Leo Ieiri topped the Recochoku chart this week with her new single “Kimi ga Kureta Natsu.”

On iTunes, back number topped the chart with their new single “Tegami.”

On September 9, SEAGULL SCREAMING KISS HER KISS HER will release their new album “ETERNAL ADOLESCENCE.” This is the band’s first original release in 14 years, the last being the May 2001 album “Future Or No Future.” The revived band sees frontwoman Higurashi Aiha being joined by bassist Nakao Kentaro (of Crypt City / younGSounds), drummer Okamoto Naoko (of Tsubaki / THE GIRL / DQS), keyboardist Hasuo Masayuki (of the JetzeJohnson), guitarist Ichinose Yuta (of Kaisoku Tokyo), and percussionist moe (of Miila and the Geeks / Twee Grrrls Club).

Today, the band released the music video for the album’s opening track, “Damn’ it I know what I am.” The video for the song, which is fully in English, shows Aiha waking up from a hard partying night and getting ready for the day. Check it out after the jump along with the album’s cover and tracklist.

Three-time world champion and six-time Japanese national champion figure skater Mao Asada recently announced her return to the sport after a year’s absence. She is now appearing in a commercial for English language school chain ECC’s Junior division. They are currently having a recruitment drive for new teachers. In the CM, Mao can be seen skating in a green dress to elegant music. She encourages the public to sign up, just how she encourages herself on the ice. Check it out after the jump!

On September 16, GENERATIONS will release their new single “ALL FOR YOU.” The song serves as theme song for the movie “Girls Step”, starring Ishii Anna of E-girls. “Girls Step” opens in theaters on September 12. “ALL FOR YOU” is a midtempo dance number with a R&B feel. It deals with bonds between people.

Today, GENERATIONS released the music video for the song. In the video, the members of the group can be seen performing a dance routine that was choreographed by group members Sano Reo and Nakatsuka Yuta. Check it out after the jump along with the single’s covers and tracklist!

Back in April, it was reported that Aya Ueto and her husband HIRO of EXILE were expecting their first child. Today, their agencies revealed via fax that Aya has given birth to a baby girl. Their daughter’s date of birth was not revealed though.

The couple released a joint statement about their daughter’s birth. In it, they said that mother and daughter are both healthy. They’re full of gratitude towards everyone who supported them during the pregnancy. Aya and HIRO also promised to do their best in the future.

On September 16, Natsume Mito is set to release her second single, “8-Bit Boy.” The song will serve as the theme song for the Japanese release of the movie “Pixels”, starring Adam Sandler and Kevin James. The movie opens in Japan on September 12. As with her previous works, this single is written and produced by Yasutaka Nakata. “8-Bit Boy” will also include Natsume’s recent digital single “Watashi wo Fes ni Tsuretette”, as well as a remix of her debut single “Maegami Kirisugita” done by Nakata.

Keeping with the video game theme of “Pixels” and the song’s title, Natsume can be seen on the cover of the single’s limited edition wearing a custom 8-bit wig. The limited edition comes with a 32 page booklet that depicts Natsume in a world that is cross between the real world and a video game.

Natsume recently released the short music video for the song. It features footage from the movie. Check it out after the jump, along with the covers and tracklist for the single.

On August 19, model and singer Rola held a tea party with the title “Little Garden Party”.

She invited 24 of her female fans for the formal opening ceremony of “Rolas fan club”. Her guests received handmade cookies and could take a selfie with her.

During her speech, Rola suddenly started crying and rejoiced, “I just thought… I’m so happy that my fans support me. And thought… I want to give them something in return and always told the president (of my agency) that I want to open a fanclub. And so it came to be!”

Check out Rola’s speech after the jump!

The celebrity world is full of many people, with a constant stream of new faces hitting the scene. There are stars who people understand the popularity of, but then there are those who make people ask “Is this person really popular?” Goo recently surveyed over 3000 people to ask them who are the celebrities who they question the demand for.

First place went to 8.6 Byou Bazooka. The comedy duo recently had their big break with the song “Rassungorerai.” The song and its accompanying dance was mimicked by many people, mainly teenagers. While popular, it is believed that they will be one hit wonders.

Second place went to AKB48 group members. They recently had their annual election and it made people realize how many members there were in the group who were out of the range of actual celebrity. It makes people wonder if there really is demand for so many people in the group.

Tied for second was Ono Nokoka. This gravure talent originally caught attention as a cute beer salesgirl at Tokyo Dome baseball games. This led to tv appearances, but she is seen as lacking in personality compare to other female talents.

Check out the rest of the top 10 after the jump!