Tuesday February 14, 2012

JAPAN NEWS AND DISCUSSION

artster's past comments

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artsterNov. 28, 2011 - 01:25AM JST

Bruce is great; one of America's poets. Glad he's touring!

Posted in: Bruce Springsteen plans world tour
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artsterDec. 05, 2010 - 01:06AM JST

Yes -- any ad featuring Takuya Kimura. :)

Posted in: What do you think of the quality of TV commercials and billboard ads in Japan? Seen anything you like?
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artsterDec. 03, 2010 - 04:01AM JST

I enjoy a wide variety of music and I like SMAP, too (they're fun)!

Posted in: Does J-pop really suck?
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artsterSep. 17, 2010 - 01:22PM JST

the sometimes blond, sometimes not blond guy

-- Shingo Katori (blond for now; pretty good singer, dancer, comedian, IMO).
-- "Sports Music Assemble People"

Posted in: SMAP kicks off international tour
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artsterAug. 22, 2010 - 10:20PM JST

I'm happy for X Japan; I hope their tour goes well ... It would be fun to see Seikima II do the same!

Posted in: X Japan makes U.S. debut at Lollapalooza
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artsterMay. 17, 2010 - 02:03AM JST

Awwwww ! . . . (I like SMAP, but the comments are pretty funny.)

Unfortunately when I read this headline I assumed the story was about the far more interesting "SMAP," the Soil Moisture Active and Passive mission which NASA will undertake in 2015...

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I guess if my life was one endless concert/event/promo/video/C.M./guest appearence/show (which I'm forced to do by some corporate exec that pockets 9/10ths of the profits) with the same four guys I'd eventually want to strangle them too...

**: P**

Wonder if anyone noticed that SMAP is Pams spelled backwards...

. . . http://www.johnnys-net.jp/j/artists/smap/disco/popup/poppamS.html ...

They still exist for so many years, up and down, what a milestone! You go men...

I agree.

Posted in: SMAP to begin nationwide tour July 31
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artsterApr. 08, 2010 - 01:05PM JST

Cool -- but they should invite Seikima II !

Posted in: X Japan to make U.S. debut at Lollapalooza in August
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artsterMar. 28, 2010 - 03:47AM JST

Chicago Cubs host the Hanshin Tigers -- フレ、フレフレフレ!

Posted in: Baseball commissioner Kato wants Japanese teams to play in U.S.
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artsterDec. 29, 2009 - 06:24AM JST

Thank you, Takeshi.

Posted in: Takeshi to revamp his Tuesday night health show
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artsterDec. 22, 2009 - 03:04AM JST

I think SMAP deserve some time off for the sake of their mental health and a fulfilled life.

When you're screaming a bandmate's name in the middle of the night in a park it's time to meet new people, and Shingo sings "Here Is Your Hit" ("that's not how I wanna be...") with a lot of sincerity!

Posted in: All five SMAP members attend PR event for new commercial
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artsterDec. 20, 2009 - 11:59PM JST

...anyone know what musical that Shingo took part in?

Shingo Katori starred in the musical “Talk Like Singing” ( http://www.meniscuszine.com/arts/talk-like-singing-20091121/ ) which premiered last November in New York City ( http://www.skirballcenter.nyu.edu/calendar/talklikesinging ).

The show will open in Japan at Tokyo’s Akasaka ACT Theatre ( http://www.tbs.co.jp/act/event/tls/ ) this January.

Posted in: All five SMAP members attend PR event for new commercial
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artsterFeb. 18, 2009 - 08:05PM JST

I think Beat Takeshi should be the PM.

He could do it -- if only he would!

Kitano Takeshi is the perfect candidate for it... (^^)

Yes, he's the people's candidate.

Posted in: Would you like to see Taro Aso replaced as Japan's prime minister, and if so, who do you think would do a better job?
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artsterFeb. 06, 2009 - 01:14PM JST

Why do Weekly Playboy and Japan Today make a joke of homelessness?

In this day and age, no one's basic needs should go unmet.

It's a shame -- it's not an "experiment."

Posted in: 'Homeless' hone their rough-living skills
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artsterFeb. 01, 2009 - 09:36PM JST

Kikujirô no natsu, Cha no aji, Akahige, Chûgoku no chôjin.

Posted in: What are some of your favorite feel-good movies?
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artsterDec. 30, 2008 - 10:52AM JST

what "Beat" Takeshi offers on any level

Well, based on what I've seen of his movies (actor, director, writer, editor -- http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001429/), his interviews (print and film, i.e.: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P21nx7il5u0), various books (humor, commentary, short stories, poetry, novels, autobiography, sports, art), his tv shows (comedy, news, commentary, education, drama -- "Ano sensô wa nandattano ka - Nichibei kaisen to Tôjô Hideki"!), his artwork, singing, stand-up, tap-dancing, etc., there seems to be a lot.
I think he's a self-made man, an independent thinker, a creative visionary and a good person.
With his experience and sense of humor, he could be the Prime Minister of Japan! : )

Posted in: Tojo drama starring Takeshi draws 12.1% rating on Christmas eve
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artsterDec. 27, 2008 - 08:46PM JST

senseless variety show where you wear the uni grad hat and gown

"Coma University Mathematics" entertains with and encourages an interest in math; not an easy feat!

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A 4 1/2-hour exploration of war shown on a holiday is a call for audiences to think about the past and future.

Oi, Beato! The world is waiting for you!

Yes... Thanks, Takeshi, for your challenges, humor and inspiration; may they continue.

Posted in: Tojo drama starring Takeshi draws 12.1% rating on Christmas eve
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artsterDec. 22, 2008 - 02:06AM JST

I always thought Beat Takeshi ran Japan...

He ought to run the country -- a thinking man with imagination, a sense of individuality, creativity and drive.

Posted in: Aso has dinner with Beat Takeshi
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artsterDec. 21, 2008 - 02:59AM JST

Japan Today commentators: "Best Humorists"

Posted in: Koto Tokyo Lightopia