Arashi is heating up summer with their newest single “Tsunagu”. Theme song for the movie “Shinobi no Kuni” starring Ohno Satoshi, the high energy song features prominent electric guitars and shamisen, perfectly melding the two styles of past and present. Ohno is also responsible for the choreography of the song. The dance can be seen in the PV previews just released. You can check out the radio preview of the song here.

Additionally, the regular edition includes “Reach for the sky ~Ten made Todoke~”, CM song for the JAL “Early Bird Campaign 2017” It’s a shout-out song that inspires all to come out into the summer sky.

Look forward to the full music video! “Tsunagu” will be released on June 28.

This week’s guests were Hata Motohiro, Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas, Beverly, Fuwafuwa, and FAKY.

Hata Motohiro – Uroko

Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas – SHINE

Beverly – I need your love

Fuwafuwa – Koi Hanabi

FAKY – Someday We’ll Know

This week’s guests were GENERATIONS, Mizutani Chieko, Haru Mio, Kanjani8, Okazaki Taiiku, MONDO GROSSO, Mitsushima Hikari, and Dungeon Monsters.

GENERATIONS – Sora

Mizutani Chieko & Haru Mio – Daite Fura Fura]

Kanjani8 – Ima

Okazaki Taiiku – Natural Lips

MONDO GROSSO x Mitsushima Hikari – Labyrinth

Dungeon Monsters – MONSTER VISION

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It has been announced that singer-songwriter Utada Hikaru will release her brand new digital single “Oozora de Dakishimete” worldwide on July 10.

The fun mid-tempo song currently serves as the CM song for Suntory Tennensui. Check out the commercial video featuring the song and additional information after the jump!

Hello, Arama! Japan readers and welcome to this week’s installment of #1 Song Review! Last week saw GOT7 defeat THE IDOLM@STER, Beverly, and TrySail. This week, we have two newcomers facing off. 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!

It has been announced that Nippon TV’s special “The Music Day” will be broadcast live across Asia in partnership with GEM TV.

Hosted by Arashi member Sho Sakurai, The Music Day will air on July 1st featuring a star-studded line-up of musical guests. Over 70 performers have been announced spanning many different generations and genres. The entire list of performers can be seen here. Originally, this special event was created to celebrate Nippon TV’s 60th anniversary. After the huge success and media attention the first Music Day garnered, it became an annual event.  The show will last over six hours and will air from 3:45 PM to 9:00 PM BKK/JT.

The upcoming AKB48 general election was planned to get a change of scenery as the pop idol group moved the event to the sunny beaches of Okinawa this year, but weather developments have deemed the event unfit to be held.

Every year, fans make their voices heard by voting for their favorite members from AKB48, SKE48, NMB48, HKT48, NGT48, BNK48, and now this year STU48, at the Senbatsu elections. This year’s event was heating up as NGT48 member Yuka Ogino soared in the preliminary rankings and snatched the #1 spot.

Over 10,000 fans were expected to gather and fill the venue at Toyosaki Villa SUN Beach on the main island of Okinawa to see the finals results for the 322 participating candidates, as well as witness AKB48’s 5th sister group STU48 make their concert debut.

Thinking of the safety of the members, staff, and crowd, an 80% chance of rain with thunder warnings in the evening has prompted a quick cancellation of the outdoor event.