On August 5th, Yamaguchi Tatsuya from TOKIO, announced his divorce through his agency, Johnny’s Entertainment. Yamaguchi married a former model who was five years younger, in March 2008. The two met through a friend and were married for about eight years. They have two sons together.
This week on Recochoku, Namie Amuro topped the chart with her new single, “Hero.”
On iTunes, RADWIMPS topped the chart with the movie version of their new single, “Zen Zen Zense.”
Naoto Inti Raymi’s “Overflows ~Kotoba ni Dekinakute~” topped the Recochoku monthly chart for July.
This week’s guests were Nogizaka46, WANIMA, SCANDAL, and Yumemiru Adolescence.
Nogizaka46 – Hadashi de Summer
WANIMA – Tomo ni
SCANDAL – Take Me Out
Yumemiru Adolescence – Love for You
Earlier, it was announced that Kubota Masataka and Fumika Shimizu will be playing Kaneki Ken and Kirishima Touka respectively in the live-action movie of Tokyo Ghoul. Today, the official website for the Tokyo Ghoul Live-action has announced newly-added casts for the upcoming movie next year!
Hey, Arama! Japan! It’s Friday, so it’s Open Post time! Feel free to chat with your fellow readers about whatever you like! Enjoy!
Actor Satoshi Tsumabuki (35) and girlfriend Maiko (31) revealed on the 4th of August they are getting married – although exact date of the marriage registration and ceremony will not be made public, celebration is definitely in order!
Utaite sasanomaly has just announced his second release for 2016. This new EP will be titled “M(OTHER)” and will be released on September 7th, four months after “Re:verb”. Its Track 1, “M(OTHER)”, is said to be a tribute song to the legendary videogame saga MOTHER. The EP will feature two brand new songs, “COFFEE” and “I MISS YOU”; plus the previously released as single “Re:verb” and “Tawagoto Speaker (in synonym)”. Check the starry cover art and the full tracklist just after the jump!
![[Alexandros] Releases Black and White PV for “Swan”](https://aramajapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/aramajapan_news_header_alexandros_art201606.jpg "[Alexandros] Releases Black and White PV for “Swan”")
On August 24, [Alexandros] will release their new single, “Swan.” The song serves as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “ON Ijou Hanzai Sousakan Todo Hinako.” The single’s B-side, “Nawe, Nawe”, is the theme song for the Japanese release of “The Legend of Tarzan” (called “Tarzan: REBORN” in Japan).
Today, [Alexandros] released the short music video for “Swan.” The song is one of their most electronic yet, featuring heavy vocal effects. The music video was shot in black and white, with the theme of people being in the same space, but having different outlooks on life. Check it out below, along with more details on [Alexandros]’s new single!