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Lead actor of NHK’s taiga drama “Ryomaden,” Fukuyama Masaharu and next year’s lead actress of the taiga drama “Gou: Himetachi no Sengoku,” Ueno Juri were at a ceremonial “baton-passing” event in Tokyo’s Shibuya. Fukuyama exclaimed to his junior Ueno, “Read More »Ryomaden’s Fukuyama Masaharu Hands the Baton Off to Gou’s Ueno Juri

Last November Sakai Noriko (39) was charged with the crime of possession and use of controlled substances. The former actress gave an interview to the Weekly Asahi newspaper which went on newsstands on 11/30. In the interview, Sakai talked about drugsRead More »Sakai Noriko Didn’t Plan on Running From the Law

In an interview, Sakai Noriko (39) announced that she’s releasing a tell-all book in December. Sakai Noriko was found guilty of drug charges last November. Her representatives said the manuscript was completed and they hope the book will go on sale atRead More »Sakai Noriko to Release Book in December

Former actress Sakai Noriko (39) who was found guilty of drug possession and use last November released her autobiographical book, “Shokuzai” (Atonement) recently. According to the Oricon charts, Sakai’s book debuted in 1st place in the Entertainment BRead More »Sakai Noriko’s Autobiographical Book in Top Spot on Oricon Charts

Last November, former actress Sakai Noriko (39) was found guilty on charges of drug possession and use. Her first autobiographical book, “Shokuzai” (Atonement) printed by Asahi Newspaper Publishing is now available throughout bookstores in Japan for 12Read More »Sakai Noriko’s Book “Shokuzai” Becoming a Drama?

Actress Tabe Mikako (21) and actress Nagasawa Masami (23) were present at a press event on 12/8 for the role-playing game “Ni no Kuni.” It was Tabe’s first time to do voice-over work for a game/anime. Nagasawa appeared at the event with a short and mesRead More »Tabe Mikako, Nagasawa Masami and Mizobata Junpei at Ni no Kuni Event

Actor Tamaki Hiroshi (30) made an appearance at a press event for NEC Casio’s new model cellphones. It’s been reported that Tamaki has rekindled his romance with actress Kato Rosa (25). Tamaki clearly stated, “We’re still on good terms, and we’re nothiRead More »Tamaki Hiroshi “Nothing Going On Between [Kato] Rosa and I”

Actress Ueto Aya (25), currently in Softbank commercials, and actor Matsuda Shota (25) both appeared at a press conference for a new product announcement on November 4th, 2010. Ueto did not comment on her relationship with EXILE’s Hiro (41). With the nRead More »Ueto Aya “No comment” On Relationship With EXILE’s Hiro

Singer Utada Hikaru (27) made an appearance on a Tokyo FM radio station on 11/28. Utada has stated that she’ll be taking a break next year to concentrate on her life. During the radio program chat with personality, Sugisaki Mika (32), Utada stated, “ThRead More »Utada Hikaru “I want to work part-time abroad”

Singer Utada Hikaru’s (27) grandmother, Fuji Keiko’s (59) mother, Takeyama Sumiko was admitted into a hospital on the 4th for liver cancer and passed away on the 6th. She was 80 years old. Utada tweeted that day, “I just found out my grandmother on myRead More »Utada Hikaru’s Maternal Grandmother Passes Away, Mourning On Twitter

V6’s Okada Junichi (30), who plays the lead in the box office smash, “SP Yabou hen” greeted the crowd at Tokyo’s Yurakucho’s Toho cinemas. “SP Yabou hen” was released last month on the 30th, and the box office revenues since opening day have already hiRead More »V6’s Okada Junichi Celebrates 30th Birthday

Shots of actor Oguri Shun (27) were taken with a beautiful woman and will be printed in weekly magazine “Friday” on sale on the 12th. Oguri also joined the woman in the restroom for 10 or more minutes. There’s also shots of them going to a love hotel aRead More »Yamada Yu, Her Blog’s Deep Meaning

Talent Yamada Yuu (26) showed her support by attending a premiere in Japan for the American movie, “Tron: Legacy” on 11/30. The movie opens publicly on 12/17. When asked, “Is your relationship doing okay?” in reference to the pictures of Oguri Shun (27Read More »Yamada Yuu’s Response to a Cheating Oguri Shun

Yoshizawa Ryo’s 2022 calendar will be released on March 25th. The theme for this year’s calendar is recreating a day in his life, “Yoshizawa Ryo Twenty Four Hours.” The calendar will be filled with images from stage greetings, magazine shoots, and evenRead More »Yoshizawa Ryo’s 2022 Calendar Reveal

It was announced on November 21st that child actress, Ashida Mana (6) who portrayed a child prodigy in this spring’s drama “Mother” (Japan TV), will publish her first book titled, “Mana mana” on 12/16. Ashida’s first drama was 2009’s “ABC Short Movie 2Read More »Young Child Actress of Drama “Mother” Publishes First Book