Morinaga’s Bake Creamy CM

From being the cute, bratty kid from Morinaga biscuits, Morinaga yet again delights us fans with a cool, dandy, romantic-type Riida! Riida’s my ni-ban but this CM alone made me cling on Aiba Household pillars just so I won’t forget who my ichiban is! *hides from Aiba-wifeys*

So, the content of the CM was this (resource from JE News Daily | JNews):

"Those days when I play the piano, I can't help but recall those memories when we're still together...playing in the snow, carving objects of art , when I proposed, until that sad farewell. I looked back at those memories while reading a letter from a lover, and in those times, its bake creamy chocolate that was always in my hand as I recall those romantic times." 

Let me enjoy Riida’s cool side for now ♥♥♥

Image Gallery: PICASA

“Kagi no Kakatta Heya” won MIPCOM Buyers Award 2012

Am I thrilled? Hell, YES I AM! I just love the drama so much that I ended up watching the whole series 3-4 times :P

News from JE News Daily

Excerpt from the post:

Last Oct 8th to 11th, an international TV program exhibition, “MIPCOM“,  was held in Cannes, France wherein Fuji TV drama “Kagi no Kakatta Heya” won “MIPCOM BUYERS’ AWARD for Japanese Drama“. The said drama stars Arashi‘s Satoshi Ohno, Erika Toda, and Sato Koichi.

MIPCOM is an annual entertainment conference wherein the entertainment content heavy hitters converge in Cannes to create a new world of entertainment. The conference lasted for four days that consisted of meetings and program screenings of different TV shows around the world. “Kagi no Kakatta Heya” was voted by 14 buyers across Europe as the Japanese drama, “in which the buyer, who purchases the program of every country in the world, wants to buy most“.

I hope that the writer would be given chance to write another suspense-detective drama.

Congrats to the whole KageHeya team!

Additional Reads:

http://jnews1.com/archives/52571062.html

http://nab.or.jp/drafes/press/index.html

Jun Event 2012

For Philippine-based fans ^_^

Hi I’m inviting everyone to Arashi Tsinoy & Wenidokane Wno’s annual Jun- Arashi Party . 

REMINDERS:

(1) To register, kindly email to junarashiparty@gmail.com the following :

> complete name (first and last names)
> email address
> mobile number
> username (indicate if it’s for your twitter or lj, [et al] account, one username will do)
* We are doing this so that we can get in touch with you in case there will be changes/reminders. 

(2) How to go there :

By car : from RCBC Plaza go straight (dela Costa St.), turn left on Metropolitan Street (landmarks > BPI, Meralco), turn left again on Sacred Heart Street (landmark > BDO)

By public transport : 

(2a) From MRT Ayala

> jeep( Ayala) and go down at RCBC Plaza, walk to Makati Fire Station, tricycle (red) and tell the driver to take you to YMCA or Sacred Heart Church

(2b) from MRT Magallanes

> jeep to PRC, go down Kamagong Street or Sacred Heart Street

MAP ( from RCBC Plaza) : http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/41/mapymca.png/

*in case you get lost, or the taxi / tricycle / jeep driver / people you ask are not familiar with the area, please tell them it’s right in front of National Shrine of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

(3) If you have already registered but need to back-out due to inevitable circumstances, please advise the organizers immediately, so that we can have other people register. (please read #4 for the reason)

(4) After confirming, you need to pay the whole amount regardless if you are coming or not because we have included you in the budget already (if you cannot come, we will still give your souvenir)

(5) The Jun/Arashi party venue is the same as last year. This may be a little far from some but this is the only venue we can find which can accommodate our expected number of attendees. We hope you understand. 

(6) Registration will be closed on August 28, 2012

SEE YOU THERE~

Japanese Film Fest: Eiga Sai 2012

It’s here! Japanese Culture fans have been waiting for this movie fest every year and this time, I’m thoroughly excited with the line-up. Not only the plot sounds promising but most of the actors and actresses in the line-ups are from “this generation”. We have Nakama Yukie, Ayase Haruka, Miyazaki Aoi, Yamashita Tomohisa, Sakurai Sho (I can actually hear fangirls screaming), Oguri Shun, Kaname Jun, etc.

Just some info:
In His Chart: Kami-sama no Karute
Tomorrow’s Joe: Ashita no Joe

I think you guys know where I’m heading with these two infos… Lolz!

RESOURCES:
JFMO Eiga Sai 2012 Info
JFMO Eiga Sai 2012 Flyers/PDF

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SCREENING SCHEDULES

July 05-15, 2012	-	Shang Cineplex Cinema 4, EDSA Mandaluyong
July 20-22, 2012	-	Gaisano Grand Citi Mall, Davao City
August 07-12, 2012	-	Ayala Center Cinema 4, Cebu City
August 15-21, 2012	-	UP Film Institute, UP Diliman Q.C.

 

Movie Details HERE

 

Shang Cineplex and UP Film Institute Schedules under the cut….

 

I’m on KAKAO TALK!

I finally got a chance to try Kakao Talk (since it's kinda new in Bada) and I'm still BLINDLY trying to get the gist of Kakao. For some reason I can't add people/friends for some weird reason  

Anyway, to those who have Kakao Talk, feel free to add me :D

l31y4h

JEph 2012 Fan Gathering: 50 Years of JE

Calling all Philippines-based JE fans! You are all invited to celebrate the Jimusho’s 50th year Anniversary and JEph’s annual gathering!

What: 50 Years of Johnny’s Entertainment
When: May 26, 2012 / 2PM-6PM
Where: Studio Z (G/F FBR Bldg., Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, QC)
Fee: PhP250 (early registration until May 19) / PhP280 (regular and walk-ins)

Ticket Reservation: http://www.facebook.com/l/eAQFuZOtz/www.tinyurl.com/50yearsofje-tickets
For more info, visit: http://tinyurl.com/50yearsofje

ARASHIph 2nd Anniv: VSA SUMMER SPLASH!!!

Calling all Philippines-based Arashians! Get into your wet gear and prepare to get wet, wet, wet! We invite you to Arashi Philippines’ 2nd anniversary fan gathering: VS Arashi SUMMER SPLASH!!!

When: May 5, 2012 / 2PM-9PM
Where: Aquasphere, Roxas Blvd., Manila
Fee: PhP250 (early registrants) / PhP280 (walk-ins)
Contact Person: Dorothy (0917.645.84.64)

See you there!

Face Down PV Preview

And it’s out! I’ve been waiting for this PV for a long time and I love the preview! Can’t wait for the full HQ version ♥♥♥

BTW, videos that I’ve shared here can be taken down anytime by the user or YouTube anytime so don’t go complaining or asking where the uploaded videos went.

What more can I ask for? Aiba looking as cool as always, Nino’s ad-lib is love and Oh-chan’s standing pose by the armchair is just so sexy!!!

Face Down: Preview 01

Face Down: Preview 02

Beautiful World DVD Release ANNOUNCED

Of course, we’ve been waiting for this one ^_^

Based from what I’ve read Arashi’s Beautiful World Live Tour DVD will be out on May 23rd. The DVD is from their Kokuritsu concert that happened on September 3rd. DVD will be available in RE and LE.

LE Content:
3 disks and disk 3 will have an 80mins “special content”
48 page booklet

RE Content:
2 disks

Track List:
Overture
Believe
Oh Yeah!
Kotoba yori taisetsu na mono (言葉より大切なもの)
A・RA・SHI
Niji no Kakera ~no rain, no rainbow~ (虹のカケラ～no rain, no rainbow～)
Love Rainbow
Summer Splash!
Hadashi no mirai (ハダシの未来)
Crazy Moon~Kimi wa Muteki~ (Crazy Moon～キミ・ハ・ムテキ～)
Lucky Man
Shake it!
Ashita no Kioku (明日の記憶)
Boku ga boku no subete (僕が僕のすべて)
Hero
Janakute (「じゃなくて」)
Kono mama motto (このままもっと)
Everybody Zenshin (Everybody前進)
Kitto Daijobu (きっと大丈夫)
Happiness
Rock this
always
Lotus
Beautiful days
Hung up on
Doko ni demo aru uta (どこにでもある唄。)
Attack it!
morning light
Mada minu sekai he (まだ見ぬ世界へ)
a Day in Our Life
Troublemaker
Love so sweet
Sakura Sake (サクラ咲ケ)
Haenai Sora (果てない空)
Tooku Made (遠くまで)
Kasha kangeki ame arashi (感謝カンゲキ雨嵐)
Natsu no namae (夏の名前)
Fight Song (ファイトソング)
CARNIVAL NIGHT part2
One Love
Gori Muchuu (五里霧中)
5×10

Source:
7Net: LE (5800 Yen 4704 Yen) / RE (5250 Yen 4200 Yen)
CDJapan: LE (5600 Yen) / RE (5000 Yen)
YesAsia: LE ($76.75) / RE ($67.49)

JPop Fest: The Grand Event! [UPDATED]

I'm lazy to do a proper post so I'll post this draft here and fix everything later :D 

And so, my throat (and wallet) survived the first ever Philippines JPop Fest and I actually had fun. It’s great to see fellow Arashians and JPop enthusiasts in the event. What’s more amazing is to see them actually perform on stage.

Various local JPop Fans Club (FC as we call them) did a short introduction and presentation of their clubs. I wasn’t able to get pics or videos of it since I arrived late. There are more than 10 clubs and all are accepting members to join.

I never thought the “Band Battle Royale” would last THAT long… Most fans are eager to start the JPop Dance competition. Out of the band performances, my favorite would be NEXT’s cover of SMAP’s “Kimi iro Omoi” (Akazukin Cha-cha). I miss that song! I was enjoying a lot that I forgot to take a vid of the first part. Lolz!

NEXT – Kimi iro Omoi (SMAP)

Read on for more info during the event!

NazoDi SP Preview

I’ve been in love with the series ever since I first saw it. The storyline’s awesome and I find Sho-chan’s acting quite interesting in this drama (together with TQZ2).

Finally!!!! A Kiss!!! I miss Kageyama and his “ojou-sama”  a lot! Most of all, I miss Kageyama’s “respectful” put-down artist behavior when dealing with Keiko Kitagawa ♥♥♥

March 27, 9PM. NazoDi SP

NazoDi SP Preview

Kis-My-Ft2 CM: Glico Watering Kissmint

My reaction when I first saw this CM

o____0

How can they look like real girls? More, how can they be more beautiful than actual girls?! Taipi and Miyata looks awesome XD

Kis-My-Ft2 – Glico Kissmint CM

SHE-HER-HER! SHE-HER-HER! SHE-HER-HER!

Philippines’ First JPop Event

And it’s finally here! Philippines’ first grand event for JPop Enthusiasts!

 

When: March 11, 2012 / 10AM-9PM Where: SM Megatrade Hall 1 Fee: PhP175

 

“J-Pop Fest: The Grand Event” is organized by JAPANICE PRODUCTION in cooperation with KFEST MANILA EVENTS MANAGEMENT. The event is also made possible by partnership with SM MEGATRADE and co-presented by ODYSSEY MUSIC & VIDEO, PHILIPPINES. The event aims to gather JPop enthusiasts nationwide for one whole day of flailing, fun, idols and music.

 

Dance contests, band competition, ramen eating contest, trivia games will run freely all throughout the event. Various official JPop items and merchandise will also be sold at the said event so if you’re an avid fan like me (I’m a rabid Arashi fan), I hope you saved up for the event. Familiar with “Wenidokane” and “Red Monster Shop”? They’re all there.

 

Local fan clubs will be representing JPop idol groups as they participate in the event. With them around, attendees will sure learn more of their group and idols. So, are you a JPop fan? Go to the event and find people who shares the same interests as you!

 

Now for my personal choices… GO ARASHI AND KISSUMAI!!!!! WOOOOOOT!!!!!

 

For more info and inquiries, feel free to visit the following sites:
https://www.facebook.com/jpopfestivalphilippines
https://www.facebook.com/events/302531379792497/

Arashi on Hey3x: Wild at Heart + Sho’s birthday surprise (Beautiful World Concert)

The one we’ve been dying to see is finally aired on Hey3x! T.A.B.O.O with Jun, Aiba, Nino and Ohno PAWNED!!!

And…

Did Aiba wore his skirt on backwards or something? Lolz!!!

T.A.B.O.O – Hey Hey Hey

And their Wild at Heart performance is incredible! I missed them and it’s great to hear/see them perform the WHOLE song. With mike stands (and kicking mike stand), it really reminds me of “Hadashi no Mirai”

		Arashi Wild at Heart Hey3x VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL

Arashi – Wild at Heart Perf (Hey Hey Hey)

And, here are your DL links. Remember to thank them!

Arashi – Wild at Heart @ Hey3x: via Saobang (.ts) || via Arashi no Jidai
Jun, Nino, Ohno & Aiba – T.A.B.O.O: via Arashi no Jidai
Arashi Talk: http://arashi-no-jidai.livejournal.com/510373.html

Youtube links credits to: Namtall || s1arashi
DL Links credit to: Arashi no Jidai || Saobang

Wild at Heart

And it’s rampant online in various Arashi and JPop community! Arashi’s new single “Wild At Heart” is up and most fangirls have shared their PV, mp3s and even booklet scans. I really missed Arashi to the point that I’m super excited to see their performance in Music Station (I’m sure they’ll perform there soon!)

Aside from the carrying single “Wild at Heart (ワイルドアットハート)”, the singles consisted of 7 more tracks:

1. Wild at Heart (ワイルドアットハート)
2. How can I Love
3. Tsuite Oide (ついておいで)
4. Futari no Katashi (ふたりのカタチ)
5. Wild at Heart (Instrumental)
6. Tsuite Oide (Instrumental)
7. Futari no Katashi (Instrumental)

Tracks 1 and 2 are included in the single’s Limited Edition (LE) with Wild at Heart PV DVD. Track 1 to 6 are included in the single’s Regular Edition (RE).

Here’s a preview/short version of what the actual PV. They all look good and… Is it just me or they all look YOUNGER?! Who’s ever thought that their oldest is 31 years old and their youngest is turning 29 this year?

Arashi–Wild at Heart (Short version)

The PV reminds me of a certain K8 song (sorry but I really can’t remember what song) and “Hadashi no Mirai” (maybe because of the mike stands?). It’s upbeat, it’s retro, it’s hip and Arashi can invade my suitcase anytime! The full PV is more fun to watch with Arashi trying to fit inside something which is supposed to be a suitcase. Add the “easy and yet cute” retro dance number.

With that said, here are some DL link that I want to share. Drop a line or two of thanks for the kind people who shared them! If you can’t access the link, it might mean that the post/blog is “Friends Only” and you need to add the user/blog (sometimes, you need to be accepted first) before you can view their posts:

PV: via Arashi no Jidai || via Saobang
Single: http://saobang2211.livejournal.com/747954.html
Booklet Scans: http://arashi-no-jidai.livejournal.com/507740.html

So BEAUTIFUL…

A friend of mine pointed this TUMBLR entry and I just need to share it since it’s SO BEAUTIFUL… And the best part? It’s SO TRUE…

To the special 5 people who made my life more colorful… To the fans whom (in some way or another) I grew up with…

Thank you =)

Sharing my reblogged link:
http://keihimekawa.tumblr.com/post/18545647708/this-is-so-beautiful-and-the-best-part-its-true

Original Link Source:
http://gigglestorm.tumblr.com/post/18231079891

  

Arashi: Snapshot

Title: Snapshot
Status: On-going
Pairings/Characters: Arashi, OCs, JunxJo (OC)
Summary:In time for the Valentines season, Sakura, a magazine aimed for female readers, is in search for models to conquer their covers. This time, Arashi was graced for the said shoot and as if by fate, Sakura went out from their usual choice of photographer and hired Jo Sashika for the job. Note here: Jo is a professional photographer who graduated with honors in France. “Frank” and “brutally straight” are exact words which can describe Jo and to add some fuel into the fire, seems like Jo simply can't get along with Matsujun. Can Arashi handle the pressure?
Chapters: 01 || 02 || 03