Actress Rena Nounen posted a picture of herself and her five siblings on 1st April… Well, not exactly!
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.
Music Fair is back with a new logo and new hosts, Nakama Yukie and Fuji TV announcer Karube Shinichi. This week’s guests were Enya, Kayama Yuzo, Naoto Inti Raymi, and K.
Enya – Orinoco Flow
Kayama Yuzo x Naoto Inti Raymi – Oyome ni Oide
Naoto Inti Raymi – together
Kayama Yuzo x K – Kimi to Itsumademo
Enya – Echoes In Rain
This week’s guests were KAT-TUN, Nogizaka46, Naoto Inti Raymi, and anderlust.
KAT-TUN – Kimi no Yume Boku no Yume
Nogizaka46 – Harujion ga Saku Koro
Naoto Inti Raymi – together
anderlust – Kaerimichi
On the 1st of April, Tokyo Metro launched their new promotional campaign “Find My Tokyo”. Actress Satomi Ishihara became the new face of the brand and will participate in the campaign that consists of the series of CM, posters and dedicated webpage. Check the details after the jump!
On April 6, SOIL&”PIMP”SESSIONS will release their new album, “BLACK TRACK.” The album features collaborations with Petrolz’s Nagaoka Ryosuke, Tahiti 80’s Xavier Boyer, Bambu, and Nia Andrews.
The band has now released the music video for that track that features Nagaoka, “Connection.” The video is a mixture of studio footage and clip of the band and Nagaoka going about their daily lives. Check it out after the jump, along with more information on the album!
On April 20, Dream Ami will release her second solo single, “Try Everything.” The song serves as the theme song for the Japanese release of the new Disney film, “Zootopia.” The original version of the song is performed by Shakira and serves as the movie’s theme song in the English-speaking world. Both Ami and Shakira play the pop star Gazelle in the film.
Ami has now released the music video for “Try Everything.” In the clip, Ami finds herself in the jungle, alternating between the real world and an animated one. Check it out after the jump, along with more information on the single!