| Title | Description |
| 63rd Kouhaku Uta Gassen artists revealed |
NHK has announced the artist lineup for the 63rd Kouhaku Uta Gassen. This year will have a total of 50 artists performing, 25… more » |
| Goriki Ayame to star in Getsu 9 drama “Biblia Koshodou no Jiken Techou” |
Goriki Ayame (20) will star in Fuji TV’s Monday night drama series this winter, titled “Biblia Koshodou no Jiken Techou.” This will be… more » |
| Mizukawa Asami lands starring role in prime time drama series |
Actress Mizukawa Asami (29) has been chosen to star in an NTV drama series next season, tentatively titled “Share House no Koibito.” Since… more » |
| Nagasawa Masami, Okada Masaki to co-star in “Kiyoku Yawaku” movie adaptation |
Ikeumi Ryo’s award-winning shojo manga “Kiyoku Yawaku” is getting a live-action movie adaptation, starring Nagasawa Masami (25) and Okada Masaki (23). This will… more » |
| YUI announces another temporary hiatus |
Singer-songwriter YUI (25) announced through her official website on Monday that she will be putting her activities on hold at the end of… more » |
| GQ Men of the Year 2012 include Oda Yuji, Ariyoshi Hiroiki, Kitajima Kosuke |
On Monday, GQ Japan presented its 2012 GQ Men of the Year awards. A total of seven men were chosen, including actor Oda… more » |
| Nagase Tomoya plays manga character in drama series “Naku na, Hara-chan” |
TOKIO’s Nagase Tomoya (34) will star in a new drama series next year, his first lead role since “Unubore Deka” in 2010. The… more » |
| Tanaka Reina to leave Morning Musume, form new band |
On Sunday, it was announced that Morning Musume member Tanaka Reina (23) will graduate from the group and from Hello! Project at the… more » |
| Utada Hikaru sings ending theme for third “Evangelion” movie |
Last week, it was revealed that Utada Hikaru recorded a new song as the ending theme for “Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo”… more » |
| Murakami Takashi directs first live-action movie “Mememe no Kurage” |
Artist Murakami Takashi, best known for pioneering the “superflat” style, will make his live-action directorial debut with a film called “Mememe no Kurage”… more » |
| New GTO drama series to return with New Year’s Special |
The recent remake of the “GTO” live-action drama series will continue next year with a 2-hour special episode, titled “GTO Oshougatsu Special.” Fuji… more » |
| 30 artists announced for NTV Best Artist 2012 |
NTV has released its initial artist announcement for the “Best Artist 2012” music show, which will be broadcast live over three and a… more » |
| Hikawa Kiyoshi wins his seventh Nihon Yusen Taisho |
The 45th Nihon Yusen Taisho award ceremony was held on Wednesday, and for the 7th time, singer Hikawa Kiyoshi received the grand prize.… more » |
| NHK announcer Morimoto Takeshige arrested for sexual assault |
Public broadcaster NHK announced on Thursday that 47-year-old announcer Morimoto Takeshige has been arrested under suspicion of sexual assaulting a woman on a… more » |
| Ito Atsushi, Kiritani Mirei in airport drama “Apoyan” |
Actor Ito Atsushi has been chosen to lead a TBS drama series called “Apoyan ~ Hashiru Kokusai Kuukou.” The show will also feature… more » |
| Hamasaki Ayumi dating backup dancer |
Singer Hamasaki Ayumi (34) has a new boyfriend, reports this week’s issue of Josei Seven. She is currently in a relationship with 28-year-old… more » |
| Kis-My-Ft2″s Tamamori Yuta to star in “Nobunaga no Chef” drama series |
Nishimura Mitsuru and Kajikawa Takuro’s manga “Nobunaga no Chef” is getting a live-action drama series next season, starring Kis-My-Ft2’s Tamamori Yuta (22). Although… more » |
| Ishida Yuriko, Kanjani8″s Yasuda Shota join “Yakou Kanransha” cast |
Earlier this month, actress Suzuki Kyoka (44) was named as the lead for the TBS drama series “Yakou Kanransha” (based on the Minato… more » |
| Kitamura Kazuki divorces after 19 years of marriage |
Actor Kitamura Kazuki (43) and his wife have divorced, it has been learned. The news was revealed in this week’s issue of Shukan… more » |
| Anne to star in NHK morning drama “Gochisou-san” |
NHK has announced that Anne will star as the heroine of the 89th Asadora, which will be titled “Gochisou-san.” Morishita Yoshiko (“JIN”) is… more » |
