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    Tomohisa Yamashita (Yamapi) Reveals PV for “Next Action”

    The Japanese singer Tomohisa Yamashita, also known as Yamapi, released a new music video for the track “Next Action” and features Kis-My-Ft2’s Fujigaya Taisuke. This music video will be included as special extra in his new DVD “A Nude”. You can find perfomances of his promotional tour for his album “A Nude” in this new DVD and  also behind the…

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    Kalafina Announces New Single “Believe”

    Kalafina will be releasing their 16th single “Believe” on November 19th. The title track has been picked to be the new opening theme song for the anime series “Fate/Stay Night.” The new opening sequence begins airing on October 8th. The upcoming single will be available in four different versions. The regular edition will come with just the CD of the…

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    Jin Akanishi Admitted to Hospital for Gastroenteritis

    Jin Akanishi has been admitted to the hospital after visiting the emergency room and being diagnosed with gastroenteritis. Gastroenteritis is a medical condition that occurs when the stomach and small intestines become inflamed. Stomach pain, diarrhea and vomiting are associated with the condition, which can be both viral and bacterial. Akanishi first began experiencing stomach pains on September 15th. On…

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    Ringo Sheena To Release 1st Album In Over 5 Years

    Ringo Sheena will be releasing her 6th studio album on November 5th. The upcoming album has been titled “Hi Izuru Tokoro” and will be her first since her last album, “Sammon Gossip,” back in 2009. “Hi Izuru Tokoro” is expected to have 13 tracks and 7 of which are new. After releasing her album, Sheena will tour across Japan from November…

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    Rei Yasuda Releases Preview Of Debut Album “Will”

    Up and coming artist Rei Yasuda has released a short video previewing her debut album, “Will.” Yasuda’s upcoming album will be released on October 8th. The album will contain 14 tracks, a majority of which are brand new. The singer first gained attention as one of the vocalists and faces behind the experimental, virtual band Genki Rockets. She later began…

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    Mika Nakashima to Release Two “Best Of” Albums

    “DEARS” and “TEARS” are the titles of Mika Nakashima’s upcoming best of collections album, scheduled to be released simultaneously on November 5th. Both will contain 20 songs, from her debut single to her most recent work. The jacket covers for these albums reprise her debut single “STARS” as base design. Changing the main motif from “lotus” to “snow crystal”, “DEARS”…

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    Koda Kumi Utilizes Virtual Reality Technology in New Music Video

    Koda Kumi’s upcoming music video “Dance In The Rain” has been filmed using virtual reality technology available only on the Oculus Rift. The innovative new music video will make its debut at TENT LONDON, a major design trade show, from September 18th to September 21st. Afterward, the music video will be made available at TOKYO DESIGNERS WEEK from October 25th…

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    Yamapi To Unveil Full Album “YOU” + 2PM’s Jun.K Produces “Brodia”

    Japanese singer Yamapi (Yamashita Tomohisa) will be making his return to the music scene with his new full length album “YOU.” It’s been revealed that many talented producers have taken part of the upcoming album, including 2PM’s Jun.K who recently took part in producing his group’s song, “Go Crazy” as well as, GOT7’s Japanese song, “So Lucky” off their debut…

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    Arashi To Perform Live From Hawaii & To Release “The Digitalian”

    It was announced that Arashi will be performing live from Hawaii for Music Station‘s 3-Hr SP on Sept 26th. Arashi will be doing a special medley that includes their debut song, “A · RA · SHI“. Aiba Masaki expresses his excitement over the said news since it will be their overseas first live broadcast. In addition, Arashi will also be releasing a new album this October, titled:…