12 posts tagged “arashi”
成立１０周年、おめでとうございます！
Thank you for the happiness that your work has brought to so many of us. ありがとう。
これからも、ありがとう。
本当に、嵐に出会えてよかった。幸せです。
You've created a storm in the world. I hope that in the years to come, the storm will only get bigger and bigger, and you will all rise higher and higher on the ever-increasing waves of success.
Congratulations, Arashi. And may there be many, many more decades of happiness to come. =]
For your amusement only.
From Yahoo TW:
松本潤變髮像孫悟空？ 山下智久遭瘋狂粉絲抓著不放
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2008/11/09 13:43影劇中心／綜合報導傑尼斯偶像「嵐」成員的松本潤，憑著《流星花園》人氣狂飆，粉絲不但變多，但網友的尖酸批評也跟著增加。日前松本潤在10月時換了新髮型，為了宣傳11月初的新單曲在音樂節目上亮相時，便被日本網友在網路上批評像孫悟空、木頭工人。
松本潤在官方後援會會員限定觀看的日記上寫道，自己對於新髮型很滿意，彷彿看到了10年前的自己，也希望大家會喜歡。不過此造型一亮相，便在日本最大的討論區2ch內引起話題，日本網友直言，這個新髮型和孫悟空、木頭工人沒兩樣，一點都不好看。話雖如此，松本潤的髮型在自家粉絲卻大受好評，不過依他注重外表的個性來看，也許過不久他又會換新造型了。
此外，「嵐」的後輩「NEWS」日前在福井的演唱會上，出現了意外事故，因為成員想要與粉絲近距離接觸，但部分歌迷太過瘋狂，山下智久伸出手便被緊抓不放，甚至有成員的戒指被搶走。而還有母親抱著小孩衝到舞台機關旁，救護車出動到場，但不曉得是否有人受傷，這樣看來，真是偶像難為。
Apparantly some of us don't like Jun's new hair... makes him look like "Monkey King" Sun Goku/ Sun Wukong, others say he looks like a carpenter (?). Other fans think he looks just great. But according to the report, Jun being the hime he is, he might get a new 'do soon.
In other news, NEWS members got "attacked" by fans at their cons; ambulance was called to one concert after fears that a kid ran loose and made their way to one of the many, many mechanical contraptions. Oh, and members lost their rings too, coz fans had good grip and didn't want to let go of their arms.
I don't want to study......
So last thursday, one of the radio channels played Niji no Kanata e during the Asian Pop Show (they've played Arashi for every show for the past...4 weeks?). Anyway, here's the "recording". I had to record on my camera, thus the sound being so soft and random flashes of my mobile. ^^;
Now, onto the picspam:
This is from a little day trip to the art gallery a couple of weeks ago. Couldn't take any pictures outside, so pics of the great outdoors only. See if you can spot which one is the actual art gallery.
And extra points if you can name the other buildings.
Ah, that was such a crisp autumn day...
More catchup photos:
Onigiri, curry rice and yakisoba from weeks ago...
And something more random: this black sesame/genmai drink from Okinawa I got... dunno why I snapped so many photos of it. Think cuteness had something to do with it...
The bottle's still around. It's really cute. The drink...wasn't as nice as I expected.
Anyway, you'll be glad that this is the end of this round of randomness. Sorry if I bored you.
Right. So Arashi will be touring Asia again (yay!), and stopping in my 'second home' Shanghai and 'almost second home' Taipei. Naturally, one would check TW news to 'verify' this piece of information. I wasn't disappointed.
Arashi welcoming their 10th anniversary with a concert in Taiwan for the second time
From Yahoo TW!
今年的傑尼斯到底是誰來開唱，答案是即將迎接出道10周年的「嵐」！繼2006年成功踏出日本後，「嵐」決定要二度舉辦亞洲巡迴演唱會，且這次除了10月台北之外，緊接著11月還有上海、香港以及首爾等三個城市，預定動員17萬3千名粉絲，將創下傑尼斯有史以來規模最大的亞洲巡迴演唱會紀錄。
This year, the Johnnys group coming to Taiwan for a concert is the group welcoming their 10th year, Arashi! After their success in stepping outside Japan in 2006, Arashi has decided to have a second Asia tour, and this time, apart from a stop in Taipei in October, they'll tour also the cities of Shanghai, Hong Kong and Seoul in November, expecting to meet around 173 thousand fans, which will set the record as the biggest Asian concert tour by any Johnny's group.
在15日的東京巨蛋演唱會上，嵐宣佈將於9月5日挑戰能容納超過7萬名觀眾的東京國立競技場，並正式揭開亞洲巡迴演唱會的序幕，他們成為繼SMAP和美夢成真後，第三組單獨在該場地開唱的團體，五位成員均表示能在迎接10周年到來的同時再度舉辦亞洲演唱會是個很棒的體驗。
During their concert at Tokyo Dome on 15th, Arashi announced that they'll challenge the National Stadium with capacity for over 70 thousand people on the 5th September, marking the start of their Asian tour. They'll become the third group after SMAP and Dreams Come True to hold a concert at the National Stadium. All 5 members are very excited to greet their 10th year and also second Asia tour, and expect that it will be a most fantastic experience.
而本月初在名古屋演唱會彩排時不小心讓右手手指骨折的櫻井翔，對於自己的傷勢表示已經無大礙，還讚嘆人類的復原力果然厲害，他的發言讓粉絲的擔心一掃而空。至於接下來的發行計畫，除了25日的新單曲「One Love」，9月3日還會有東京巨蛋寫真集，粉絲們可得好好盤算，否則荷包可能很難抵擋這波暴風雨的攻勢喔！
As for Sakurai Sho, who injured his right thumb during rehearsals for the group's Nagoya concert, he has said that his injury has healed considerably, and has expressed his wonder at the speed of recovery. His comments has given his fans massive relief. As for the group's upcoming plans, apart from the release of "One Love" on the 25th, a new photobook of their Tokyo Dome concert is set to be released on September 3rd. Fans will need to start budgeting, or else their wallets may not withstand the power of this coming storm yo!
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Might I point out that in the first paragraph, in between Shanghai and Seoul, THEY'VE LISTED HONG KONG AS A DESTINATION?!?!?
*massively hoping that it'll be the END of November this time*
Oh, and proper crediting will be appreciated if you do decide to repost. This translation is mine. Which is why it's, well, crap.
Taking a leaf out of Matsubunny and Nanao's books, I've made a new group for Arashi fans in Australia on vox.
It'd be great if we can use our collective power and gather up a storm in Ozland! Yoroshiku~
Please don't forget to also join the Australia and New Zealand Arashi Fan Club! We're eagerly awaiting for your membership yo! Looks like the website is currently down, will try and see what I can do!
I haven't done one of these for a while.
Okay, so as Mum and I drove our way home (from my uni), she requested for Arashi songs again. I'll convert her, definitely. With just Arashi songs. Even though she says she only wants to listen coz the songs in the car stereo have been played a million times already.
Found out Dad really likes the Pan-kun and James corner of Tensai Shimura Doubutsuen. Since bakawaii Aiba-chan is in it, it shouldn't be a problem slowly converting him into a fanboy...I hope... Ba-chan would be too cute, and the stuff Arashi gets up to in their shows and cons and everything else will remind him of his younger days...he'll love them eventually.
And the first con I go to this year may not be an Arashi con!!! How did I let that happen? How could it happen?!
Just watched this week's MMA talk...and the preview for next ep:
Credits: Asianbling167@YouTube
Eeh?! My Jun-baby getting bum-smacked?
After watching MMA #110 countless times, I wanted to try that nikujaga korokke so much...that I actually made it. It took me 2 days...2 DAYS! (Well, coz the bread needs to be crumbed...since I couldn't find premade breadcrumbs...)
Everything was fine until...I decided to crumb the brioche as well...and it burned as it was being 'dried' (i.e. toasted). So my croquettes basically failed...visual wise. But it tastes pretty good!
Since I've finished Hero and Yasashii Jikan, next series on the list is Yoiko no Mikata. Sho is chou kawaii~~~!!!! Taiyou-sensei is so completely different to Mimura, and mochiron, different to Bambi (from Kisarazu Cats' Eye, of course). He is so adorable! Yabai...I'm turning into a Sho fan...
I remember someone saying that they were jealous of Inoue Mao...well, Fukiishi Kazue has it one better. Here's a list of Arashi dramas she appeared in:
1. pPoi: the one with Yamapi and Aiba...she played a supporting role, a scary, kendo-driven school girl
2. Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo (The Files of Young Kindaichi): Jun as Kindaichi; played a blackmailed model who was forced to 'murder' someone
3. Yoiko no Mikata: supporting Sho-kun's bright and cheery Taiyou-sensei, she played Minako-sensei.
4. Bambi~no!: Jun again...She plays Eri, Ban's girlfriend from Hakata
5. Yamada Taro Monogatari: Nino and Sho as top-performing students in the Elite class, she plays their homeroom teacher Torii Kyoko.
It's not fair, ne? She has worked with 4 out of 5 members (not sure if she has done any butais...), I want my share of Arashi too! To see them in the flesh...such a faraway dream atm...
Anyway, it's back to my (hamburger-looking) nikujaga korokke...and whatever else I'm having for dinner tonight. And Taiyou-sensei! =D
Yep, it's that again.
So yeah, after the first request by Mum to listen to Arashi in the car, she's now willing to watch JDrama again. Only because she's finished the mountain of Chinese and Korean dramas, and running out of things to watch. So I'm going to start her on Haikei...and then HanaDan...then probably some 'fillers' like Liar Game and ProDai until Yamada Taro finishes.
Next target: Dad.
Target analysis: not likely that he'll turn into a fanboy--he has a certain dislike of Japanese things, and is constantly mocking everything related to Japan (excluding electronics). But he is also my main 'supplier' of Arashi CDs (I use 'supplier' in the loosest sense: he orders and pays for them). Since he hasn't rejected my monthly requests of ordering Arashi stuff, I'm taking it as a good sign. And I think Yasashii Jikan will do the trick.
So, I have a request...
Does anybody have Yasashii Jikan with CHINESE subs????!!!! If you do, or know of a site where I can get it (the full series, if possible) please PM me! Onegaishimasu!!!!
It looked fun, so here's mine:
Jun
1. The feeling of being with you is good. I don't usually bother people, and they seem to enjoy my company, so yes. You'll have to go out with me first, though.
2. Able to properly see people's actions. Hm, I usually sense people's emotions easily, unless I'm totally dumb that day. Yes and no...
3. Rich expression of sensitivity. yeah, I'm pretty sensitive...and can show it in various ways, if that's what you want...considering how much I cry while watching movies/listening to songs/ reading books
4. Your five senses are sharp. To an extent: I wear glasses, and so do you! But otherwise, they're pretty sharp.
5. Like cooking. I love cooking! and usually what I make tastes pretty nice, too...
6. Living with you is good. Yeah, I take good care of people...
7. Can be thrifty. I'm majoring in Accounting...budgets are becoming my specialty
8. Diligent personality. The family motto is diligence and hard work... and I stick to that...
9. You like yourself. Yes, even though I do have my moments sometimes.
10. You have hobbies. Lots.
11. You like the arts. I studied arts for a semester, and loved it
12. You read books. People say I read too much.
13. You like kids. Love kids, as long as they're not bratty.
14. Quick-witted. Does sarcasm count? Then again, I tend to keep my mouth shut...
15. Active. Trying to be...
16. Vibrant curiosity. I ask too many questions...
17. There are bad parts of your personality. Yep, and not afraid to admit it.
18. Pretty without make-up. I dunno...beauty is in the eye of the beholder..
19. You like spontaneity. Definitely
20. Strong immunity due to good health. I haven't been sick for a long while.
Result: 18/20--Let's go out and see what happens!
Ohno
1. Our conversations match. I can talk on quite a few subjects...
2. Our hobbies match. Not much of an artist, but I love looking at art.
3. You can cook. Definitely. I feed myself everyday with my own cooking.
4. You're kind. Don't mind doing favours for friends, and anyone else who needs help.
5. You're not fussy about food. As long as the food tastes good. And not overly different. Don't really like the wacky stuff...
6. Your walking speed is the same as mine. I can match it to yours! XD
7. Our values match. As in valuing friendship, family, etc highly? Oh yeah! Definitely!
8. You can drink sake. I don't drink, but my whole family has a high tolerance for alcohol...
9. You have some slightly silly parts. Yeah, even though I don't realise I'm being silly sometimes...
10. You have the same laughing points as me. I love laughing, sometimes at really random things...
11. You can be free in your expression. I tend to care about what people feel...
12. You won't be concerned with clothing. As long as I'm presentable, but definitely not a fashion slave!
13. You can fish. Check!
14. You can judge the fish you've caught. As in know the fish type? I guess so...
15. You're not too detailed about money. I'm studying accounting......but can be pretty generous at times, when I feel like it.
16. You like surreal art. If you're there to explain it to me!
17. You have dreams. I'm kinda jaded atm...but I love dreaming about surreal things.
18. You're harmonious. I don't go out of my way to make people love me. I go with the flow.
19. You have feelings of being thankful. Yes. Everyday.
20. You can get along with my parents. People older than me love my company most of the time...
Result: 14/20--Let's go fishing! And chat!
Sho
1. Cooking is your specialty. Yep. Always cooking.
2. You can divide up the garbage. Check. Hate people who don't recycle.
3. We have the same values. As in valuing friendship, family and education highly? Yep.
4. You get along well with your family. Yes for immediate family, and most of the time with my extended family.
5. You know etiquette. I read etiquette books, and want to go to finishing school, if I can afford it...
6. You're able to treat feelings of thanks preciously. Definitely. Everything is a treasure, to me.
7. You have a wide outlook. Yep, a lot of the time.
8. You can drink sake. Family has a high tolerance of alcohol, and I've never been drunk...
9. You're sociable. Yep. If you want to socialise with me.
10. You like congeniality. Most of the time, if it's sincere.
11. Our harmony matches. Let's go out for a drink and find out!
12. You treat work importantly. Definitely. Very serious about my work.
13. You have a driver's license. Not yet. Will soon. I can drive, by the way...
14. You have points that you won't compromise on. I stick to my principles, and hate those who compromise all the time.
15. You like music. I learned piano for 10 years, and taught for 2...of course I love music!
16. You like children. As long as they're not too bratty.
17. Your smile is cute. Some people think my smile is cute...
18. You're positive. I try to be.
19. You still use the bathtub even in the summer. Rarely.
20. You can stop fights. Never had the opportunity to. But I always try to mediate...if it's possible...
Result: 18/20 - Wanna go out for a drink, Sho?
Aiba
1. Cleaning is your specialty. It is slowly becoming a specialty.
2. You can be considerate. Most of the time, depending on who I'm with.
3. You're strong in quarrels. I'm a law student...
4. You won't put all your influence on one thing. I don't put all my eggs in one basket, if that's what you mean. Money wise and otherwise.
5. You can play golf. You can teach me!
6. We have the same values. Probably.
7. You have a spirit for challenges. Always looking for them.
8. You don't have likes and dislikes for food. If it tastes good, I'll eat it.
9. You can cook. I'm always cooking!
10. You don't decorate yourself. Never if it's not necessary
11. Sometimes you decorate yourself. Only if it's necessary.
12. The way you walk is pretty. Thanks! But what's a pretty walk?
13. You can drink sake. I think I can hold my liquor...
14. Your nails are short. They break if they're too long, so yeah.
15. You can go camping. I will go if it's with you. But I'm more of a city person, honestly.
16. You have a lot of friends. In a way.
17. You have a good balance no matter what you're involved with. I think so.
18. You like anime. I need to watch more anime.
19. You like movie masterpieces. I love good movies.
20. You're tough. I've been through my share of rough patches.
Result: 18/20 - Let's go to a zoo, then karaoke!
Nino
1. You are a girl. Check
2. You're older than 16. Check
3. You can speak Japanese. Learning at the moment...ask me again in a year.
4. You have a job. Had one, now looking for one.
5. You won't say things like "Are you working?" In a nagging way, no.
6. You won't complain if I open the house up. Probably not.
7. You're able to live together in the heart of the city. I prefer to live in the heart of the city. Love the hustle.
8. You won't coerce me into having a multi-generation household. No way!
9. Great generosity. I'm a generous person, if I feel you deserve it, XD!
10. You'll let me play my games. I don't mind. Both my parents are sorta otaku-ish, I'm used to it.
11. You hate traveling. Sorry, I love travelling...
12. You have hobbies and special skills. Yes for hobbies, probably for special skills.
13. You aren't too shy. Depends on the situation. Normally, no.
14. You won't grasp my schedule. I respect the freedom and space of others.
15. You'll understand my laughing points. Probably. I think I'll get it after a few conversations.
16. You don't have too many friends. That's true. Friendship has to be slowly developed to be truly valued.
17. You don't have dresses. I do, but hardly wear them.
18. You have 'lucky underwear'. How did you know?
19. You could fall in love with me. Maybe.
20. You like me. You're not too bad.
17/20--I'll just sit here and watch you play your games, Nino. Tell me when you're done!
So, descending order: Jun/Aiba/Sho, Nino, and finally Riida. Interesting outcome...3-way tie for top spot!
