Sat, January 26, 2008 (6:53pm EST)
On Friday, the 19th International Jewellery Tokyo presented its second annual Bridal Jewelry Princess awards, which are given to celebrities who have helped promote bridal jewelry. This year's awardees were Mao Kobayashi and Misako Yasuda.
Sat, January 26, 2008 (6:44pm EST)
Actress Junko Mihara has a new romantic interest - a musician named Satoshi who was previously in the band Edo Fish with Mihara's ex-husband, talento Happy Happy.
The latest issue of FRIDAY contained pictures of Mihara and Satoshi at Narita Airport, having just returned from Cairns, Australia. The magazine called it a "pre-marriage trip," but Mihara's management says there are no plans to tie the knot. She has apparently been quite popular since her divorce in October, and her manager explained that Satoshi is just one of her many boyfriends. "She seems to be enjoying the single life. When she decides on someone, she will make a proper announcement."
The latest issue of FRIDAY contained pictures of Mihara and Satoshi at Narita Airport, having just returned from Cairns, Australia. The magazine called it a "pre-marriage trip," but Mihara's management says there are no plans to tie the knot. She has apparently been quite popular since her divorce in October, and her manager explained that Satoshi is just one of her many boyfriends. "She seems to be enjoying the single life. When she decides on someone, she will make a proper announcement."
Sat, January 26, 2008 (5:32pm EST)
The 10-girl band Pistol Valve will become the first Japanese artists to perform at the famous Abbey Road Studios in London. They will be one of several groups participating in a live event on February 21.
Pistol Valve started gaining international attention last year when they toured the U.S. in March and released an American album in July, which ranked #15 on Billboard's internet albums chart.
On February 15, Pistol Valve is starting a Europe tour that will take them to 7 cities in France, Germany, and England. The Abbey Road Studios performance is scheduled the day before their other London concert.
The Abbey Road event, being held for the 3rd time, is organized by XM Satellite Radio. This year, it is bringing together 10 artists with international prospects.
Pistol Valve started gaining international attention last year when they toured the U.S. in March and released an American album in July, which ranked #15 on Billboard's internet albums chart.
On February 15, Pistol Valve is starting a Europe tour that will take them to 7 cities in France, Germany, and England. The Abbey Road Studios performance is scheduled the day before their other London concert.
The Abbey Road event, being held for the 3rd time, is organized by XM Satellite Radio. This year, it is bringing together 10 artists with international prospects.
Sat, January 26, 2008 (3:09pm EST)
Hello! Project trio v-u-den is disbanding at the end of their tour in June. They delivered the surprising announcement to their fans during a concert at Yokohama Arena on Saturday.
According to an official announcement, the decision to break up was partly timed to coincide with member Yui Okada turning 20 this past December. As leader Rika Ishikawa mentioned on stage, the three members will each be moving on to their "next step."
Ishikawa is remaining with Ongaku Gatas, while Okada and Miyoshi are reportedly starting solo activities within Hello! Project.
According to an official announcement, the decision to break up was partly timed to coincide with member Yui Okada turning 20 this past December. As leader Rika Ishikawa mentioned on stage, the three members will each be moving on to their "next step."
Ishikawa is remaining with Ongaku Gatas, while Okada and Miyoshi are reportedly starting solo activities within Hello! Project.
