On October 16, mitsume will release a new 7 inch vinyl single titled “Blue Hawaii.” The single will come with a MP3 download code as well for those who can’t / don’t want to play the vinyl record. “Blue Hawaii” will include the title track as well as another song titled “Wasureru.” Both songs first appeared in a recording session video the band posted on their YouTube channel last year titled “Blue Hawaii Session.” Since then, both songs have become staples at mitsume’s live shows.

Today, mitusme released the music video for “Blue Hawaii.” The clip for the mellow song has a vintage feel to it. It was directed by Takuroh Toyama, who also shot the band’s new promo picture and the single’s cover. Check it out after the jump, along with the single’s cover and tracklist!

Before Ayumi Ito became ICONIQ, she was a member of a Korean girl group called Sugar. The group was active from 2002 – 2006. She then embarked on a brief solo career, before joining SM Entertainment. After a brief stint there, she resurfaced in Japan in 2009 as ICONIQ.

Ariana Miyamoto made news all of over world this year when she was crowned the first ever mixed-race Miss Japan. This caused a great discussion on what it really meant to be Japanese, as well as on race relations in Japan. However, Miyamoto isn’t the only mixed race Japanese person of African descent who is making headlines. Recently, a few mixed race athletes have been gaining a lot of attention not only for their ethnic background, but also for their outstanding talents.

The Coveteur is a site that takes peeks into the homes and closets of  fashionable individuals from around the world. The site recently went to Tokyo to investigate the abodes of various stylish individuals. Among those were ELLY of Sandaime J Soul Brothers, Alisa Ueno, and MEG BABY.

On September 30, Haruka to Miyuki will release their new mini album, “LIFE.” It is composed of 7 songs, 4 of which have previously been released as digital singles. “LIFE” will come in 2 editions: a CD+DVD Limited Edition and a CD only Regular Edition. The Limited Edition’s DVD will include footage from a show the duo had at Tokyo’s LIQUIDROOM this past June.

Haruka to Miyuki recently released the music video for their new mini album’s opening track, “Koutei Suru.” The clip for the emotional song is in black and white. The black and white theme is also employed in the visuals for “LIFE.” Check out the music video after the jump, along with the mini album’s cover and tracklist!

This week’s guests were E-girls, Elephant Kashimashi, and Yun*chi.

E-girls – Dance Dance Dance

Elephant Kashimashi – Aisubeki Kyo

Yun*chi – Doki Doki*

Hello Arama! Japan readers and welcome to this week’s installment of #1 Song Review! Last week saw Leo Ieiri beat out SKE48 and back number to take the top spot. Leo is back again this week, and she’s up against a newcomer. Find out what various staff members thought of the songs that topped the physical and digital charts this week and share your thoughts on them too!

This week’s guests were TEMPURA KIDZ, Nishino Kana, Creephyp, X21, LiSA, and A.B.C-Z.

TEMPURA KIDZ – LOLLiPOP

Nishino Kana – Torisetsu

Creephyp – Reversiblue

X21 – YOU-kI no Parade

OKAMOTO’S – L.O.S.E.R

LiSA – Empty MERMAiD

A.B.C-Z – Mekuru Meku / Moonlight walker