Famed and critically lauded photographer Mika Ninagawa has opened a new exhibition space on the B3 floor of central Tokyo’s Omotesando Hills shopping complex. The exhibition ties in with the release of her latest photo-book “FASHION EXCLUSIVE” and runs from the 23rd of April to the 8th of May.
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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.
This week’s guests were Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and Golden Bomber.
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Sai & Kou
Golden Bomber – Mizushobai wo Yamete Kurenaika
Akemi Darenogare appeared on Sunday Japon on the 24th. During her appearance, Darenogare revealed that she has an imposter by using a play on words with her name. She stated that there is in fact a “Nisenogare,” or a “fake-nogare,” who hangs around Tokyo’s trendy Nishi-Azabu.
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Hello Arama readers! Finally, we got the seasonal list of Jdramas for spring 2016 up!
The new season signals the start of the new asadora drama “Toto Nee-chan” starring Takahata Mitsuki. Fuji TV cancelled its Wednesday 10pm drama slot and brought back its Sunday 9pm drama slot. It will be going head to head with TBS’ Sunday theatre slot, with a family drama starring Charlotte Kate Fox and Ashida Mana.
Due to the recent huge earthquake in Japan, the premiere episodes of several dramas were postponed and some promotional activities were cancelled.
The dramas have already started airing. Arama, have you watched any? Let’s hear you first impressions on the spring dramas!
This week’s guests were Moriyama Ryoko, Ayaka Hirahara, and Teshima Aoi.
Moriyama Ryoko x Ayaka Hirahara x Teshima Aoi – THE ROSE
Ayaka Hirahara – Muscat
Aoi Teshima – Ashita e no Tegami
Moriyama Ryoko – Ima
Popular Utaite 96Neko will make her major debut with the mini-album “Crimson Stain” under Sony Music. She will be joining the ranks of fellow artists like ShounenT and Piko, who started their careers on the video streaming site Niconico. The album is slated to hit stores on June 29th.
Learn more about her debut after the jump!
On the 23rd, actress Wakana Sakai revealed on her blog that she had one of her front teeth pulled and replaced with a silver crown for the creation of a role. The role will be for the suspense drama 火の粉 (Hi no Ko – “Sparks”) which airs on Fuji Terebi every Saturday night from 11:40PM to 12:35AM JST.
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