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Yasumoto Hiroki (35) Shibusawa Eiichi (1840-1931) Sasaki Joh (62) Oshima Michiru (51) Watanabe Jiro (57) Torigoe Mari (47) Kohiruimaki Kahoru (47) Harold Sakuishi (43)  Kimura Tae (41) Ichinose Hidekazu (37) Nojima Kenji (36)  Kashiwabara Takashi (35) Yazawa Shin (31) Nagano Tsubaki (31) Kaneko Miho (31) Gamo Mayu (30) Rachi Shinji (29)  Takami Cocoro (28)  Takahashi

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Day 1: 12 December 2011 Planning for this 3-week trip was done way in advance, mostly done by unleash. I booked flights and hotels which were a good distance from places we were going to visit. We hope the info here will be useful if you're going to Japan. Feel free to ask anything, we'll help if we can :) Singapore to Haneda (ANA) Haneda to Kagoshima (ANA) Kagoshima to Yakushima (JAL)

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13th March 2012 Announcement. On this occasion I would like to take the opportunity to inform everyone that I, Yamada Yu, will get married to the actor Oguri Shun-san. We have gone through much hardship and many barriers. During those times, while we supported each other, we believed in building a happy home full of smiles. We are still inexperienced and we hope to mature with the help of

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An important notice to everyone who has always given me support On this occassion, I, Oguri Shun, will get married to Yamada Yu-san whom I have been seeing for a while. From the moment we started dating, we had marriage in mind. We hold each other in respect and she is a wonderful partner to have as we both grow in maturity. I had always felt that we would come to this day. From now on, we

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Matsumoto Jun (28) of Arashi has given his blessings to the news of Oguri Shun getting married. "When I heard the news, I saw you in a glittering light. Oguri Shun is so cool!! I felt really happy when I heard it. May the days the two of you spend together from now on be filled with joy... Your good friends will watch over you closely. Let's celebrate soon!! Oguri Shun-san, Yu-san,

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Oguri Shun (29) and model Yamada Yu (27) are getting married. They intend to register their marriage on White Day, 14th March. Yamada is not expecting and there are no plans for a wedding ceremony yet. The couple got to know each other when they did Japanese voice-overs for the animated movie 'Surf's Up'. It was reported that both their families spent the New Year's holidays earlier this

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Soccer star Honda Keisuke (25), who is currently playing for CSKA Moscow, is the new CM character for Asahi's sugarless mint tablets 'MINTIA'. In the CM, he is known as Mr. MINTIA and the catchphrase he uses is 'Ore wa motteru' (I have it). There are two versions of the CM. The first one shows him stepping out of a private jet to meet his friends while the other one is of him dining on a

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3rd March 2012 10:39:08 Theme: Blog I received the Best Actress Award at the Japan Academy Awards. I'm so surprised, my jet-lag was completely blown away. It feels like an award too good for me. But I wasn't only feeling joy. I remember tensing up under the weight of the trophy. 'Youkame no Semi' won 10 awards. Surprise and delight just followed one after another. I have days of sorrow,

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Kimura Ryo will take on the lead role of 'Rin' in the stage play adaptation of Katou Kazue's manga 'Ao no Exorcist'.  Totani Kimito is playing his twin brother 'Yukio'. The play will run from 11th May to 17th May at Nihon Seinenkan. Tickets are priced at 6500yen. Cast Okumura Rin: Kimura Ryo Okumura Yukio: Totani Kimito Moriyama Shiemi: Nakajima Airi Suguro Ryuji: Tomotsune Yuuki Shima Renzo:

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Date: 6th May 2012 (Sunday) Venue: Stellar Ball (Shinagawa Prince Hotel) Time: Afternoon Show 13:00, Evening Show 17:00 Performances by:  Black Velvet   Saiga Mitsuki feat. JUST   ELEKITER ROUND 0 (Hino Satoshi & Tachibana Shinnosuke)  M.O.E (Hatano Wataru & Terashima Takuma) Sponsors: Marine Entertainment, Nippon Cultural Broadcasting inc. Tickets: 1F Standing 5500yen,

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Star Wars In Concert, a musical extravaganza featuring an orchestra, choir and footage from the Star Wars saga film will arrive in Japan this summer. This will be its first performance in Asia. The concert made its debut in London in April 2009. It then toured US and Europe through 2010. This time round, the sound system has been upgraded and the whole hall will be outfitted for a more

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5-member band HY will hold a live performance 'HY’s PARADE ～Leap Day “4年に一度の”Premium LIVE～' at Shibuya's Space Shower TV The Diner on 29th February. The event is a special tribute to their hit song '366 Nichi' which was the theme song for the drama and subsequently movie version of 'Akai Ito' which starred Mizobata Junpei and Minamisawa Nao. Akai Ito was composed by member Nakasone Izumi, as

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21st January 2012 09:03:59 Theme: Staff Diary The last one is a red dress. Keita Maruyama-san designed this just for Mao-san!! Stylist Onu-san and Keita-san discussed on the perfect silhouette for Mao-san. It's really cute. Even the bracelet was hand-made. The completed outfit had such a beautiful silhouette, it's gorgeous. Keita-san and all the staff, thank you very much! Dress: Keita

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Actor Tamayama Tetsuji (31) is now a married man. His agency sent a fax to the media asking them to refrain from publishing his wife's photo or name since she is a non-celebrity. He chose to register his marriage on Valentine's Day as it is a special day. They got to know each other through a mutual friend and have been dating for about half a year. They found out she was expecting in December

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Mao's New Year Postcard

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20th January 2012 09:39:41 Theme: Blog Thank you for the many entries submitted when we requested for a Kouhaku Outfit Design. Everyone's entries were carefully looked over. I was given the privilege of choosing from so many entries but on the day itself, because of time constraints, I could only give a short introduction so once again... The design I chose. Actually, I didn't have the

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19th January 2012 19:15:01 Theme: Staff Diary The 3rd outfit was a beige pink sequin dress. It was a simple design but entirely sequined, so on stage it looked all sparkly. Beautiful!! She changed into this outfit before the 'Ashita wo Utao 1' Corner! As Akikawa Masafumi-san and Natsukawa Rimi-san sang 'Asu To Iu Hi Ga', videos and photos of Mao-san visiting a baby born on 11 March were shown

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Popular child actress Ashida Mana (7) is the CM character for Nissin Foods' 'Chicken Ramen' new CM. Wearing a chick costume, she sells Chicken Ramen pushing a cart. "It was fun pushing the cute cart," she said with smile. The CM airs nationwide from the 26th onwards. Source

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23rd January 2012 Making an appearance on 'Shabekuri 007'! It's an honour to be the first guest for this variety show this year (^O^)／ The last time was about 2 years ago, while promoting 'DareKiss'. Unbelievable how quickly time has passed …(T_T) Thank you to those who have watched 'Always Sunset on Third Street 64' over the weekend. Those who have yet to watch it, do look forward to it.

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20th January 2012 In the morning, appearances on 'ZIP!' and 'Sukkiri'. Teri-san likes Third Street too, so it's exciting. After this, she'll be on 'PON!', 'Hirunandesu' and 'every'. It's snowing today, it's going to be cold. Today after watching TV, or tomorrow onwards, please head for the cinemas o(^▽^)o 20th January 2012 Last Promotion for Today Promotion on 'every' after this, the

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On the 21st, actress Sakuraba Nanami (19) attended the opening day stage greetings for the anime movie '.hack Sekai no Mukou ni' at Tokyo's Theatre Shinjuku. She takes on the lead role as the voice of the main character. Even though it is her second time working as  a voice actress, she made more NGs than first time voice actors Matsuzaka Tori (23) and Tanaka Kei (27). She revealed, "It's

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19th January 2012 12:02:36 Theme: Staff Diary 2nd outfit, a white one-piece. The silhouette was so beautiful we decided on the first one we saw when we were choosing the the outfit!! The Kids Corner was on right after the kimono, so something cute would be right but Mao-san really liked it too. For the hair, the updo was brought down and braided sideways. The time between the outfit change

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Pitcher Darvish Yu (25), who has just signed on with Rangers for a six year, $60 million contract is officially divorced from talento Saeko (25). On the 19th, they posted a joint statement on their respective blogs. Saeko will take custody of their two boys, aged three and two. According to some reports, Darvish will not pay any compensation money but will provide 'reasonable' child-support

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Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan will start selling its new item 'Chicken Fillet Double' (also known as Double Down in US) on 2nd February. Two pieces of chicken breast meat will be used in place of buns. Stuffed between them will be a slice of Gouda cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon and mayonnaise. It costs 450円 by itself and 500円 with an M size drink set. For those lucky enough to be in Tokyo now,

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On 18th January, Oguri Shun attended a promotional event for the movie 'Kitsutsuki to Ame' in a kimono. The only one striding confidently onto the stage dressed in traditional wear, he remarked,"It's a new year, so I thought I'd try a change of mood too. I want to be the type of guy that people will say 'That fella is always doing stage greets in a kimono'. But since just now, everyone has

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18th January 2012 15:50:07 Theme: Staff Diary Everyone, sorry for the long wait. I'd like to introduce the different outfits she changed into during Kouhaku!! First, the kimono she wore at the opening. It's a beautiful long-sleeved kimono. Mao-san loves the kimono and she has attended a class on how to put them on before. In particular, she loves the antiques. She likes the old-fashion

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The edition of gossip magazine 'Josei Jishin' which goes on sale 17th January claims that Sawajiri Erika is living together with her new man. At the end of last year, the magazine caught Sawajiri on a date with A-san at Yokohama's Chinatown. On 11th January, the day after news broke of Sawajiri's starring role in 'Helter Skelter', Josei Jishin caught up with A-san directly in the neighbourhood

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What's new in konbinis こだわりおむすび いくら醤油漬け  Kodawari Omusubi Ikura Shouyuzuke What: Rice ball with salmon roe seasoned with soy sauce and sake Wallet: 170円 When: From 13 January 2012 Where: 7-Eleven 糖しぼり沢庵  Toshiburi Takuan What: Sugar-cured pickled daikon radish Wallet: 190円 When: From 11 January 2012 Where: 7-Eleven ふんわり玉子の天津飯  Funwari Tamago no Tenshinhan What: Crab omelet on

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14th January 2012 10:07:10Theme: Staff DiaryEveryone, thanks for all your messages.Sorry for not posting an update.About Mao-san, she's doing fine so please don't worry.Next week, I plan to upload photos like what she wore at Kouhaku and so on.The days are getting colder so take care not to catch a cold.

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