)

Published By aznwave On Sunday, March 27th 2011. Under J. Actress, Japan  Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,   
Japan’s Top 10 Celebrity Image Survey (Mao Asada reclaims top spot)
Figure skater Mao Asada holds the No. 1 spot in terms of popularity, recognition and image, according to Video Research Ltd, which has published the findings of its Celebrity Image Survey.The company, which specializes in TV audience ratings research, ...

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...

Yoshitaka Yuriko attends photobook event + reveals boyfriend cheated on her

Published By aznwave On Sunday, March 6th 2011. Under J. Actress, Japan  Tags: , , ,   
Yoshitaka Yuriko attends photobook event + reveals boyfriend cheated on her
On March 6th, actress Yoshitaka Yuriko attended a promotional event to commemorate her photobook, “Yoshitaka Yuriko UWAKI“, where she signed the book for 400 fans who were chosen from a draw. As we reported earlier, the photobook imagines t...

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 ...

Miyazaki Aoi to cover The Spiders in new “earth music & ecology” commercial

Published By aznwave On Tuesday, March 1st 2011. Under J. Actress, Japan  Tags: , , , ,   
Miyazaki Aoi to cover The Spiders in new “earth music & ecology” commercial
Apparel brand “earth music & ecology” is gearing up to release a new CM starring actress Miyazaki Aoi, who’ll sing an a capella cover of The Spiders‘ masterpiece, “Nantonaku Nantonaku“.Previous commercials starri...

Child actress Ohashi Nozomi becomes a panda ambassador

Published By aznwave On Monday, February 28th 2011. Under J. Actress, Japan  Tags: , ,   
Child actress Ohashi Nozomi becomes a panda ambassador
This month, Ueno Zoo received two giant pandas from China and on February 26th, talent Ohashi Nozomi (11) was selected as “Ueno’s Panda Welcoming Ambassador”.During the press conference, Ohashi appeared together with Ueno Zoo’s ...

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 ...

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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