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Thursday, July 8, 2010
Shoon's Sweet Smile
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
山下 翔央 -Yamashita Shoon-
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Yes, To Be Free!
遮る もの など 何 一つ ない
記憶 の 中 に 刻んだ 空 の 色 は
あの 日 の よう に, 変わらぬ よう に
(どこ へ 行こう か. まだ 見ぬ 場所 へ)
時 は 止まらない, 手 を 伸ば して
渇いた まま 僕ら は 駈け出したんだ
ごまかせない 心 に 気付いた から
何 も 飾らず, その まま で
風 に 吹かれ 行く だけ さ to be free
日差し の 中 で 笑い合った 僕ら
無邪気 な 声 が 今 も 響いてる
溢れる ほど の 想い は 明日 に 向かい
輝く よう に, 変わらぬ よう に
(一人 じゃ ない さ, 涙 拭えば)
大切 な もの に 気付く の だろう
透き通った まま 僕ら は 夢 描いたんだ
諦めない 太陽 より 煌めく から
流した 汗 も その まま で
光 求め 行く だけ さ to be free
振り返る 事 も 出来ず に
走り抜けて きた 僕ら
上り 下り 繰り返した yeah
それ は 時 に 甘く ほろ苦い
渇いた まま 僕ら は 駈け出したんだ
ごまかせない 心 に 気付いたから
何 も 飾らず, その まま で (to be free)
nani mo kazarazu, sono mama de (to be free)
透き通った まま 僕ら は 夢 描いたんだ
諦めない 太陽 より 煌めく から
流した 汗 も その まま で
nagashita ase mo sono mama de
渇いたまま僕ら駈け出したんだ
kawaita mama bokura wa kakedashitanda
gomakasenai kokoro ni kidzuita kara
nani mo kazarazu, sono mama de
kaze ni fukare iku dake sa to be free
To be free
To be free
translation:
we admired the flowing clouds
nothing at all obstructing them
the colors of the sky we engraved in our memories
are like that day and we hope it won't change
(where should we go? to a place we haven't seen yet)
time won't stop, reach out your hand
we started running even though we were thirsty
because we realized we wouldn't let our hearts be deceived
without enhancing anything, just as we are
simply going where the wind takes us to be free
we laughed together in the sunlight
our innocent voices are resounding even now
an overflowing amount of wishes that face tomorrow
hoping they will shine, hoping they won't change
(you're not alone, so wipe your tears)
i think you'll realize what's important
we painted dreams even though we'd become transparent
because we'll shine brighter than the unfaltering sun
even leaving our sweat as it is
simply searching for the light to be free
unable to look over our shoulders
we ran through to the end
repeatedly going up and down yeah
those times were sometimes sweet, sometimes bittersweet
we started running even though we were thirsty
because we realized we wouldn't let our hearts be deceived
without enhancing anything, just as we are to be free
we painted dreams even though we'd become transparent
because we'll shine brighter than the unfaltering sun
even leaving our sweat as it is
we started running even though we were thirsty
because we realized we wouldn't let our hearts be deceived
without enhancing anything, just as we are
simply going where the wind takes us to be free
to be free
to be free
Thursday, July 1, 2010
K の 嵐 2010 (International Fans Project)
K (国際 ファン の プロジェクト) の 嵐:
もし 私たち が ハガキ を 送ったら, 嵐 は 世界 中 に ファン が いる こと に 気づ いてくれる でしょ
心 に しあわせ が ある 限り, 素晴らしい でしょう. それ で, 嵐 の ファン は 最高 です から. ね~? だから, K の 嵐 SUCCESS!
"五人 で いる. ずっと いる." それら の 言葉 を 本当 に 信じる. ありがとう ね. 全 世界 は 嵐 が 大好き です. Johnnyさん と マネージャーさん と スタッフ の 皆さん もう, お疲れさま です. 本当 に ありがとう! 行こう 行こう 皆!
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translation:
K no Arashi (International Fans Project):
will Arashi notice that they have fans all over the world if we send them postcards? [--- this is the introductory context that needs to be included by everyone for this project.]
[then, a prediction on the result of this experiment (project) should be written too. ---] as long as there's happiness in your heart, then it's great. plus, Arashi's fans are the best. aren't they? therefore, K no Arashi is a SUCCESS!
"there are five of us. always will be." i believe in those words. thank you. the whole world loves Arashi. Johnny-san, the manager, and the staff have been working hard too. thank you, really! go go everyone!
the recipient's address:
Johnny's Family Club (ARASHI - Member Name)
Miyamasu Tower B1F
1-10-10 Shibuya
Shibuya-ku,
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
♪♫ Kaze ni fukare iku dake sa ♪♫
Nagareru kumo ni akogareta bokura
Saegiru mono nado nani hitotsu nai
Kioku no naka ni kizanda sora no iro wa
Ano hi no you ni, kawaranu you ni
(Doko e yukou ka? Mada minu basho he)
Toki wa tomaranai
Kawaita mama bokura wa kakedashitanda
Gomakasenai kokoro ni kidzuita kara
Nani mo kazarazu sono mama de
Kaze ni fukare iku dake sa
Hizashi no naka de waraiatta bokura
Mujaki na koe ga ima mo hibiiteru
Afureru hodo no omoi wa asu ni mukai
Kagayaku you ni kawaranu you ni
(Hitori janai sa, namida nugueba)
Taisetsu na mono ni kidzuku no darou
Sukitootta mama bokura wa yume egaitanda
Akiramenai taiyou yori kirameku kara
Nagashita ase mo sono mama de
Hikari motome iku dake sa
Furikaeru koto mo dekizu ni
Hashirinukete kita bokura
Nobori kudari kurikaeshita (Yeah)
Sore wa toki ni amaku horonigai
Kawaita mama bokura wa kakedashitanda
Gomakasenai kokoro ni kidzuita kara
Nani mo kazarazu sono mama de
Sukitootta mama bokura wa yume egaitanda
Akiramenai taiyou yori kirameku kara
Nagashita ase mo sono mama de
Kawaita mama bokura wa kakedashitanda
Gomakasenai kokoro ni kidzuita kara
Nani mo kazarazu sono mama de
Kaze ni fukare iku dake sa
To be free
To be free
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ENGLISH TRANSLATION:
We admired the flowing clouds
Nothing at all obstructing them
The colors of the sky we engraved in our memories
Are like that day and we hope it won't change
(Where should we go? To a place we haven't seen yet)
Time won't stop
We started running even though we were thirsty
Because we realized we wouldn't let our hearts be deceived
Without enhancing anything just as we are
Simply going where the wind takes us
We laughed together in the sunlight
Our innocent voices are resounding even now
An overflowing amount of wishes that face tomorrow
Hoping they will shine, hoping they won't change
(You're not alone, so wipe your tears)
I think you'll realize what's important
We painted dreams even though we'd become transparent
Because we'll shine brighter than the unfaltering sun
Even leaving our sweat as it is
Simply searching for the light
Unable to look over our shoulders
We ran through to the end
Repeatedly going up and down (Yeah)
Those times were sometimes sweet, sometimes bittersweet
We started running even though we were thirsty
Because we realized we wouldn't let our hearts be deceived
Without enhancing anything, just as we are
We painted dreams even though we'd become transparent
Because we'll shine brighter than the unfaltering sun
Even leaving our sweat as it is
We started running even though we were thirsty
Because we realized we wouldn't let our hearts be deceived
Without enhancing anything, just as we are
Simply going where the wind takes us
To be free
To be free
Friday, June 4, 2010
Keep the Faith!
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
To Be Free??

Tuesday, November 17, 2009
"...and the 7th thing i like the most that you do..."
Down there, it's just a video I made consisting of clips and pictures on the top 7 reasons I love them so much.
Here are my reasons:
1. Cameras love them!
2. They don't give up easily.
3. They're such kids at heart.
4. They're never afraid to show their emotions.
5. They're great dancers.
6. Whatever they do, they're in it together.
7. They sing together in melody.
I even inserted 7 Things by Miley Cyrus for the opening song and Hey Stephen by Taylor Swift for the closing song. Nice! ;)
And seriously...if you aren't familiar with this group yet, do check them out.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
The Best Riida Ever!!!

He leads best by not leading at all. Well, that's what the other members have been saying about him. But really, Ohno Satoshi-san (turning 29 this November! ^^) is one heck of a leader. He's the eldest in the group, yet people would likely think that he's the youngest if they see them together for the first time. He is loved due to his mysterious yet innocent personality. They're all funny and adorable, though. They're kids at heart. We love them so much for that. Like...of course. You've got to see them yourself to understand and believe that.
I watched this and fell HARD for Riida all over again. My favourite singer, my favourite dancer, my favourite Riida...
He's amazing in this solo performance. What a dancer he is, too. He choreographed this one by himself. Sugoi, ne..
I pray: Please let Arashi last for a longer time. We haven't had enough of them and we need them. Hontou ni arigatou, ne, Kami-sama! Arashi wo daisuki itsumademo.
Now, need to study! Exam!!! Please pass...please pass...please pass...
Monday, November 9, 2009
A Must-See Story-like PV
You see...the story in this PV is that the five of them were brothers. (I know...how cool is that?!! ^o^) Their mom had just passed away. So, they were tidying and packing things up to move out of the house and live with their dad somewhere else. As they were putting away their stuff in boxes, they found the old things they used to treasure so much when they were younger. One of them found a letter written by their mom before she passed away. The important message in the letter was that their mom stated that she would be watching over them at the house even when she was gone. And so...they thought about it and decided that they would rather stay at the house for the moment 'cos they wanted to stay close to their mom...figuratively. So, "my girl" in the PV refers to their mom.
P/S: Mati2 sy ingat drama My Girl mmg psl dorg lima jd brothers o sma mcm dlm PV tu. Rupa2nya lain crita. Huhu...if only the story in the PV really become a drama starred by all five of them. I would really love to watch that. A lot of their fans would! We're crossing our fingers for that. Onegaishimasu..*
So, in the video:
At the very beginning, the background sounds were four of them talking while packing things.
Ohno: You guys, quit fooling around! We have to get things ready before dad gets here.
Sho: We are working!
Nino: We're doing our job well.
Jun: Why aren't you working too? Stop acting like an older brother all of a sudden.
Ohno: Why? You have a problem with that?
Nino: We're just saying that you should work too. Come, carry this!
--

The sign that Aiba took off from near their front door was their family name's sign. They were the Maiga family. Get it?? Maiga = my girl..? It wrote "fifth son...fourth son...third son...second son...first son..." which was, of course, a representative of "Ohno...Sho...Aiba...Nino...Jun...". The age arrangement is just like in real life, right? ^^
--
What Sho, Jun, and Nino were writing on the piece of paper.. The paper was a plan of their new house, by the way.


Sho wrote "second son", implying that the bigger room would be his room.
Jun cancelled that and wrote "fifth son" 'cos he wanted the same room.
Then, Sho cancelled the number "5" and re-wrote "2".
Nino came along and wrote "fourth son" at the smaller room. (Wasn't he sweet??)
--
The photos that were often shown in the PV were photos of their deceased mom. Here's an interesting fact about those photos that could make people laugh or smirk while watching the touching PV. Their mom's pictures were the combination of the facial features of them five. xD



Considering what some have stated, I think it's like this:
The facial outline was Ohno's.
The eyes were Sho's.
The nose was Aiba's.
The mouth was Nino's.
The chin was Jun's.
xD
--


The letter that was written by their mom read something like this:
"You guys were born as our children. You will grow up and move out to do what you want to do. When that time comes, go for it. But I'll be watching over you from this house."
Touching... :'(
--

At the end of the PV, Jun texted their dad:
"Dad, we want to still live in this house with mom. So, we've decided not to move out."
They're awesome!!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Memories of Tomorrow a.k.a. Ashita no Kioku
Lyrics in Romaji [with English translation]:
ano hi kimi to miteita (the sunset we saw together)
yuuyake eien ni shitakute (i wanted to make it last forever)
kioku no naka te wo nobashite (no matter how many times i try to reach out to my memories)
nandomo fure you to suru keredo (somehow i just can't reach it)
onaji keshiki mo kimochi mo (the same scenery and feeling)
nido to wa tori modose nai kara (i can't take it back)
kagayaiteta kako no yume wo (dreams from the past)
furi kaette shimandaro (i keep thinking of them)
massara na mirai ni sae (even the future)
kanashimi ga kobore dashite (makes the sadness flow)
kokoro wo niji maseru kara (i just lose myself)
daremo ga tachi tomari miushi natte shimau yo (just standing there with no one around)
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meguri meguru kisetsu no tochuu de (as the seasons pass by)
nani iro no ashita wo egaki masu ka (what colour of tomorrow will be painted)
tsuyoku tsuyoku shinji aeta nara (as i strongly believe)
nani iro no mirai ga matte imasu ka (what will the colour of the future be when we meet)
taisetsu na omoi de sae (even precious memories)
itsuka wa iro awasete kuru kara (will fade away someday)
genjitsu kara me wo sorashite (i ran away)
yume to yu kotoba ni nigeta (from a word called dreams)
kizutsuki kowareta kinou ga (even if the hurtful, broken yesterday)
ayamachi datta to shite mo (was my fault)
te wo furete wa nai kara (it's not too late)
nandomo hajime kara yari naoshite yukeba ii (even if i need to start over so many times)
**
meguri meguru jidai no tochuu de (as the years pass by)
nando hito wo suki ni nareru no darou (i think i might be able to love someone again)
fukaku fukaku sa sae aeta nara (as we support each other deeper)
kimi no tame ni nani ga dekiru no darou (what can i do for your sake)
kasane atta kokoro no oku ni (my feelings for you that i kept on stacking)
yorokobi to kanashimi (happiness as well as sadness)
nukumori to nikushimi (warmth as well as pain)
bokura ga meguri ai (the time we were together)
wakachi atta hibi wa (burning in my heart)
tashika ni kono mune ni (that feeling for sure)
yaki tsuite iru kara (i still have in my heart)
**
meguri meguru kisetsu no tochuu de
nani iro no ashita wo egaki masu ka
tsuyoku tsuyoku shinji aeta nara
nani iro no mirai ga matte imasu ka
nani iro no ashita wo egaki masu ka
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
My 2nd Edition
Hmm...when I came think about it, I thought this is it! I've always wanted to be one of those who pretty much dedicate their blogs to their favourite personnel or something like that. Well, I want one too but of course, I won't limit it to the things I like or am into only. Speaking of which, let me just briefly state what the "things" I'm into currently. * synical grin* I'm going to be a little bias here and focus A LOT more on a particular topic, namely entertainment...JPop entertainment...specifically Johnny Jimusho (BTW jimusho = entertainment)... ^_^
1) Arashi
From left: Matsumoto Jun, Ninomiya Kazunari, Aiba Masaki, Sakurai Sho, Ohno SatoshiWhy I love them:
- They're always adorably dorky in their TV appearances, whether they plan to be so or not.
- They're very talented in singing, dancing, and acting . (Woah! A triple threat!)
- This group has been together for 10 amazing years since they officially debuted. But they've been recruited into Johnny's agency way before that.
- They can be randomly whacky yet amusing in some of their music videos (Note: Kotoba Yori Taisetsu Na Mono, Naisu Na Kokoroiri, Hadashi No Mirai, Happiness etc.)
- In some videos, they look SUPER cool and charming. (Note: Love So Sweet, Hero, Truth, Kaze No Mukou E etc.)
- My personal favourite: Sakurai Sho-san #_#
2) KAT-TUN
From top left: Akanishi Jin, Tanaka Koki, Taguchi Junnosuke, Nakamaru Yuichi, Kamenashi Kazuya, Ueda TatsuyaWhy I love them:
- Just their group name, KAT-TUN, carries the meaning that all six of them are truly the members of it. FYI, KAT-TUN is the acronym of their respective surnames (K - Kamenashi, A - Akanishi, T - Taguchi, T - Tanaka, U - Ueda, N - Nakamaru).
- They also sing, dance, and act VERY well. Or at least to some people, just watching them at their movies or dramas is a rewarding pleasure itself.
- They've got some really meaningful songs that they've pulled of well. (Note: Precious One, Never Again, White Christmas...)
- All six of them complement each other with their distinctive personalities and attitude.
- My personal favourite: Ueda Tatsuya-san *_*
3) NEWS
From left: Kato Shigeaki, Masuda Takahisa, Nishikido Ryo, Yamashita Tomohisa, Tegoshi Yuya, Koyama KeiichiroWhy I love them:
- All of them have grown a lot after their one-year hiatus in 2006. Their comeback showed their maturity in aspects covering their singing, dancing, actions and looks.
- Their voices seem to be very addictive. When you listen to one song by them, you'll feel like wanting more. Unless, of course, you don't like JPop at all.
- Watching them all fooling around and messing with each other in their videos is purely mesmerising. They're all little kids at heart, you know.
- Their special unit named Tegomass, consisting of Tegoshi Yuya and Masuda Takahisa, is also amazing. Doing Miso Soup in English version was a genius thing to do. It made them recognised even more internationally.
- What's not to love about these hot cuties?
- My personal favourite: Masuda Takahisa-san @_@
So, if you have any comment on any of them or you just want to voice out something, feel free OK.
Johnny Jimusho itsumademo...!!! Yosh!
See ya in another post soon! Ja na...


