Well-known jazz/hip-hop band Gesu no Kiwami Otome. started the year off strong by releasing their second full album “Ryoseibai” in January. Now the group have revealed that their third album, titled “Daruma Ringo”, will also see release this year on December 7th. However, prior to its physical street date, the band’s new album will be made available in full on digital distribution services starting on November 9th.
In order to promote this new release, the music video for the album’s lead track “Shiawase Ringo” has been published to Gesu’s Youtube channel. The song is also available for free download (again, prior to December 7th) if you complete a special questionnaire found on Warner Music Japan’s official website.
You’ll find both the cover and track list for “Daruma Ringo”, as well as the music video for “Shiawase Ringo” just below the cut.
We’re back with this week’s edition of Oricon Flashback. This is where we look back on what topped Oricon this week 5, 10, 15, and 20 years ago. Think of it as a way to reminisce and learn about the past of Japanese music.
Pop chanteuse Ayumi Hamasaki took to her official Team Ayu blog today to announce her separation with her second husband Tyson Bodkin after three years together.
Hamasaki writes:
Today, there’s something I need to tell you all.
My partner, the man who walked this road with me together for three years, and I have decided to part ways. He is walking his own path, and I will walk mine.
As far as this announcement goes, I’m writing here because I wanted you to hear it from me first. For now, I’m focused on rehearsals for the TA tour and recording new songs and will keep on going!!!
Have a lovely Sunday.
This week on Recochoku, RADWIMPS topped the chart for the second week in a row with the movie version of “Zen Zen Zense.”
They also topped the iTunes chart with the song, for the fourth non-consecutive week.
This week’s guests were Flower, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, and Ken Yokoyama.
Flower – Hoka no Dareka Yori Kanashii Koi wo Shita dake
Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra feat. Ken Yokoyama – Sayonara Hotel
On September 10th Vogue Japan helped the city of Tokyo celebrate it’s 8th annual Fashion’s Night Out. An event to promote shopping and support the fashion industry, FNO is hosted by Vogue. Shoppers walked the streets of Harajuku, Aoyama, and Omotesando from 17:00 to 22:00, not only to shop but to participate in various events (like interviews, a T.V. show filming, radio-shows and short lectures). Celebrities like singer Crystal Kay, model Kozue Akimoto, screen writer Mari Okada, singer Rei Yasuda, beauty editior Kyoko Muramatsu and many others were there to lend their support and take part in the fun. Stores like Shu Uemura, Boucheron, and Karl Lagerfeld offered special sales and limited edition goods to tempt the public into spending their money. Check out the fun on fashion’s night out!
Hikari Mitsushima has been participating in the 73rd Venice Film Festival promoting her movie ‘Gukouroku‘ (international title: Traces of Sin). The 30-year old actress appeared in two dresses, both charming, though a tad extravagant. Check the photos and videos after the jump!
Current getsu9 “Suki na Hito ga Iru Koto” is nearing its final episode, but fans will be able to look forward for more! FUJI TV is producing a special spinoff of its hit romantic comedy series “A Girl & Three Sweethearts” (english title) in Taiwan.
In this spinoff, Nomura Shuhei who speaks fluent Mandarin takes the leading role of Toma, the youngest of the three Shibasaki brothers and the same character he plays in the main series. The spinoff also features a star-studded cast of today’s top Taiwanese actors and idols including Sylvia Wang, Teddy (of SpeXial), Ting (of A’N’D), and David Chiu.
With the upcoming broadcast in Taiwan, FUJI TV hopes that the spinoff, along with the main series, will draw a wider audience and attract new fans.
