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Haruka Shimada
is a Japanese businessperson and former singer and actress. She is a former member of AKB48, and has founded two companies aiming to provide second career options for aspiring and active entertainers. Biography Shimada joined AKB48 in 2009. During her time with the group, she had served as the vice-captain of Team K. In April 2017, Shimada announced that she would graduate from the group in September 2017 and retire from the entertainment industry. Her graduation live concert was held on November 13, and she released her photo book the same month. She posted her farewell message on her official Twitter and Instagram accounts on December 31, 2017 and stated that she will only maintain her Instagram account going forward. In 2018, Shimada moved to London and lived there for about a year to learn English. She worked at an advertising agency after returning to Japan, and went on to establish the company Dct Inc. in May 2021. Drawing from her own experiences, the company offers cou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atami
is a city located in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 36,865 in 21,593 households and a population density of 600 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . Geography Atami is located in the far eastern corner of Shizuoka Prefecture at the northern end of Izu Peninsula. The city is on the steep slopes of a partially submerged volcanic caldera on the edge of Sagami Bay. The name "Atami" literally means "hot ocean," a reference to the town's famous ''onsen'' hot springs. The city boundaries include the offshore island of Hatsushima. Most of Atami is located within the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. Warmed by the Kuroshio Current offshore, the area is known for its moderate maritime climate with hot, humid summers, and short winters. Surrounding municipalities *Shizuoka Prefecture **Kannami **Izunokuni ** Itō *Kanagawa Prefecture **Yugawara Demographics Per Japanese census data, the population of Atami has been in slow decline over ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021 Atami Landslide
Following torrential rainfall, a landslide was triggered which swept through the Izusan neighbourhood of Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan on 3 July 2021. 27 people died during the landslide and three injured. The city received of rainfall in a 48-hour period, which prompted authorities to warn residents of "life threatening" conditions. The landslide destroyed a number of houses and left roads covered with debris. Search and rescue operations were underway as of 3 July, with local authorities reporting that they had received approximately ten phone calls from people trapped in their houses. Background Atami is a seaside city located approximately from Tokyo, in the coastal prefecture of Shizuoka in the Chūbu region of Central Japan. Situated on the edge of the prefecture's mountain ranges, it is known for its steep valleys and hills. In the latter half of the 20th century, the city saw growth as a resort town, with development continuing inland. One of Japan's defining cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
So Long! (AKB48 Song)
"So Long!" (stylized as "So long !" with a space before the exclamation mark) is the 30th major single by the Japanese idol girl group AKB48. It is also AKB48's sixth cherry blossom-themed single, and its first single of 2013. This single was released in Japan on February 20 in four different versions. The 64-minute-long music video for the title track is directed by director Nobuhiko Obayashi. The Nippon Television network aired a 3-episode special television drama based on the title track from 11–13 February 2013. This is also the last single to feature long-time members Tomomi Kasai, Moeno Nitō, and Sayaka Nakaya. Composition As with many of AKB48's songs, the lyrics were written by Yasushi Akimoto. They begin: :''""'' which is romanized as: ''"So long! …hohoende! So long! ..jā matane, eda ni ikutsu ka no katai tsubomi, sakurazensen mada konainoni" and translated as: ''"So long! ..smiling! So long! ..yeah bye for now, in the branch some hard buds, before the cherry tree s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eien Pressure
is the 29th major single by the Japanese female idol group AKB48, released in Japan on December 5, 2012. Background The sixteen members that were featured in the title track were decided in the AKB48 rock-paper-scissors tournament held in September along with their position at Nippon Budokan. The overall winner of the tournament was Haruka Shimazaki, who sang the lead vocals for the song and took up the center position during its performances, and it is also her first solo center. The single was released in five versions: Type-A, Type-B, Type-C, Type-D, and Theater Edition. The third tracks of the DVDs that come with Types A, B, and C are music videos for the songs that placed, respectively, first, second, and third in the recently held Music Video Request, in which fans could vote for a song to get a music video. Its music video was directed by Eiki Takahashi (also director of Keibetsu Shiteita Aijō). It premiered on MTV Japan. This is also the first single where Kojima Har ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uza (song)
"Uza" (stylized in Japanese as "UZA", meaning "Annoying" and pronounced "oo-zah") is the 28th major single by the Japanese female idol group AKB48, released in Japan on October 31, 2012. Background The single was first announced on Yasushi Akimoto's Google+ and the title song premiered live on September 18, 2012, at the AKB48's rock-paper-scissors tournament at Nippon Budokan. This is also the first single without ace Maeda Atsuko, and this is also the first senbatsu participation of Sakura Miyawaki. Mayu Watanabe was originally one of the centers, along with Jurina Matsui, however due to heavy choreography involved in this song, Yuko Oshima, a more experienced dancer, later replaced Watanabe's center position. It was released in four versions: Type-A, Type-K, Type-B, and Theater Edition. The music video for the title song was directed by Joseph Kahn, the director of the music video for "Gingham Check". Track listing Type-A Type-K Type-B Theater Edition M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gingham Check
is the 27th major single by the Japanese idol girl group AKB48. The members were chosen from their placements in the AKB48's 2012 general election. The single was released in Japan on August 29, 2012. It includes the graduation song for long-time headlining member Atsuko Maeda. 2012 general election On March 26, 2012, AKB48 announced it would be holding an election to determine the lineup for its 27th major single. The field of candidates consisted of 243 members from AKB48, SKE48, NMB48, and HKT48, and the ballots were available in the group's 26th single, "Manatsu no Sounds Good!" The election results were announced on June 6 at Nippon Budokan and results were broadcast live on TV for the first time. Yuko Oshima came first, followed by Mayu Watanabe and Yuki Kashiwagi. This is the first single without Atsuko Maeda in the main lineup (excluding rock-paper-scissors singles) as she did not participate as a candidate in the election, and graduated from the group two days be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manatsu No Sounds Good!
In the Japanese official title, there is a space between "good" and "!". (真夏のSounds good !) is the 26th single by the Japanese girl idol group AKB48, released in Japan on May 23, 2012. In its first week, the CD single sold 1,616,795 copies according to Oricon and became AKB48's bestselling single. In August 2012, it was certified "2 Million" by RIAJ. On December 30, 2012, the song won the Grand Prix at the 54th Japan Record Awards, making this their second consecutive win for the group. The single is Atsuko Maeda and Asuka Kuramochi's final senbatsu recording with the group. Release "Manatsu no Sounds Good" comprises various editions released on May 23, 2012. The first presses of the single came with a ticket to vote in the AKB48 27th Single Senbatsu Election (to choose the members to be featured in the next AKB48's single, to be released in the summer.) The Type-A edition comes in a CD+DVD set, consisting of six tracks, half of which are off vocal versions, as well ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Give Me Five!
"Give Me Five!" is the 25th single by the Japanese girl idol group AKB48. It is also AKB48's fifth sakura-themed single, and their first single of 2012. This single was released in Japan on February 15, 2012. ''Give Me Five!'' is AKB48's fifth sakura-themed single. However, unlike the previous ones, this single's title doesn't contain the word ''sakura''. The music video for the song ''Give Me Five!'' is a 34-minute Japanese television drama-like style video. This video was directed by Shigemichi Sugita, and it stars AKB48 members Atsuko Maeda, Yuko Oshima, Yuki Kashiwagi, Minami Takahashi. Actor Takanori Jinnai also stars in the music video. ''Give Me Five'' sold approximately 967,000 copies on its debut day, thus making it AKB48's 12th single to achieve No.1 on the Oricon charts. Production Give Me Five! ''Give Me Five!'' was sung by a band called ''Baby Blossom'' comprising 18 selected members from AKB48 and its sister groups SKE48 and NMB48. The band is led by Atsuko Maed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ue Kara Mariko
is the 24th major single by the Japanese girl idol group AKB48, released on December 7, 2011. Release history and information The AKB48 members participating in the single were determined in the rock-paper-scissors tournament held on September 20, 2011, at Nippon Budokan, so called ''AKB48 24th Single Senbatsu Janken Taikai''. The 16 members from the group who advanced into the semi-final and final rounds of the tournament are those that were featured in this single. From this, the Top 8 were chosen to be the main vocalists while member Mariko Shinoda, who came at first place in the tournament, is in the center position. The single's title song was announced to be "Ue Kara Mariko" on October 29 at the Flying Get handshake event at Ajinomoto Stadium. The single was released in 4 versions: Type A, Type K, Type B, and Theater Edition. It has sold 959,280 copies on its first day and later on sold over 1 million by the end of its first week making it the fourth most successful s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaze Wa Fuiteiru
, is the 23rd single by the Japanese girl idol group AKB48, released on October 26, 2011. Release history and information The title of the upcoming October single by AKB48 was first announced to 20,000 fans present at the handshake event held to celebrate the launch of the group's 22nd single, "Flying Get", at the Nagoya Dome on September 4. The single was released in 5 versions: Type A Regular and Limited editions, Type B Regular and Limited editions, and a Theater Edition. It was written with lyric meant to ease the pain of the tsunami victims from the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, as well as part of the large relief process to help out with restoration as the group has donated over 1.25 billion yen, and continue to hold monthly trip visit to tsunami areas to perform free concerts for the children and elderly in those areas. Track listing Type A Type B Theater Edition Members "Kaze wa Fuite Iru" Centers: Atsuko Maeda and Yuko Oshima * Team A: Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flying Get
is the 22nd single by the Japanese idol girl group AKB48, released on August 24, 2011. Its members were chosen by the AKB48 2011 general election. It won the Grand Prix of Japan Record Awards, which was the first time a female group accomplished it. 2011 general election The participating members were chosen by AKB48's 2011 general election. Each of AKB48's 21st single " Everyday, Kachusha" contained a ballot that allows the buyer to register a vote for one of the member candidates for the group's 22nd single. The top 21 vote-getters would get to participate in the title track, and the top 12 from the lineup would be prominently featured in its promotions. The winner of the general election was Atsuko Maeda, with Yuko Oshima as runner up. The members who were ranked 22 to 40 were grouped as "Under Girls" and recorded on one of the B-sides. Tie-ins The title track was the theme song for the Fuji TV drama series '' Hanazakari no Kimitachi e 'Ikemen Paradise' 2011'', which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Everyday, Katyusha
is the 21st single by Japanese idol girl group AKB48, released on May 25, 2011. Release information The first presses of the single came with a ticket to vote in the AKB48 22nd Single Senbatsu Election (to choose the members to be featured in the next AKB48's single, to be released in the summer). "Everyday, Katyusha" was used as the theme song for the film ''Moshidora'', which stars AKB48 members Atsuko Maeda and Minami Minegishi, and the song "Yankee Soul" will be the title track for the television drama ''Majisuka Gakuen 2'' by TV Tokyo. It was announced that part of the proceeds from this album will be donated to help the victims of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. "Everyday, Katyusha" sold a total of 942,475 copies on its release day alone, and it set a new sales record with sales of 1.33 million albums on its debut week. Track listing Contributing members "Everyday, Katyusha" Center: Atsuko Maeda * Team A: Aika Oota, Asuka Kuramochi , Haruna Kojima, Rino ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
