On March 9th, Yu Takahashi will release his new single ‘Sakura no Uta’. It will be his 13th single to date, available in CD-only regular edition and CD+DVD limited edition. Short version of the promotional video was published on Youtube earlier this month. The clip is directed by Ai Tsuno, protegee of internationally acclaimed movie-maker Hirokazu Kore-eda (of ‘Like Father, Like Son’ and ‘Our Little Sister’ fame) and stars Mugi Kadowaki as an OL dreaming of becoming a ballerina.
Erika Toda (27) posted a new photo of herself on Instagram last week. The photo shows her close-up with long, straight hair and a caption “Welcome back, long”.
Last month, Toda asked her fans in comment section: “Bangs or no bangs, which do you prefer?”. The followers commented: “Longer bangs!”, “For Toda-chan it’s always black and long!”.
The performers on this week’s show were Sexy Zone,Teshima Aoi, and Momoiro Clover Z. Chihara Junia was the talk guest.
Sexy Zone – 24-7 ~Bokura no Story~
Teshima Aoi – Ashita e no Tegami
Momoiro Clover Z – Mahalo Vacation
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![Hoshino Gen, [Alexandros], Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, and More to Perform at the SPACE SHOWER MUSIC AWARDS](https://aramajapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/aramajapan_news_xlarge_spaceshowermusicawards.jpg "Hoshino Gen, [Alexandros], Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, and More to Perform at the SPACE SHOWER MUSIC AWARDS")
On February 28, the first SPACE SHOWER MUSIC AWARDS will be held. The awards will honor the best acts in a variety of genres. The show will be hosted by Yusuke Santamaria and Shimizu Fumika at Tokyo International Forum Hall A.
The nominees were previously announced, but more information about the show itself has now been released. The SPACE SHOWER MUSIC AWARDS will feature performances by the likes of Hoshino Gen, [Alexandros], and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. There will be guest appearances on the show, including Shiina Ringo, cero, tofubeats, Yuzu, and SEKAI NO OWARI. Perfume will not be attending the show, but a special movie of theirs will be part of the show.
The SPACE SHOWER MUSIC AWARDS will be aired live on Space Shower TV, but it will also be live streamed online via the channel’s website and LINE.
Check out the list of performers and guests after the jump!
This week’s guests were Sexy Zone, Yamazaki Masayoshi, Charisma.com, Leo Ieiri, and KANA-BOON.
Sexy Zone – Colorful Eyes / 24-7 ~Bokura no Story~
Yamazaki Masayoshi – Sora e
Charisma.com – Sapuriminal Diet
Leo Ieiri – Hello To The World
KANA-BOON – Nandemo Nedari
One song from 2015 was certified Double Platinum this month for selling 500,000 copies: back number’s “Christmas Song.”
Three songs from 2015 were certified Platinum for selling 250,000 copies: Kiritani Kenta as Urashima Taro’s “Umi no Koe”, Hoshino Gen’s “SUN”, and miwa’s “Yozora.”
Seven songs from 2015 were certified Gold for selling 100,000 copies: E-girls’ “Anniversary!!”, AKB48’s “365 Nichi no Kamihikouki”, Crystal Kay’s “Kimi ga Ita Kara” and “Nando Demo”, Kobukuro’s “Mirai”, Superfly’s “Kuroi Shizuku”, and miwa’s “360°.”
The 8th CD Shop Awards 2016 has named its finalists. The 8 final albums were selected from a list of 20 albums that were released last year, 11 from the first half of the year and 9 from the second half. This list was created via a vote by 782 record store staff members from across Japan. The Grand Prize winner will be revealed on March 9. Check out the finalists after the jump!