Johnny’s “Marching J” fundraiser attracts 389,000 people over 3 days

Published By aznwave On Sunday, April 3rd 2011. Under Japan  Tags: , , , , , , , ,   
Johnny’s “Marching J” fundraiser attracts 389,000 people over 3 days
Many fans gathered outside the fundraiser for the March 11th earthquake, on the afternoon of April 3rd. As we previously reported, Johnny & Associates held a 3-day fundraiser at Tokyo’s Yoyogi National Stadium, as part of their earthq...

SMAP have personally donated more than 400 million yen

Published By aznwave On Tuesday, March 29th 2011. Under Japan  Tags: , , ,   
SMAP have personally donated more than 400 million yen
The Daily Sports Online has reported Johnny’s group SMAP have made personal donations of more than 400 million yen to help victims of the 3/11 disaster, it was revealed on March 27.It has been reported the five did not donate as a group, but indi...

Kanjani8’s new CF for “Monster Hunter Portable 3rd” revealed

Published By aznwave On Tuesday, March 22nd 2011. Under Japan  Tags: , , , , , ,   
Kanjani8’s new CF for “Monster Hunter Portable 3rd” revealed
Four members from Kanjani8, Maruyama Ryuhei, Murakami Shingo, Yokoyama Yu and Shibutani Subaru were chosen as the image characters for a popular PSP game titled “Monster Hunter Portable 3rd.”Their new commercial (CF) titled “Step Vers...

Johnny & Associates plan to hold concerts with low electricity usage

Published By aznwave On Sunday, March 20th 2011. Under Japan  Tags: ,   
Johnny & Associates plan to hold concerts with low electricity usage
On March 19th, Johnny & Associates which canceled all concerts in March due to the Great Tohoku Kanto Earthquake, has revealed that they are planning to hold concerts utilizing low electricity, starting in April. After the disaster, 18...

Koichi says sorry for cancelling SHOCK by greeting every fan

Published By aznwave On Monday, March 14th 2011. Under J. Actor, Japan  Tags: , ,   
Koichi says sorry for cancelling SHOCK by greeting every fan
Koichi Domoto (32) shook hands with 1800 fans as he apologized for the last minute decision to cancel Sunday’s SHOCK stage show performances, reports Chunichi Sports and Daily Sports Online.Following on from Saturday, Sunday’s March 13 mati...

Johnny’s Entertainment lifts artist photo ban on its official website

Published By aznwave On Wednesday, March 2nd 2011. Under Japan  Tags:   
Johnny’s Entertainment lifts artist photo ban on its official website
Johnny’s Entertainment (the agency for popular idol groups SMAP, TOKIO, Arashi, KAT-TUN, and NEWS, amongst many others) is famous for enforcing a strict “no photo” online policy for their artists. Even the official websites for drama...

Interview: Jin Akanishi Press conference

Published By aznwave On Wednesday, February 23rd 2011. Under Japan  Tags: , ,   
Interview: Jin Akanishi Press conference
オリ☆スタ(Ori-suta) 28/02/2011, No8-1578 translated by momoedgewood@wordpressQ: I would like to ask you, Akanishi-kun, to make the announcement.Akanishi: My first single to be released in the US has been decided.Q: You look like the President tod...

Interview: Kis-My-Ft2 Press conference

Published By aznwave On Wednesday, February 23rd 2011. Under Japan  Tags: , , , ,   
Interview: Kis-My-Ft2 Press conference
The press conference held minutes before their debut news present オリ☆スタ(Ori-suta) 28/02/2011, No 8-1578 translated by momoedgewood@wordpressQ: So now that you’re about to do your last concert of this tour, how have you found the fans in...

TOKIO’s Matsuoka Masahiro stars in drama “Koukousei Restaurant”

Published By aznwave On Wednesday, February 23rd 2011. Under Japan  Tags: , , ,   
TOKIO’s Matsuoka Masahiro stars in drama “Koukousei Restaurant”
TOKIO member Matsuoka Masahiro (34) is set to star in the newly announced NTV drama series “Koukousei Restaurant.” This will be his 7th time starring in the network’s Saturday 9:00pm time slot, setting a new record.Matsuoka plays a fo...

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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