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DREAMS COME TRUE : "Tsuretette Tsuretette"

2008-10-11T05:03:00.000-07:00

DREAMS COME TRUE kicks off the winter-themed releases with their new single 連れてって　連れてって (Tsuretette Tsuretette), to be released on 2008.11.12. The single is described as a sweet, pop techno track. The single will be released in two formats: a limited format available only for the winter, as well as a regular press. The winter-version will feature a cover illustrated by Umino Chika, author of the popular manga "Hachimitsu to Clover." The regular version will have a cover that features the duo.

Preorder :: DREAMS COME TRUE -Tsuretette Tsuretette- "Winter Version"

DREAMS COME TRUE -Tsuretette Tsuretette- "Regular Version"

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Mika Nakashima : "VOICE"

2008-10-11T05:01:00.000-07:00

Mika Nakashima's long awaited 5th full length album will be released on November 26th. Nothing but the title "VOICE" and the fact that it will be available in CD and Limited Edition CD+DVD versions is yet available. Expect it to include the A-sides "LIFE" "Eien no Uta" "Sakura ~Hanagasumi~" "Orion" and possibly MICA3CHU's "I DON'T KNOW"

Credit :: Play-Asia

BoA Officially Announces US Debut Plans

2008-10-11T04:59:00.000-07:00

On September 2nd, 2008, a press conference was held confirming the news of her U.S. debut. SM made a statement saying, "BoA will debut and release an album in America. BoA has been going back and forth from Korea, Japan and the U.S. preparing for her debut."

BoA will hold a press conference with the slogan of 'Best of Asia, Bring on America!' (acronym of her name) on the 10th at Seoul's Imperial Palace hotel. She will share her future plans for her debut then. The SM. E. USA staff members who will be assisting her with her U.S. activities will also be present at the press conference.

Credit :: http://www.tokyo-nights.org

Mika Nakashima : Single " ORION "

2008-10-11T04:45:00.000-07:00

After drastically changing her image with her recent collaboration single, I DON'T KNOW, with comedy trio, Morisanchu, Nakashima Mika is returning with a new winter ballad this November. Titled, ORION, the title track will be the insert song for TBS drama "Ryuusei no Kizuna", which stars Ninomiya Kazuya, Nishikido Ryo, Toda Erika and Nakashima herself will be appearing in the drama as well. The coupling song, FOCUS, is currently the CM song for the new CANON IXY DIGITAL 920 IS Camera. Expect more soon!

Credit :: http://www.tokyo-nights.org

Horikita Maki Wants A Boyfriend For Her Present

2008-10-11T04:42:00.000-07:00

One of Japan’s popular actress, Horikita Maki, celebrated her 20th birthday and a memorial and appreciation party, at one of Tokyo’s hotel on October 6th. Approximately 250 media showed up for Horikita Maki’s birthday to write down information and take pictures. She also said she had a private party at home with her lovely parents.

After that she was asked about boyfriends. she replied saying “I don’t have a boyfriend at the moment, but I’d like to do my best to find one from now on. I’d like to be married within 10 years. I hope I’ll still be attractive then.”

Horikita Maki is also acting a new drama called “Innocent love” and will air on October 20 on Fuji TV.

Credit :: http://www.jpopasia.com

Details Of Ai Kago's Solo Plans Revealed

2008-10-11T04:38:00.000-07:00

Ai Kago attended a PR event for the movie "American Teen" on Wednesday, and she personally mentioned that she is preparing for her debut as a solo artist. Some unofficial details have been reported by various news sources, saying that a mini-album is scheduled for next spring, and Kago is involved in writing the lyrics.

The album is said to be a 4-song collection due out around March. To prepare for the album, she has been taking voice lessons since the summer. Recording will reportedly take place next month.

Credit :: http://www.jpopasia.com

Tackey To Release Solo Single For New Musical

2008-10-11T04:29:00.000-07:00

Hideaki Takizawa of the duo Tackey & Tsubasa will be releasing his first solo CD next year in conjunction with a new stage production he is starring in. To kick off the new year, he will be the lead in "Shinshun Takizawa Kakumei," which is being performed at the Imperial Garden Theater from January 1 to 27.

Takizawa will be in charge of singing the theme song, though the title, composer, and lyricist are still undecided. The song will apparently be released around the time of the show's run.

"Shinshun Takizawa Kakumei" is an original musical in two acts, incorporating Japanese folklore such as The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter and the legend of Urashima Taro. One highlight of the musical is Takizawa appearing on stage as an 80-year-old man.

The show will be the first New Year's Day performance at the Imperial Garden Theater after its reopening in 1966.

Credit :: http://www.jpopasia.com

Orange Range To Release B-side Best Album

2008-10-06T02:27:00.000-07:00

On December 3, ORANGE RANGE is releasing a currently untitled two-disc best album, containing their single B-sides and other songs chosen from their original albums. The CD+DVD release will include all of their music videos since their debut, including the video for their new single "Oshare Bancho" that goes on sale November 12.

Credit :: http://www.jpopasia.com

AKB48 losing five Team A members

2008-10-06T02:24:00.000-07:00

Five members of AKB48's Team A have announced that they are graduating from the group. At a concert on Sunday, Tomomi Ohe, Hitomi Komatani, Hana Tojima, Rina Nakanishi, and Risa Narita shocked their fans with the news of their departure, saying that their final performances with AKB48 will be on November 23 at NHK Hall.

The five have been part of AKB48 since its formation. Their future plans have not yet been revealed, though Komatani, Tojima, and Nakanishi are signed with agencies other than AKS.

Credit :: http://www.tokyograph.com

Southern All Stars members cast in drama based on their music

2008-10-06T02:17:00.000-07:00

Last month, NTV announced a drama project called "The Naminori Restaurant," comprised of a series of 33 short dramas based on songs by Southern All Stars. It has now been revealed that the group's percussionist Hideyuki Nozawa and bassist Kazuyuki Sekiguchi will be appearing in the dramas.

The whole series stars Yo Oizumi as the owner of an unopened restaurant, and the 10-minute episodes depict various people visiting the restaurant. Nozawa plays a formerly famous man who abandoned his home to live on his own. Meanwhile, Sekiguchi's role has apparently not yet been decided.

Others appearing in the drama include Yoshinori Okada, Miho Shiraishi, Riisa Naka, Yuta Hiraoka, Hiroshi Fuse, and Mari Hoshino. The first episode airs during the November 1 episode of "Zoom In!! Saturday," while the rest of the episodes will air at random times up until November 9.

Credit :: http://www.tokyograph.com

GReeeeN album reaches 1 million

2008-10-06T02:12:00.000-07:00

GReeeeN's popularity is still on the rise, as evidenced by the fact that their second album "A, Domo. Ohisashiburi Desu." has now shipped a million copies, making it their first work to reach that milestone.

Released in June, the album topped the Oricon charts for two consecutive weeks, outselling artists such as Ayaka, Ketsumeishi, and ELLEGARDEN.

Credit :: http://www.tokyograph.com

Mayumi Sada Marries

2008-10-05T23:10:00.001-07:00

31-year-old model and actress Mayumi Sada (hana yori dango) got married on Wednesday. Her agency made an announcement by fax to the media on Saturday.

Her husband is said to be a 35-year-old multimedia creator. This past July, the relationship was reported by FRIDAY magazine, but Sada's agency has now asked that the man's identity not be publicized because he is considered a private citizen rather than a celebrity.

Sada was previously in a lengthy relationship with HIRO of the group EXILE. Many expected them to get married, but they broke up last year.

Credit :: http://www.jpopasia.com/

DBSK Gets Animated

2008-10-05T21:29:00.000-07:00

Despite heavily promoting Mirotic (SPELL) in Korea, DBSK still has not forgotten their Japanese fan base.

The 5 member band took part in the opening theme "We Are" for popular anime show One Piece, which kicks off its ninth season this month.

Considering the reach of anime and it being a staple for the Japanese, no one’s going to forget these boys for a long time to come.

Credit :: http://www.jpopasia.com

Mika Mifune to launch band with husband and baby daughter

2008-10-05T21:27:00.000-07:00

Celebrity Mika Mifune, 26, who is the daughter of the late actor Toshiro Mifune, is launching a rock band together with her musician husband and young daughter. Mifune said the band, which will be called The TraBryu, will consist of herself, husband George Takahashi, 50, who is a vocalist for the rock band Toraburyu, and their daughter Rennon, 3. The band will sing the theme song “Birthday Party” for the kids animation film “Yes! Precure 5GoGo!” The CD single will be released on Nov 5.

Mifune said, “I wanted to make something memorable for my family. Ever since I heard that my father refused an offer to be in ‘Star Wars,’ I thought it is important to do something for children to enjoy.”

Credit :: http://www.japantoday.com

Ushirogami Hikaretai revived with AKB48 members

2008-10-05T07:55:00.000-07:00

The '80s idol unit Ushirogami Hikaretai is being "re-formed," twenty years after its breakup. Music producer Yasushi Akimoto has assembled four girls from AKB48 to recreate the group, which he is renaming Watarirouka Hashiritai.

Ushirogami Hikaretai was formed in 1987 by Shizuka Kudo, Akiko Ikuina, and Makiko Saito, who were all members of the popular group Onyanko Club. They broke up in 1988 after releasing a string of hit singles. Akimoto, who was their producer and lyricist, is following the same formula this time, recruiting members of AKB48 for the project. The four are Mayu Watanabe, Aika Ohta, Haruka Nakagawa, and Natsumi Hirajima, all part of Team B. They also happen to be managed by Production Ogi, the same agency that represented Ushirogami Hikaretai.

Watarirouka Hashiritai already has an anime tie-in with the series "BLUE DRAGON," with their song "Aoi Mirai" being used as the new opening theme. However, their first CD single has not yet been decided, though it is scheduled for release in January through Pony Canyon.

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Enka Singers Go Green In Yamanash

2008-10-05T07:45:00.000-07:00

Fourteen enka singers, including Ayako Fuji, Hiroshi Itsuki, Kiyoshi Hikawa and Jero, will take part in a charity concert for forestation in Yamanashi Prefecture. The annual concert is organized by the Japan Association of Music Enterprises (JAMES) and is aimed at raising funds for forestation.

Fuji, who participated in a tree-planting event last week, said, “As a mother, I really feel that I must preserve the global environment for my family and future generations.”

The concert will be held Oct 29 at NHK Hall in Tokyo.

Credit :: http://www.jpopasia.com

DBSK On PKL’s Starry Night

2008-10-05T07:17:00.000-07:00

Popular group Dong bang Shin Ki, who have made their comeback after 1 year and 7 months gathered much new interest after taking a blood type based dating psychology test.

As part of the popular “Psychology break” corner of SBS Power FM’s Choi Hwa Jung’s Power Time (something like Toho-psychology in Bigeaststation I presume), the Dong Bang boys took some time to take a psychology test.

In the test, the five boys had to look at some couples, before being asked which couple they liked the most. Micky Yoochun and Hero JaeJoong, both of type O blood chose “The couple who could communicate well with each other”. Xiah Junsu and Max Changmin, both of type B blood chose “The older woman, younger boy couple.” And lastly, U-Know Yunho of blood type A chose “The couple who got closer through fighting (as in arguing, etc – like a typical drama couple where it starts off with the girl hating the guy and vice versa, but in the end they both fall in love)”.

The fact that those of the same blood type chose the same type of couple surprised and amused the Dong Bang boys, and in turn, their fans.

Micky Yoochun and Hero JaeJoong, both of O type blood explained that because they were introverts, they found it hard to approach the person they liked. However, once they like a person, they would love that person, and keep that love until the end.
Max Changmin and Xiah Junsu revealed that if they love someone, they will love them without limits quickly, however, their love would have its romantic moments and non-romantic moments – in other words, ups and downs (translated literally, it would be something like their love would be ‘hot’ but it would cool down).
From this, the members worried in a somewhat joking manner; “What if we someday disrupt Dong Bang Shin Ki’s schedule due to love?”

Lastly, U-Know Yunho revealed that once he fell in love with someone, he would push for a response from the person due to his tough personality. Due to this, many people had the response that Yunho would be the most likely to date his ideal girl.

Following the psychology corner, Dong Bang Shin Ki showed a less polished/practiced image which they didn’t show in other shows, to the delighted response of the audience. Max Changmin said, “I usually put the piece of pizza I’m eating on my hand and wait until everyone else has finished eating their pizza – and if they’ve left any, I eat that as well.” revealing an unexpected side of him. Hero JaeJoong, who the other Dong Bang Shin Ki members chose as the most fun to be around, once again showed his self-created unique vibration techniques (meaning vocal vibrations), as well as impersonations, transforming the audience into a sea of laughter.

Credit :: http://www.jpopasia.com/

Download : New Weider in Jelly

2008-10-02T08:06:00.000-07:00

Now I have new CM of Weider In Jelly

It's include Asada Mao, Hamada Masatoshi, Hamasaki Ayumi, Yamashita Tomohisa.

Download :: MediaFile

Otsuka Ai : Kurage, Nagareboshi

2008-10-02T07:31:00.000-07:00

CD Only

After 2005's Planetarium, 2006's Renai Shashin, and last year's Pocket, singer-songwriter Otsuka Ai returns with her latest ballad. Kurage, Nagareboshi is her CF song for music.jp TV-CF and a number dedicated to lovers everywhere. Two side tracks, H20 and Ame no Tsubu, Waltz - Love Music, are also featured on this release.

CD + DVD

This edition comes with a DVD featuring the music video of Kurage, Nagareboshi.

CD Track List

01 クラゲ、流れ星 [ Kurage, Nagareboshi ]
02 H20
03 雨の粒、ワルツ～LOVE MUSiC～
04 クラゲ、流れ星(Instrumental)
05 H20(Instrumental)

Order :: Otsuka Ai : Kurage, Nagareboshi - CD Only

Otsuka Ai : Kurage, Nagareboshi - CD + DVD

Ayaka x Kobukuro : Anatato

2008-10-02T07:24:00.000-07:00

Ayaka and Kobukuro team up again. Japanese pop princess collaborated with the folk duo for the tender passion-filled ballad Anatato at a live event in Osaka last summer. Penned, composed, and arranged by the threesome, the song has also been picked as a new CM song for Nissan's "Cube" series.

Track List
01 あなたと [ Anatato ]
02 あなたと (INSTRUMENTAL)

Order :: Ayaka x Kobukuro : Anatato

2008-10-02T07:16:00.000-07:00

Having recently released her second solo album, misono will be returning in December with a new single titled 家族の日/アブラゼミ♀（大阪バージョン）－ピアノ・バージョン－ (Kazoku no Hi/Aburazemi♀ (Osaka Version) -Piano Version-) to be released on 2008.10.29. in CD+DVD and CD-only formats. The title track of the single will be used as the theme song for KTV's "Kodomo no Uta." The single includes a special duet between misono and Shinagawa Hiroshi from the comedian group Shinagawa-Shouji, released under the name "misono&ヒロシ" (misono&Hiroshi). The DVD will include PV and making of clips.

CD Only

CD + DVD

GIRL NEXT DOOR gets drama tie-in with third single

2008-10-02T07:07:00.000-07:00

The new Avex-produced unit GIRL NEXT DOOR is off to a great start. After seeing their debut single reach #3 in September, the group has already announced their third single, and it has been chosen as the theme song of a TV Asahi drama series this fall.

"Jonetsu no Daisho" is being used as the theme for the manga adaptation "Giragira," which stars Kuranosuke Sasaki as a middle-aged man who returns to his former job as a host in order to provide for his family.

The song, which hits stores on November 19, is GIRL NEXT DOOR's third single in three consecutive months. Their second single, "Drive Away," has been given a tie-in with a Toyota commercial, and it goes on sale next week.

Credit :: http://www.tokyograph.com

Jero Releases New Album As Tribute To Tadashi Yoshida

2008-10-02T07:02:00.000-07:00

American enka singer Jero, 27, on Wednesday released a new album, “15 gems,” as part of a tribute to composer Tadashi Yoshida who passed away in 1998 at the age of 77. Enka singer Yoko Nagayama, 40, and 13 other singers contribute to the album with Jero.

Jero, who sings a version of Yoshida’s popular song “Let’s meet in Yurakucho,” said, “It was difficult because its key is very low. But I think I could make it more attractive than the original one although I was very nervous. It’s a famous song that I used to listen when I was a kid.”

Credit :: http://www.jpopasia.com

SMAP Reaches 10 Million In Album Sales

2008-10-02T06:54:00.000-07:00

Last week, SMAP released their latest album "super.modern.artistic.performance," and as expected, it topped the charts at 214,000 in sales. This finally pushed their career album sales past the 10 million mark, becoming only the second vocal group to achieve that feat, after CHAGE and ASKA did it in 1993.

DOHZI-T sold 63,000 copies of his new album to land at #3. A soundtrack for the anime series "D.Gray-man" made #5, while rock band Plastic Tree found their way into the #9 spot.

"The Birthday ~Ti Amo~," a new song by EXILE, came in at #1 on the singles chart, moving more than 171,000 copies. Ayaka and Kobukuro sold nearly half that amount with their second collaborative single, while Morning Musume's cover of "Pepper Keibu" ranked in at #3.

The other new top ten releases were BREAKERZ (#6), Miliyah Kato (#9), and seiyu Shin-ichiro Miki (#10).

Credit :: http://www.jpopasia.com

Ayumi Hamasaki : A Complete ~All Singles~

2008-09-29T08:44:00.000-07:00

The ever-changing J-pop scene sees new acts appearing and leaving all the time. In this competitive market, Hamasaki Ayumi continues to rule as J-pop's record-setting diva, loved by her fans and respected by the general audience for her unfailing formula for success. Gradually finding her way to the top of the charts after debuting 1998, Hamasaki has maintained her superiority on the charts for a decade. Celebrating her tenth anniversary since her debut single poker face, Ayumi invites fans to a retrospective of her biggest hits.

A Complete -All Singles- comes loaded with hit after hit, starting with poker face all the way to her most recent No, 1 hit Mirrorcle World, on three CDs. The anniversary version of Ayu's tenth anniversary song Who rounds off this premium collection.

3CD +DVD edition complements the audio action with a DVD featuring footage from the Limited TA Live Tour performed at the Zepp in Tokyo, originally exclusive to Ayu fan club members only. Also including previously unreleased live material recorded during a-nation performances from 2002 and 2007, A Complete -All Singles- unveils non-stop Ayu magic.

Also comes with a 48-page photo booklet.

Order it :: Ayumi Hamasaki : A Complete ~All Singles~ ( 3CD )

Ayumi Hamasaki : A Complete ~All Singles~ (3CD + DVD )

Angela Aki : Concert Tour 2007-2008 "Today"

2008-09-29T08:40:00.000-07:00

Japan's favorite bespectacled singer-songwriter Angela Aki invites fans to her latest nationwide Concert Tour 2007-2008 "Today". Angela and her band treated the audience to a groovy rock atmosphere of guitar, bass, and drum sounds and, of course, Angela on the piano. Containing 16 tracks including hits like Kiss Me Good-Bye, Sakurairo (Track 13), Today, and This Love, Concert Tour 2007-2008 is a live song feast for all true fans of Angela.

Features behind-the-scenes footage.

First Press Limited Edition comes with a live documentary photo book.

Pre Order :: Angela Aki : Concert Tour 2007-2008 "Today"

Angela Aki - 8th Single : Tegami ~ Haikei Jugo no Kimi e~

2008-09-29T08:30:00.000-07:00

Angela Aki's latest single arrives around one year after her second album Today, which turned into an Oricon no. 1 bestseller. Tegami - Haikei Jugo no Kimi e is the theme song for the new season of music program Minna no Uta and is also the image song for Japan's 75th nationwide school singing contest co-hosted by NHK. Angela's new release also features the tracks final destination and Still Fighting It, a cover of a song by US rock musician Ben Folds.

This edition comes with a DVD featuring the music video of Tegami - Haikei Jugo no Kimi e and making of footage.

:: CD Track List ::

01 手紙～拝啓　十五の君へ～ [ Tegami ~ Haikei Jugo no Kimi e~ ]
02 Final Destination
03 Still Fighting It
04 手紙～拝啓　十五の君へ～-strings version-

Order it :: Angela Aki - 8th Single : Tegami ~ Haikei Jugo no Kimi e~

Koda Kumi : Live Tour 2008 -Kingdom-

2008-09-29T08:16:00.000-07:00

Koda Kumi comes to town with Live Tour 2008 -Kingdom. Arranged similar to her previous Black Cherry Tour, Kumi's mammoth performance at Tokyo's National Yoyogi Stadium is divided into three acts to tell a story. Weaving together elements like wirework and a play, Kumi's latest show offers top-notch entertainment. Interesting behind-the-scenes and making of video footage including the segment "Searching for Kuchan" on the second DVD (approximately 60 minutes) round off this live release.

~DVD Disc I~ Live From Yoyogi Stadium

<>
1.　Under
2.　FREAKY
3.　キューティーハニー (Cutie Honey)
4.　秘密 (Himitsu)
5.　MORE
6.　LAST ANGEL

<>
07.　愛のうた (Ai No Uta)
08.　hands
09.　Someday
10.　ふたりで・・・ (Futari De...)
11.　Song Menu ：you
12.　奇跡 (Kiseki)
13.　WIND

<>
14.　Wonderland
15.　It's a small world
16.　恋の魔法 (Koi No Mahou)
17.　anytime
18.　Run For Your Life
19.　Come Over
20.　girls

<>
EN01.　Single Medley...
- SHAKE IT UP
- BUT
- Butterfly
- real Emotion
- Crazy 4 U
- DANCE BATTLE
EN02.　Moon Crying
EN03.　walk

~DVD Disc II~ BackStage

- Special Making of (60mins)
- Making of tour including all tour performances
- Digest of all music performances
- Special digest of the encore movie "Where's Kuu-chan?"

Order it :: Koda Kumi : Live Tour 2008 -Kingdom-

Koda Kumi : 41st single. Taboo

2008-09-29T08:00:00.000-07:00

Recently honored Jeanist of the Year for the third year in a row, Koda Kumi strikes once more with her 41st single. Taboo is a sizzling hot R&B number sure to get everybody on the dance floor. The side track Always, the remix version of Taboo, and instrumentals of the two songs can also be found on Kumi's latest release.

CD-Only

:: CD Tracklist ::
01 TABOO
02 Always
03 TABOO [HOUSE NATION Sunset In Ibiza Remix]
04 TABOO Instrumental
05 Always Instrumental

CD + DVD

:: DVD Tracklist ::

01 TABOO -MUSIC VIDEO-
02 TABOO -MUSIC VIDEO-ANOTHER EDITION-
03 TABOO PHOTO SLIDE SHOW

Pre Order :: CD-Only
CD + DVD

Kumi Koda's "Taboo" ties up with wrestling

2008-09-29T07:28:00.000-07:00

Kumi Koda's 41st single, "TABOO," is being used as the theme song of NTV's broadcast of the 2008 FILA Wrestling World Championships. This year's championships include only the female freestyle event, which will see performances by repeat medalists Saori Yoshida and Kyoko Hamaguchi, among others.

The championships are taking place in the Yoyogi National Gymnasium on October 11-13. "TABOO" goes on sale October 8.

Remixed Utada song chosen for "Innocent Love" theme

2008-09-29T07:10:00.000-07:00

Hikaru Utada will be singing the theme song for the drama series "Innocent Love," which stars popular actress Maki Horikita. This will be Utada's first song for a drama in Fuji TV's prized Monday night time slot since "Can You Keep A Secret?" for the 2001 hit "HERO."

This past spring, Utada sang the theme for the popular drama "Last Friends." That show's production staff are also working on "Innocent Love," and they decided to offer her another tie-in. But rather than requesting a new song, they chose the ballad "Eternally," originally recorded for her second album "Distance" in 2001. The producers reportedly felt that the song strongly matched the image of the drama.

Apparently, the song will use a re-edited version of the original vocal recording. It was remixed at a London recording studio to emphasize the vocals more, resulting in a new version titled "Eternally -Drama Mix-."

The song will be released digitally and as a chaku-uta, starting on the drama's premiere date of October 20. Currently, there are no plans for a CD release.

Credit :: http://www.tokyograph.com/

SMAP starts nationwide tour

2008-09-29T05:08:00.000-07:00

Pop group SMAP on Wednesday started their nationwide tour at Tokyo Dome. They will tour nationwide for the first time in 2 years, according to the organizers. Some 55,000 fans attended the Wednesday concert.

SMAP sang 38 songs which were released the same day in their new album “super.modern.artistic.performance.” SMAP member Shingo Katori accidentally injured his leg after falling from the stage but continued to perform for fans.

The group will tour through December 3 and about 800,000 fans are expected to attend the tour as a whole.

Credit :: http://www.japantoday.com/

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