This past April Momoiro Clover Z announced their plans of having a trans-America tour, first choosing the state of Hawaii and the cities of L.A. and N.Y.C. as the locations for their concerts . Now they’re setting the dates in stone! Continue on to find them out and learn how you can spend sometime with Momoiro Clover Z before the show.
Last year, Eri Nobuchika decided to revive her music career after taking 6 years off. She signed with Avex and released a video on YouTube featuring covers as well as some original songs. She was also a featured singer on Fuji TV’s now defunct music show, Suiyou Kayousai.
Today, it was announced that Eri will be releasing new material on October 5 on Avex’s rhythm zone label. This is her first new release since her 2009 mini album, “hands.”
LILI LIMIT will release their new EP, “LIVING ROOM EP”, on July 13. This release marks the band’s major label debut! LILI LIMIT was signed to Sony’s Ki/oon Music back in May. “LIVING ROOM EP” will come in a Limited Edition and a Regular Edition. The Limited Edition will contain a 100 page collaboration photobook shot by photographer Itami Go.
LILI LIMIT recently released the music video for the EP’s opening track, “Living Room.” The video takes place in the white frame of room inside of a large black room. This white skeleton of a room is supposed to represent a living room. Check out the video below, along with more information on LILI LIMIT’s new EP!
On July 13, YUKI will release her new single, “Post ni Koe wo Nageirete.” The song serves as the theme song for the movie “Pokemon the Movie XY&Z Volcanion to Karakuri no Magearna.” YUKI recently released the music video for the song. The clip utilizes cardboard cuts and puppets to tell the story of a postman who searches the world for his true love. Along the way, he encounters many challenges. Check out the video after the jump!
This year’s edition of Ongaku no Hi, TBS’ annual midyear music special, will air on July 16 at 2 PM JST and end at 5 AM JST the following day. Nakai Masahiro of SMAP will be hosting for the sixth year in a row. He’ll share hosting duties with TBS announcer Azumi Shinichiro.
Today, several additional acts were added to the lineup. Daichi Miura, Nishino Kana, Ken Hirai, and ℃-ute are among those joining the previously announced performers. See who else is performing below!
This summer, E-girls is releasing 2 singles back to back! The first, “E.G. summer RIDER”, is out on July 20, while the second, “Pink Champagne”, is released on August 10. Today, E-girls released the short music video for their August single. In contrast to the fun, summery vibe of “E.G. summer RIDER”, “Pink Champagne” shows the group’s more mature, sexier side. The slick, 80s-tinged number is paired with a video that shows the members of E-girls enjoying the nightlife. Check it out below, along with more information on the single!
This week’s show featured talk segments: Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra x Ken Yokoyama, Passepied x Mrs. GREEN APPLE x Yabai T-shirts Yasan x Bose, Segawa Ayaka, and GLIM SPANKY.
Wedding bells ring! Captain of the Japanese National Football team Makoto Hasebe (32) and model Arisa Sato (27) registered their marriage on the 9th July. The couple has been “officially” dating for three years (knowing each other for five – or so it seems from Hasebe’s message), with the wedding news popping up from time to time in the media since last year. Hasebe, who is known for being a huge Mr. Children fan, quoted the lyrics of their song “Simple” in his message to the fans and the media. Check the reaction of the cyberspace after the jump!