Keiko Kitagawa (23) is starring in a new film directed by Itsumichi Isomura, titled "Matataki." The movie is based on the first full-length novel by screenwriter Len Kawahara, who wrote the screenplay for the 2009 movie "Yomei."   In this heartrending love story, Kitagawa plays a young woman named Izumi,  [ Read More ]

NHK's 83rd morning drama series, "Teppan," now has an official heroine. The broadcaster announced on Wednesday that 18-year-old Takimoto Miori was chosen for the lead role from an audition of more than 1,400 actresses.   "Teppan," which will air for six months starting on September 27, tells the story of  [ Read More ]

Mobile phone company Softbank and confectionery company Glico team up for the upcoming White Day with their "White Collaboration Campaign." Glico's Pocky Princess Kutsuna Shiori (17) and Dante Carver (33) from Softbank's "White Family" commercials attended as guests at the announcement of the campaign.   Carver is known as the  [ Read More ]

Happy Mt. Fuji Day everyone! Yes, February 23 is considered the Mt. Fuji Day in Japan. It's on that particular date, because of the numbers "2.23" that can be found at the Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha shrine in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka.   The NPO aiming for Mt. Fuji to become a  [ Read More ]

A few months ago, it was announced that the television drama franchise "Trick" is getting its third theatrical film this spring. Now, it has been revealed that it will also get its first spinoff drama series, focusing on the character played by Namase Katsuhisa (49).   "Keibuho Yabe Kenzo" will  [ Read More ]

NTV is broadcasting a golf-themed drama series this spring, titled "Pro Golfer Hana." Co-stars Kato Rosa (24) and Katase Nana (28) have been earnestly preparing for their parts through lessons from professional golf teachers.   With the popularity of young stars like Ishikawa Ryo (18) and Miyazato Ai (24), golf  [ Read More ]

Good news for all fans of the Eita (27) and Ueno Juri (23) combo, as their spring dorama on Fuji TV just got confirmed today. It will be called "Sunao ni Narenakute" (could be translated as Hard To Say I'm Sorry) and be based on Twitter.   It will be  [ Read More ]

 Every Monday/Tuesday I'm going to bring you the newest box office charts from the past weekend. [Weekend of February 20 ~ February 21]   Rank Last Week   Movie Week 01 01  Avatar 9 02 02  Oceans 5 03 03  Ototo: Younger Brother  - Aoi Yuu… 4 new 04 –  It's  [ Read More ]