Wednesday February 15, 2012

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    supercross1985

    Well done Adele,this is my favourite song by her

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBcMKwbMEcQ

    Posted in: Adele dominates Grammy ceremony, clouded by Houston's death

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    supercross1985

    Well done to AKB48.For their millions of fans and record sales.And for the money they donated in 2011 to the Tohoku region.I think Japan Today likes these girls as much as it likes winding up the Ojisan's here who don't like them.

    Yes I am a fan,but can't we all be happy and for today wish them,you and the staff at JT a Happy New Year,and may 2012 treat us better than 2011.

    Here is a nice video and a happy song from AKB48.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blKzSXeYb28&feature=related

    Posted in: AKB48 wins top Japan record industry award

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    supercross1985

    Well done to all the volunteers.Any reason to do good and spread a little more happiness is all positive.Kids are just happy to get a present,and know that someone still cares.

    Posted in: Santas distribute gifts in Tohoku

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    supercross1985

    Today was his day,and a National Holiday.I wish him all the best,and hope for a better year in 2012. I would love to see a more optimistic set of posts here in 2012 too!

    Hope everyone enjoyed the holiday today and Merry Christmas to everyone,including the JT staff ^v^

    Posted in: Emperor, on 78th birthday, praises nation for its response to disaster

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    supercross1985

    No musician can be put up as a role model really.Look at all the past heros.Elvis lost to drugs and over eating! Micheal Jackson,even the Beatles off smoking weed man!

    Female role models,rather AKB than Dirty Americans like Brittney or Christina! Maybe you prefer Lady Gaga or the sad loss of Amy Winehouse.Things seem as bleak in the past with ABBA and their emotional baggage,earlier still the most perfect vocalist Karen Carpenter passing.

    Kurt Cobain's loss,the whole endless list of Rock Stars lost to car crashes and drowned in their own vomit took so many talented musicians from us.I honestly shake my head at this role model argument.

    Thanks for the support LH10

    Posted in: Watchful eyes

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    supercross1985

    Yeah LH10,some are just bitter.It is so easy to criticise.I agree non fans may have suffered over exposure.But the AKB franchise is not concerned with those who don't get it.They are a great success for the fans,and as a business model.

    Everyone in the industry is seeing them sell every single in the millions.Tsunku-san over at H!P now supports bigger groups,Indie Idols,and will open his first theme restaurant now.New groups like Tower Records backed LinQ,Stardusts Momoiro Clover Z (they are building a huge following) Add in BiS, Dorothy Little Happy,and so many more all wanting part of this growing market,and what we have is the opposite to the shrinking music industry in the West.

    Yes I know the West has suffered from illegal downloads,the loss of music promotion.Here in the UK we have no more Top of the Pops TV show.People retreat into there own iPod worlds with personal playlists.Add in youth more interested in console games and it is just hard work for the music industry.

    The AKB model is all about the girls.The fans support their favourite Idol.The handshake events,the merchandise is more important than the music.To see the live shows,TV shows,streamed events,and now interact with them on Google + is a departure from the music industry standard.I do not think of them as just a Pop group because they are not.

    The amazing days of seeing Queen,Rolling Stones,Guns n Roses,Nirvana.The list goes on and on ,and they are Epic and supremely talented.It is sad that era may have passed.I think their huge concerts where a high point,but the world is changing.Maybe JPop and KPop are selling style over substance,but for the fans this matters little.It's about being in the moment and enjoying it.Lady Gaga to me is style over substance,but see her perform live is magic.I say just embrace it all.It may be painful at first to your trained ear,but these girls charm and smiles grow on you.

    Posted in: Watchful eyes

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    supercross1985

    Angels to watch over us. &( * __ * )& Go to your nearest 7/11 and buy a nice AKB48 Christmas cake.

    Posted in: Watchful eyes

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    supercross1985

    Not the best video quality but http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCTgVITubkE&feature=related

    Posted in: Who gets your vote for the greatest rock band of all time?

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    supercross1985

    Happy Birthday young Princess Aiko. Nice pet she has,looks a very bright and alert dog.

    Posted in: Princess Aiko marks her 10th birthday

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    supercross1985

    When it comes to rocking these days you have to look no further than Japan Today's favourite ladies AKB48.

    Now before you throw your toys out of your pram take a listen to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNV8x2UH6Sg

    For me hearing Randy Rhodes playing Crazy Train is still special,but that era is gone,sadly. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Se9cVOlft4&feature=related

    Posted in: Who gets your vote for the greatest rock band of all time?

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    supercross1985

    I am just glad the little girl survived.I hope she gets full support in dealing with the mental scars as well as the physical.This time of year should be about getting excited about "Christmas Season" and sharing some KFC.

    And you do as you see fit BlueWitch,it's your right as a mother.I'd rather see an overprotective mother than some kids out late at night,with parents who don't care or know where they are.

    Posted in: 8-yr-old girl stabbed by man while walking home from school in Matsudo

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    supercross1985

    I am a big AKB48 fan and am often on here defending them,but this is just wrong.All publicity is not always good publicity.

    Posted in: If you had a baby with an AKB48 member, what would your child look like?

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    supercross1985

    AKB48 and Morning Musume will be around for a while,AKB just added another 30 plus Research students (Juniors) and Morning Musume added four more a few days ago.The one group who for me are rising fastest,but don't appear on Japan Today's radar are Momoiro Clover Z.

    They keep the group small,but their concerts are getting bigger and bigger.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUd-kB5ZRNE&feature=channelvideotitle

    Maybe the reason AKB48 is happy to open a Cafe is the fact that they are used to feeding their 100 plus girls each day!

    Posted in: AKB48 open new store in Akihabara

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    supercross1985

    Just in case you live to far away to visit,here is a little look at the new place...

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mf3Qc5cj6rA&feature=related

    Posted in: AKB48 open new store in Akihabara

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    supercross1985

    @ubikwit My background is in motocross,supercross being the indoor,stadium version of the sport.Back on topic now. Mariko is a member of AKB,and think what you like they are popular and have and are doing well just now.Yes I am a fan,and yes I support them,and I have no problems with those who don't.

    I live in England now and we have the same odd bunch of Big Brother winners,useless talent show winners who are now seen as artists and TV talents.Its a global problem.There are no more big Rolling Stones,Beatles or Queen.I guess no one can afford the big Global concert tours now,the music industry has changed.

    But these girls are living their dream,doing what they love,and the fans are happy,and yes the promoters and management are very very happy.

    If I am on a train and I can hear your music,or see you wearing a shirt from another group I may not like,or see you reading a book from an author I don't rate it doesn't bother me.I am just happy you like music.I don't get the grumpies here who hit out at every opportunity. Japan Today knows how much money AKB raised for the disaster areas,its not all negative!

    Posted in: Lucky girl

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    supercross1985

    This is a great story.As a fan of Mariko Shinoda I am very happy.There is always more to these things than at first meets the eye.Mariko is really respected by the girls and they all call her Mariko-sama.

    She loved the music and worked serving food in the cafe to fans watching the girls perform at the AKB Theatre.Mariko had always wanted to join,but was always working during auditions each year.It was the fans and wota who knew her and eventually got up a petition to allow her to get an audition,and she got in.

    To see her here now,winning through to the centre for the next video is a highlight and a peak to a long journey.To the outsider its a game of chance,but in a world of high profile members,and big money talent agencies pushing the regular front runners this process is a good thing.Although these girls are all in AKB each one is signed to their own talent agency who push for them to appear more in videos,adverts,promotions.It's a cut throat business..

    Posted in: Lucky girl

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    supercross1985

    As a resident defender of JPop and AKB48,I must also defend Idoling.These girls are great,and have in the past teamed up with AKB48.I am proud to direct you towards a JPop classic .But if you are allergic to cute or kawaii maybe this is not for you.In that case just stick to the canned Komi-baisen

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ApV-Zr98&feature=related

    Posted in: Coffee break

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    supercross1985

    Just glad the little guy survived.We see too many tragic stories here,at least for him it had a painful but positive ending!

    Posted in: 10-year-old boy survives fall from 8th floor of apartment building

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    supercross1985

    AKB48 is not ignoring the new market,they have been performing around Asia,been to the USA and France.They have shops and Cafe's for the fans and are spreading the brand.The Janken tournament for the 24th single is going international not only will it broadcast live in theaters in Japan , but it will also be broadcast live in 98 theaters across Singapore ,Thailand ,South Korea, Taiwan ,and Hong Kong .

    Markets evolve and change,they might be behind the curve in Japan compared to the KPop groups,and it is hard to market to the World when the language of Pop is English.Groups like AKB have a loyal Wota following,and they are die hard fans who have no interest in seeing their girls sing in some gaijin country.I have no real care for some of these Wota who can be the best and worst fans,with the two offensive incidents that Sayaka Akimoto and Tomomi Kasai had to endure at a recent handshake event makes me hope for a more rational international fan base.

    Posted in: Can J-Pop replicate success of K-Pop?

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    supercross1985

    There is already a guy in leather with long black boots to the left of the photo.Oh sorry! That's Darth Vader /( 0 @ 0 )\

    Posted in: Are you game?

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