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• Misaki Ito andYuri Ebihara in a new CM campaign for Maquillage [Video: Yahoo] [Pics: Oricon, Sanspo, Sports Hochi]
• Namie Amuro at a PR event for Vidal Sassoon [Video: Yahoo] [Pics: Oricon, Sanspo, Sponichi, Sports Hochi]
• Aya Ueto and Masahiro Tanaka promoting Oronamin C [Video: Yahoo] [Pic: Nikkan Sports]
• Hiromi Nagasaku, Kenichi Matsuyama, Yu Aoi, and Shugo Oshinari at the opening of “Hito no Sex wo Warau na” [Video: Yahoo] [Pics: Oricon, Sanspo, Sponichi, Sports Hochi]
• Hayato Ichihara, Megumi Seki, Yosuke Asari, and Haruma Miura at the opening of “Negative Happy Chainsaw Edge” [Video: Yahoo] [Pics: Oricon, Mainichi, Sanspo, Sponichi, Sports Hochi]
• Kumiko Aso at the Tokyo premiere of “Hafez” [Pics: Sanspo, Sports Hochi]
• Mikie Hara at a release event for her new photobook [Pics: Sanspo, Sponichi]
• Aki Hoshino promoting “Bee Movie” [Video: Yahoo] [Pics: Mantan Web, Oricon, Sanspo, Sponichi, Sports Hochi]
• X Japan at a press conference about their upcoming schedule [Video: Yahoo]
• Saki Aibu and Atsuya Furuta at a Fuji TV press conference for its Olympics coverage [Pics: Sanspo, Sponichi, Sports Hochi]
• Maki Horikita at a press event for the “Doraemon” movie [Pics: Sanspo, Sponichi, Nikkan Sports]

• Karina promoting “Daisuki!!” [Video: Yahoo] [Pics: Mantan Web, Oricon, Sanspo, Sponichi, Nikkan Sports, Sports Hochi]
• Masami Nagasawa at a DVD release event for “Ganges Gawa de Butterfly” [Video: Yahoo] [Pics: Oricon, Sanspo, Sponichi, Sports Hochi]
• Yukina Kinoshita and Rika Sato celebrating Coming of Age Day [Pics: Sanspo, Sponichi, Sports Hochi]
• Marie celebrating Coming of Age Day [Video: Yahoo] [Pics: Sanspo, Sponichi, Sports Hochi]
• Aki Higashihara and Kosei Inoue at a press conference about their marriage [Video: Yahoo] [Pics: Sanspo]
• Aya Ueto promoting the”Check PC!” campaign [Video: Yahoo] [Pics: Sanspo, Nikkan Sports]
• Manabu Oshio serving as the image character for Bodymaker [Pics: Sanspo, Sponichi]
• Maki Horikita at a press event for “Tokyo Shonen” [Video: Yahoo] [Pics: Oricon, Sponichi, Nikkan Sports, Nikkan Sports]
• Shun Oguri, Haruka Ayase, and Koji Yakusho as image characters for Kirin Namacha [Video: Yahoo] [Pics: Oricon, Sanspo, Sports Hochi]
• Kaho, Noriko Nakagoshi, Natsuki Kato, and Yui Ichikawa at a press conference for “4 Shimai Tantei Dan” [Pics: Oricon, Sponichi, Nikkan Sports, Sports Hochi]
• Hiromi Nagasaku and Kenichi Matsuyama at a preview screening of “Hito no Sex wo Warau na” [Video: Yahoo]
• Ami Tokito receiving the grand prize of the Bowling Mass Media Awards [Pic: Sanspo]
• Sei Ashina at an event for the movie “Silk” [Pics: Sanspo, Sponichi, Sports Hochi]

• Katsumi Takahashi and Kazue Fukiishi at a press event for “Full Swing” [Pics: Mainichi, Sponichi, Nikkan Sports, Sports Hochi]
• Jun Kaname, Mai Takahashi and Hiroaki Ogi at the opening of “Pyu to Fuku! Jaguar” [Pics: Mainichi, Sanspo, Sports Hochi]
• Megumi, Sho Aikawa, Noriko Sakai, and Kenichi Endo at the opening of “SS” [Video: Yahoo] [Pics: Sanspo, Sponichi, Nikkan Sports, Sports Hochi]
• Nana Eikura promoting a blood donation campaign for Red Cross [Video: Yahoo] [Pics: Sanspo, Sponichi, Nikkan Sports, Sports Hochi]
• Mayuko Iwasa at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2008 [Pics: Mainichi]
• Eriko Sato at the opening of “Giniro no Season” [Pics: Sanspo, Sponichi]
• A DVD release event for “Jikuu Keisatsu Wecker Signa” [Pics: Mantan Web]

• Kyoko Fukada and Tomoka Kurokawa promoting “Mirai Koushi Meguru” [Pics: Oricon, Sanspo, Sponichi, Nikkan Sports, Sports Hochi]
• Ryoko Yonekura at a press event for “Koshonin” [Pics: Mainichi, Oricon]
• Misaki Ito and Shosuke Tanihara at a press event for “Edison no Haha” [Pics: Mainichi, Oricon, Sports Hochi, Sponichi, Nikkan Sports]
• Yoshiyoshi Arakawa and Yoshino Kimura at a preview screening of “Zenzen Daijoubu” [Video: Yahoo, Sports Hochi] [Pics: Oricon, Sanspo, Sponichi, Sports Hochi]
• Shun Oguri at a PR event for the Nissan Note [Video: Yahoo, Sports Hochi] [Pics: Sponichi, Nikkan Sports]
• Hiroshi Tamaki, Teppei Koike, and Chiaki Kuriyama attending a press conference for “KIDS” [Video: Yahoo] [Pics: Oricon, Sanspo, Sports Hochi]
• AKB48’s Mai Ohshima celebrating Coming of Age Day early [Video: Sports Hochi] [Pics: Sanspo, Sponichi]
• Ai Takabe and Nana Natsume at a press event for “Guren Onna” [Pics: Oricon, Sponichi]
• Erika Toda in “IZO” [Pics: Oricon, Sanspo]
• Aoi Miyazaki in a new AFLAC commercial [Video: Yahoo]
• Saki Aibu in a new At Home commercial [Video: Yahoo]

It’s been a while since I’ve posted one of these. I missed a lot of stuff in the past two weeks, and this update’s small - however, I’m still working on a new system for this that I hope to get up and running soon.

• Hiroshi Tamaki, Haruka Ayase, Mikako Tabe, and others at a press event for “Shikaotoko Aoniyoshi” [Pics: Mainichi, Sanspo, Sponichi, Sports Hochi]
• Shun Oguri, Yu Yamada, and others at a press event for “Binbou Danshi” [Pics: Mainichi, Oricon, Sanspo, Sponichi, Sports Hochi]

• Joe Odagiri and Yu Kashii revealed that they are getting married. They held a press conference on Thursday night for the announcement. [Video: Yahoo] [Pics: Oricon, Oricon, Sanspo, Sports Hochi, Sports Hochi]
• A press event for “Ashita no Kita Yoshio” was held on Tuesday. [Pics: Sanspo, Sports Hochi]
• Then on Thursday, a press event for “Honey and Clover” took place. [Pics: Sponichi, Sports Hochi]
• Juri Ueno made a guest appearance at a Nodame Orchestra concert. [Pics: Sanspo, Sponichi]
• Haruka Ayase is appearing in a commercial for the Toyota Ractis. A press event was held on Wednesday. [Video: Yahoo, Sports Hochi] [Pics: Sanspo, Sponichi]
• Akiko Wada is one of the 2008 CM characters for kyotei (boat racing). [Video: Sports Hochi] [Pics: Sanspo, Sponichi, Sports Hochi, Sports Hochi]
• Hiroshi Tamaki is in a commercial for a new gum product from Cadbury. [Video: Yahoo, Sports Hochi]

Well, it’s technically Christmas now, but I haven’t gone to sleep yet, so here’s my last update before I take the day off to celebrate with family.

• Last Friday, Yui Aragaki made her debut as a singer at the Nippon Budokan, performing a special concert for a lucky group of fans. [Pics: Oricon, Sponichi, Sports Hochi]
• LINA of MAX attended a release event for her solo photobook “LINA SINGS.” [Video: Yahoo] [Pic: Sanspo]
• Ken Hirai held his regular “Ken’s Bar” concert on the 23rd in Sapporo. [Pics: Sanspo, Sponichi]
• Haruka Washio was named the winner of the Miss of Miss Campus Queen Contest 2007. [Pics: Mainichi, Oricon, Sanspo, Sponichi]
• Nao Minamisawa and AKB48 member Atsuko Maeda attended a press conference for their drama series next season, “Shiori to Shimiko no Kaiki Jikenbo.” [Pics: Mainichi]
• Satomi Ishihara was dressed in a Santa outfit for the opening of “Cinnamon the movie.” [Pic: Sanspo]
• The movie version of Kenji Otsuki’s “Gummi Chocolate Pine” also opened in theaters this past weekend, and stars Takuya Ishida, Mei Kurokawa, and Nao Omori attended the opening. [Pics: Mainichi]
• Meanwhile, Kippei Shiina, Shinichi Tsutsumi, Hiroshi Abe, and Lena Tanaka were at the opening of “Moryo no Hako.” [Pics: Oricon]
• AI was among the performers at a support event for next year’s Olympics. [Pics: Oricon]

Everyone, enjoy your holiday celebrations!

And my break begins! But does that mean I’m caught up now? Of course not! And I’ve still got Christmas shopping to do…

• Yoshino Kimura, Noriko Nakagoshi, and Mitsuki Tanimura are starring in the movie version of Kazuo Umezu’s “Orochi.” A PR event was held on the set on Wednesday. [Video: Yahoo, Sports Hochi] [Pics: Oricon, Sanspo]
• Norika Fujiwara was out promoting “Norika Wedding Style,” a compilation album featuring music used at her wedding reception. [Video: Yahoo, Sports Hochi] [Pics: Oricon, Sanspo, Sports Hochi]
• Co-stars Takao Osawa and Yuko Takeuchi showed up at a special Christmas screening of “Midnight Eagle.” [Video: Yahoo, Sports Hochi] [Pics: Oricon, Sanspo, Sports Hochi]
• Kiroro announced that they are resuming activity next month. [Pics: Yahoo, Sports Hochi]
• Mangaka Takehiko Inoue has drawn the poster for the remake of Akira Kurosawa’s “The Hidden Fortress,” which now stars Arashi member Jun Matsumoto. [Pic: Sanspo]
• Fuji TV held a press event for “Minna no Keiba,” its new horse racing program hosted by Aki Hoshino and Shunichi Kawai. [Pics: Mainichi, Sanspo, Sponichi]
• On Thursday, Ayaka held her first sole concert at the Nippon Budokan, performing in front of 12,000 fans. She just turned 20 on the 18th. [Pics: Oricon, Sanspo]
• Current and former Morning Musume members Ai Takahashi, Eri Kamei, Kei Yasuda, Yuko Nakazawa, and Mari Yaguchi attended a special photo session for the “Lion King” musical. [Pics: Mainichi, Sponichi]
• mihimaru GT and Kylie Minogue shared the stage at a press event for the documentary “White Diamond.” [Pics: Oricon]

Now to get caught up with the past 4 days…

• Shun Oguri and Yu Yamada at the opening of “Surf’s Up” [Video: Yahoo, Sports Hochi] [Pics: Sanspo, Nikkan Sports]
• Ryunosuke Kamiki and Mayuko Fukuda at the opening of “Little DJ” [Pics: Oricon, Sanspo, Nikkan Sports]
• Takanori Jinnai, Mirai Moriyama, and Rosa Kato at the opening of “Smile Seiya no Kiseki” [Pics: Oricon, Nikkan Sports]
• Megumi Yasu at a release event for her new photobook [Video: Sports Hochi] [Pics: Sponichi, Nikkan Sports, Sports Hochi]
• Yuka Kosaka promoting her new DVD [Pics: Sanspo, Sports Hochi]
• Aya Ueto promoting her new tour DVD [Video: Yahoo, Sports Hochi] [Pics: Sanspo, Sponichi, Sports Hochi]
• Eikichi Yazawa at his 100th Nippon Budokan concert [Pics: Sanspo, Sponichi, Nikkan Sports, Sports Hochi]
• Ayumi Hamasaki performing at the Tokyo Disney Resort [Pics: Sanspo, Sponichi]
• The cast of “Always: Zoku Sanchome no Yuhi” celebrating its success [Pics: Sanspo, Sponichi, Sports Hochi]
• Masami Nagasawa, Hideaki Ito, Yusuke Santamaria, and Eiko Koike promoting the Daihatsu Tanto [Video: Yahoo, Sports Hochi] [Pics: Oricon, Sponichi, Nikkan Sports]
• Miwa Asao receiving the “Transformer of the Year” award as a promotion for the “Transformers” DVD [Video: Yahoo] [Pics: Sanspo, Nikkan Sports]
• Sonim at a press event for “Miss Saigon” [Video: Sports Hochi] [Pics: Oricon, Sanspo]
• Alisa Mizuki promoting Slimwalk [Video: Yahoo, Sports Hochi] [Pics: Oricon, Sanspo, Sponichi, Sports Hochi]
• The 32nd Hochi Movie Awards [Pics: Oricon, Sports Hochi, Sports Hochi, Sports Hochi, Sports Hochi, Sports Hochi]
• LINA of MAX in her new photobook [Pics: Sanspo, Sponichi]
• Naomi Kawashima and Hideki Okajima promoting “Lost” [Video: Yahoo] [Pics: Sanspo, Sponichi, Sports Hochi]
• Yuko Takeuchi at a press event for “Bara no Nai Hanaya” [Pic: Sports Hochi]
• Gal Sone at a pro wrestling event [Pics: Oricon]
• Ami Tokito at the opening of an eyeglasses store in Akihabara [Pic: Sanspo]
• The cast of the “Aquarian Age” movie [Pics: Mantan Web, Oricon]

Here’s another somewhat description-light post, a trend that will likely continue until I finish turning this into its own feature on the main site.

• Aki Hoshino at an opening event for the namBa HIPS entertainment complex, which features a freefall ride called Yabafo [Video: Yahoo] [Pics: Sanspo, Sponichi, Nikkan Sports]
• Former Takarazuka top star at a PR event for “Chacha: Tengai no Onna” [Video: Yahoo, Sports Hochi] [Pics: Sanspo, Sponichi, Sports Hochi]
• Kiyoshi Hikawa at a special Christmas concert [Pics: Oricon, Sanspo]
• Yuji Oda at the release of his first book, “Dassensha” [Pics: Oricon, Sports Hochi]
• AKB48 members as fashion models at a Tokyo fashion show [Pics: Oricon]
• Masaaki Sakai, Yuri Ebihara, and Moe Oshikiri being announced as the hosts of the Japan Record Awards [Pics: Sanspo, Sponichi, Nikkan Sports, Sports Hochi]
• A press event for the new “Yatterman” anime series [Pics: Mantan Web, Oricon, Sponichi, Sports Hochi]
• Aya Hirano at a release event for her first DVD [Pic: Nikkan Sports]
• Shun Oguri, Yu Yamada, and Mike Maki at the opening of “Surf’s Up” [Pics: Oricon]