theyounglion said...

theyounglion at 07:35 PM JST - 8th February

Kudos to the folks here who pointed out that just because some entertainment reporter speculated something doesn't mean it's true. These people get paid to come up with juicy quotes suggesting things like, "She did it to avoid stepping on her boyfriend's career toes." As if they know what was…

Posted in Namie Amuro turns down offer of special Grammy TV show at 07:35 PM JST - 8th February
theyounglion at 01:13 PM JST - 22nd January

Ako's work ethic is amazing. She's worked really hard for her success. On top of that, she is one of the smartest, nicest, and most down-to-earth women I've met in Tokyo. One of my favorite people to hang out with. Her recent success doesn't surprise me in the least. Also,…

Posted in Fox TV reporter Ako Koizumi shines on at 01:13 PM JST - 22nd January
theyounglion at 05:09 PM JST - 13th December

I visited the museum several years ago and really enjoyed it. A lot of interesting items from Lennon's life that fans would like (i.e. his "Sgt. Pepper" suit). I do believe it's the most comprehensive collection of Lennon items in the world since Yoko Ono was involved with it, and…

Posted in John Lennon Museum might close next fall at 05:09 PM JST - 13th December
theyounglion at 03:00 PM JST - 17th November

As sick and twisted as this is, it's not correct that this is a Japan thing. Murderers and serial killers attract female groupies all over. It happens all the time in the U.S.

Maybe the most famous example is "The Night Stalker" Richard Ramirez, who went on a killing spree…

Posted in Airhead female fans can't get enough of 'cool' accused killer Ichihashi at 03:00 PM JST - 17th November
theyounglion at 04:07 PM JST - 28th December

Congrats to her for taking a big chance and putting in the hard work to get to her current level of success. She recognized the difficulty of getting ahead in the extremely competitive Japanese entertainment industry, where actual talent is just one of many factors used to determine who gets…

Posted in Actress Chie Tanaka sees future in Chinese-language cinema at 04:07 PM JST - 28th December
theyounglion at 12:27 PM JST - 9th October

That's a weird category if it is indeed what the article is saying. In any case, congrats to Mariya Takeuchi. I've been a big fan since discovering her music back in the 90's. Her album "Quiet Life" is still one of my favorites (on my "all-time"/"stuck-on-a-desert-island" list with such others…

Posted in Mariya Takeuchi sets Oricon chart record at 12:27 PM JST - 9th October
theyounglion at 05:25 PM JST - 4th April

Ah, but here's the real question: Are they performing in the ARENA, or are they performing in the THEATER? The arena holds 20,000 people, but the theater holds as little as 2,000 people and as many as 5,600. I remember when I lived in New York City, Japanese acts would…

Posted in X JAPAN to perform at Madison Square Garden at 05:25 PM JST - 4th April