I finally had some time over the weekend to finish the side header and code the stylesheet to my likings. Though, it took two weeks on and off to do, it was worth it.

Since it’s going to be Valentine’s Day in a few days, Jun-kun was my ultimate choice…hehe. The photo is one of many from the October 2009 issue of Dazed & Confused Japan. I absolutely adore this set, the colors are so pretty with the different shades of purple, several blends of blue and tads of reddish-orange. Jun-kun is stunning as ever, can he be anymore charming?! ^^ …and yes, I’m very Jun-biased…hehe.

Oh, do let me know if any issues occurs when viewing the new layout. I will then need to tinker with it, many thanks! ^^

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Here’s the 3rd edition of the commercial:

I feel so shiawase, doesn’t it bring a big smile on your face. They are soooo adorable and charming as always ne!

Click on image to access the site.

Looks like the Kirin Green Heart had recently updated with the trio’s picture. I think I’m seeing a pattern here…has the JE-ban been officially lifted?!

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With the popular boy band Arashi getting another prime time show this spring, NTV has decided to end the group’s late night show “Arashi no Shukudai-kun.” The network announced that the final episode will air on March 22.

“Arashi no Shukudai-kun” has been on the air since October 2006, and has received high ratings despite its time slot.

From Tokyograph

Nooooo, this means that the Arashi late-night hilariousness will be gone forever, a era will be ending soon!!

It appears that the Shukudai-kun staff will not be joining them in the new variety program, I hope that the new one is as brilliant as the old. Though, I’m looking forward to the new show, but am still bummed — going to miss Ogu-san; the pink talks; Aibaland, and so so much!

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Arashi member Jun Matsumoto (26) was involved in a minor car accident on Monday. Fortunately, neither he nor the driver of the other car was hurt.

At about 11:15pm on Monday, Matsumoto was driving in Tokyo’s Meguro ward when he rear-ended the car of a female Tokyo resident. Police say that both drivers were trying to stop at a red light, but the street had a downward slope and the road was slippery due to snow.

Although neither party was injured, the front bumper of Matsumoto’s car and the rear bumper of the woman’s car were damaged.

From Tokyograph

For those who plan to travel to Tokyo, will need to pay special attention due to the recent weather conditions; this is the first time in two years that it had snowed. Due to the harsh weather, a total of 116 people nationwide had been admitted to the hospital. Matsumoto Jun from the popular teen-idol group (Arashi) was also involved in an accident caused by these slippery conditions.

Since this is the first time in two years that Tokyo has experienced a snowfall, everyone is excited even journalists are eager to provide real-time reports. Many people are happy for this long overdue weather, one said “It finally feels like a winter morning. The snow is so beautiful, but dangerous as well, please be careful not to slip.”

The Meteorological Agency predicted that 5cm of snow will accumulate. Unfortunately, not too long after the first snowflakes had fallen, 116 people were injured in the Kanto region. Due to the lack of snow, most have yet to install snow chains onto their tires yet. Within a day, more than 1000 car accidents had been reported.

Even on the first night of the snowfall, Matsumoto Jun had slid on the ice and rear-ended a car waiting at the traffic light; fortunately there were no injuries.

Translated from NOWnews

News coverage from FNN regarding where the accident had occurred:

I was extremely worried when I read the news on NOWNews, thank goodness that no one was injured. Yokatta ne! Poor guy, I’m glad that he is safe now.

I’ve being living in Pennsylvania for 20+ years now and driving in the slippery conditions is not something you want to experience. The worst I had experienced was commuting from work to home after six inches of snow/ice had fallen. Never again!! I would rather take the day off and make it up during the weekend.

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I had found a nice little write-up about Sho-kun’s upcoming goals and wanted to share it with you.

Arashi member Sakurai Sho is playing the main character who is a hot-blooded and kind young administrative scrivener in the drama “Tokujo Kabachi/特上カバチ!!”. “The guy (I played) is a fresh greenhorn. It reminds me of struggling recklessly.” commented Sakurai.

Even last year was Arashi 10th anniversary, the character named “Tamura Kazuhiro” made him get back to basics.
The drama is based on a popular manga, comically depicting the growth of Tamura who is full of sense of justice. And Sakurai aims to perform “a town lawyer who you want to be around.” Dramas, songs, TV programs…we probably can see more progress on Arashi members this year.

However, what is “特上(lit. premium)” to Sakurai in his life? “I think it is being a member of Arashi and having fun with my work. Other four members are very cool guys as well.” answered Sakurai. He was also asked what he would do if he were not an artist, he replied: “I want to work overseas, and, maybe as a journalist.” He revealed he wanted to play as “a detective” in the future. And who he wanted to meet with? “The speech writer of Obama. I want to meet him. I heard that he is the same age with me.” as a famous newscaster, he really has a wide field of vision.

Sakurai also said if he could have one month vacation, he would like to go abroad because he likes traveling: “I’d like to travel around the Europe by train.” By the way, having dinner at night is the time with most spirit for him!

And as to his favorite object used with longest time is “a pen box bought at the second grade of middle school and I had been using it until two years ago.” That is quite amazing! Finally he had to buy a new one to replace, but “Currently maybe it’s the clock I bought when I graduated from the university.” said Sakurai.

From Music Japan

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