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Sakurai Sho’s upcoming movie, Kamisama no Karute

Fiona — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:24:56 +0000

Today it has been announced that Arashi’s Sakurai Sho (28) is going to be starring in his first doctor role in the movie “Kamisama no Karte” that will open sometime next year.

Production is being handled by the team that already brought us “Crying Out Love, In the Center of the World”. Sakurai was already overwhelmed by the script, “It was such a tear-jerker!” He will play an internist dealing with medical care in Matsumoto, Nagano. Actress Miyazaki Aoi (24) is going to play the woman at his side. It’s the first time the two of them are working together.

Kurihara Ichito (Sakurai) is a young doctor who is going to experience a lot of different patients in Matsumoto, e.g. a woman with terminal cancer. All patients and their tragedies somehow influence his own life. However, “Kamisama no Karte” won’t just be a completely depressing and sad drama. There will be eccentric characters and friends of Kurihara that are going to loosen the serious atmosphere whenever it seems appropriate. The production team knows what they are doing, so there should be no concern on that end.

“Working in the field of community medicine (chiiki iryou), you always have to deal with >life< itself. Through Ichito and all his troubles, you are going to see how difficult it actually is for many people to just >live< . It's going to show you how important it is to have some kind of light in your life." He earnestly explained the message of the story.

In the movie you are not only going to see Sakurai as a doctor, you will also witness him as a devoted husband. Miyazaki will play his wife Haruna, a professional mountain photographer. As mentioned above, it's their first time working together. Sakurai about Miyazaki, "With Miyazaki it will be no problem playing a married couple overflowing with love, because there is such a soft atmosphere surrounding her." Miyazaki is looking forward to the filming that will start in September as well. "By getting into the role of the strong and kind Haru I'd like the filming to be just as relaxed as her character." She said.

The story is based on a novel by writer and actual doctor in Nagano, Natsukawa Sousuke (31). It went on sale in August 2009 and already sold over 300,000 copies. So far the signs are looking good for this movie. Let's see whether the production team will be able to repeat the success of their previous works.

From Kawaii Joyuu

News coverage from Zoomin:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7tnpzzxVK0

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Oricon Ranking – People with the most beautiful lips

Fiona — Tue, 25 May 2010 12:38:53 +0000

On May 23rd, 1946 Japanese were able to witness the first ever kiss scene in a Japanese movie called “Hatachi no Seishun”, making May 23rd a date to be remembered as the “Day of the Kiss”. Since then there have been more and more movies and doramas with kiss scenes. Viewers become bewitched by such still rare scenes and the actors’ beautiful lips.

It is now Oricon’s third time they are releasing the results of the “Beautiful Lips” ranking on May 23rd and this time the male voters finally voted Ueto Aya on the first place after having been on the second place for two consecutive years. For the first time they’ve also asked women about their favorite male celebrities with beautiful lips and Arashi’s Matsumoto Jun was able to take the first – first place. On second place this time, Kitagawa Keiko who made a big jump from her seventh place last year. Inoue Waka dropped from the first place to the third place.

Some comments from the voters (only including the Arashi ones):

Matsumoto Jun –
“His thick lips are so sexy and attractive.”

Sakurai Sho –
“He has full lips, but they aren’t too plump. I can imagine him being a very good kisser.”

Top 5:
Men
01 – Matsumoto Jun
02 – Fukuyama Masaharu
03 – Sakurai Sho
04 – Tamaki Hiroshi
05 – Kimura Takuya

Women
01 (02) – Ueto Aya
02 (07) – Kitagawa Keiko
03 (01) – Inoue Waka
04 (09) – Ayase Haruka
05 (03) – Ishihara Satomi

From Kawaii-Joyuu

I’m certainly not surprised that Jun-kun has been ranked #1, he definitely has sexy and seductive lips! Though, I find Sho-kun’s kind of cute. We should all go watch the boys eat ramen ne. ♥ No complaints of the rest of the male rankings, all of them have beautiful lips.

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Sakurai to Become a Pastry Chef in the New CM

Fiona — Wed, 19 May 2010 12:07:30 +0000

Sho Sakurai, the member of Arashi, has played the role of a patisserie in the CM of ice-cream brand “Pino”.

It’s his first time to wear pastry chef’s uniform, but his chose the chef hat very carefully. In order to show the image of “an orthodox school”, he selected a tall one among others. In the CM, when Sakurai was eating “Pino” he realized that “What? Pino has been changed!” And in all of a sudden, he transformed into a pastry chef and started to mix chocolate, dip ice-cream into the chocolate and make a piece of “Pino”. “Oh that’s it. Chocolate has become more delicious!” he found the answer.

To give a challenge on pouring chocolate, Sakurai was instructed by the profession pastry chef. And it is said that he learned very fast, and handled the job done perfectly. He was very happy that the clothes “look good on him”. The new CM of “Pino” will be air from May 21st.

From Music Japan

CM:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFMhN7bu7OA

They look so delicious, both Sho-kun and the chocolate. He sure is beautiful, definitely perfection at its finest! I wouldn’t mind going to his pastry shop everyday and purchasing his handmade delicates.

Making of:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKp5QxKK6II

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Sakurai Sho – New Mitsuya Cider CM

Fiona — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:10:04 +0000

Arashi (嵐) member Sho Sakuari (櫻井翔) will star in the new CM of Mitsuya Cider (三ツ矢サイダー) with Shonentai (少年隊) member Noriyuki Higashiyama (東山紀之). They attended the press conferment on March 15th. It is announced that Sakurai would play the main role in “Mitsuya Cider”‘s CM titled “Cider boys”, while Higashiyama would be in “Mitsuya Cider All Zero”‘s CM titled “Evolution”.

As the “junior” member of the same company, Sakurai said: “When I was in a car the other day, I saw Mr. Higashiyama, wearing a jersey, running with full speed in the street. And I though ‘oh, that is Mr. Higashiyama’s private life of the rumor.’” And Higashiyama responded tenderly with a little embarrassment: “You saw me!”

However, there is a similar scene in the CM with Higashiyama running, and he commented: “I showed myself. And I think human beings can grow without limitation.”
“Mr. Higashiyama is always progressing with the age.” said Sakurai with an admiring look.

In the chapter “Cider Boys” of Sakurai, Arashi’s new song titled “To be free” will be used to match the refreshing and clear image of Mitsuya Cider. The instrumental version will be used in the chapter “Clear Quality” as well. The new CM has been on air from March 16th. Check it out!

From Music Japan Plus

www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkhFKSnMxQw

This is so refreshing and very spring-like ne. The background is Arashi’s new song, To be Free. It sounds beautiful, hopefully it will be released on the next single.

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A glance at Sakurai Sho’s future plans

Fiona — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:15:42 +0000

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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Otanjoubi Omedetou, Newscaster-chan!!

Fiona — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:54:37 +0000

On your birthday I wish you much happiness;
may each hour and minute be filled with delight,
and all of your wishes come true!

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Sakurai Sho featured nude in Anan magazine

Fiona — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:41:02 +0000

Sakurai Sho(Arashi) challenged his first nude in the Fashion Magazine An An. “I’m not the sexy one in Arashi.” It was a surprising offer for him though he worked out with his personal trainer and he threw down his looks-great-without-clothes upper body and even his butt. Unexpected sexy intelligent caster with nothing on, fans must be excited.

He is in the news show as reporter with suit on though blast shots titled “men’s body” will be inserted on the magazine cover plus 8 pages in the latest issue of “An An.” He shows his beauty of the body in 6 pictures includes his six-pack on the cover of a magazine, one with half of his butt showing and underwear shot.

He had this offer in last fall. This was a amazing project for him too. “I never expected this. When I were offered I thought ‘No way’!” He took this offer full of drive because “Surprise is part of our job. This is a big challenge for me also.” He has been working out from last August for Arashi’s national tour for 10th anniversary since their debut then his nude offer fall in. “If I’m showing my body, I want to be prepared” He worked even harder.

Photoshoot was in the early December. He is pretty confident “I could relax because the light from the window was so beautiful” Masahiro Kumai, chief editor of an an, acclaimed “Pure, sexy, androgynous but with scent of a man.” Sakurai talked a lot about sexiness of a women “I guess it comes from her life style or way of life.”

How is his beauty of his body? I can’t imagine without exciting. You can expect so much on Sakurai!

From Music Japan Plus

News coverage:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGLsmXhq7aw

Holy, I had reread the article just to make sure, our little newscaster is being featured in Anan! Off I went searching and there they were on boys_paper.

I’m so happy that the photoshoot was done with class and taste unlike some that were dirty and cheap, not going to name anyone though *coughs*. Sho-kun certainly has a beautiful body and can be quite sexy at time like Jun-kun…in a very good way!

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Give the Tokujo Kabachi cast a call

Fiona — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 11:25:56 +0000

The new dorama “Tokujo Kabachi!!” starring Sakurai Sho and Horikita Maki will try something new and unique for doramas.

Every week during the broadcast of the newest episode they will show a question that the viewers need to answer. However, this isn’t about receiving some free merchandise as a present but instead you get the chance to make a phone call to one of the actors/actresses! For the first episode on the 17th, the one lucky viewer will be able to call starring actor Sakurai Sho even though he is going to have a concert with Arashi in Nagoya on that day. This is the first time that a dorama is trying to interact with their viewers in such a direct way.

The concept is simple. During the episodes they show a question with 3 possible answers and a number you have to call in order to answer the question. They immediately process your answer and then they randomly call back one of the people who said the right answer during the 2nd half of the episode. The person calling you back will be from the cast of the dorama.

The reason for that experiment is easy to understand as well. The producer explains that they are trying to make people watch it live rather than having them record the dorama like many people do these days. They offered this concept to all of the stations and it will be interesting to see how this “real time” interaction is going to work for doramas. “We can’t control what is going to happen during the live broadcast, but we will be able to have an unedited interaction with our viewers. This is much more precious to us than only seeing them as numbers in the ratings.”

They are also going to introduce the whole new project on the special program “Tokujo Kabachi!! Navi” that will air at 2pm on the 17th.

From Kawaii-Joyuu

Exciting, ne! What a wonderful way to promote the series, I’m sure that many will call and the campaign will become a success. I would be doing the same if the long distance rate didn’t cost an arm and a leg. LOL

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Sakurai Sho Talks About the Great Hanshin Earthquake

Fiona — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:54:22 +0000

There’s loads of Sho-kun news today, here’s another article:

On the 11th, Arashi’s Sakurai Sho (27) appeared at the preview event for his Fuji Television special drama “Hanshin・Awaji Daishinsai Kara 15 Nen: Kobe Shimbun no Nanokakan~Hisaichi ni Ikita Kishatachi no Tatakai~” which airs on Saturday January 16th at 9:00pm. In the docudrama, employees at Kobe Shimbun must confront the crisis they are faced with during the aftermath of the earthquake. While the office building housing the newspaper suffered damages, they are determined to keep the paper running. Sakurai plays the role of a photographer who has been working at the newspaper for the past four years.

Sakurai is very grateful for the chance to play this role, “There was a sense of fear that was unearthed [from the victim's feelings]. Afterwards, there was also the Sarin Incident that occurred. The coverage of the Sarin Incident overshadowed the earthquake, so there was a side of the earthquake disaster that was never brought to light. I’m happy for the chance to uncover [the reality of the situation].” Playing his colleague, a new photographer, Fukiishi Kazue (27) was in Nara at the time of the earthquake and recalls being awakened by the tremors. “I still remember it. When I went to where my mother and brothers were, I could feel the place shaking.”

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Note: The Great Hanshin earthquake occurred on January 17, 1995. The Subway Sarin Incident occured two months later on March 20, 1995. This act of domestic terrorism killed twelve people when sarin gas was released on the subway. (Information from wiki)

From AsianFantasics

I’m really excited about this special, really intrigued since this event had a large impact in Japan. Sho-kun’s role is perfect for him and he will be able to incorporate his own experience. Look forward to it!

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Sakurai Sho Reprising Role as Olympics Caster

Fiona — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:44:19 +0000

NTV announced on the 10th the list of casters that will represent the station at the Vancouver Olympics, set to start on February 12th (13th Japan time to account for the time difference).

The main caster will be Arakawa Shizuka, gold medalist at the Torino Olympic Games for figure skating. The special caster will be Arashi’s Sakurai Sho. Sakurai will be reprising his caster duties following the 2008′s Beijing Olympics. “To be able to witness such a moment in history, it will always be something I’ll hold close to heart,” recalls Sakurai. There’s lots to be enthusiastic about in Vancouver as well. “I’d like to report the ‘crystals of athletes’ thoughts’ like snow shining in the sky in Vancouver,” said Sakurai. As well, Ogiwara Tsugiharu, who competed at the 1998 Olympics Games held in Nagano, will be taking on the caster role for the third time.

From AsianFanatics

I’m so happy for him, though it’s no surprise. Sho-kun is going to quite busy with the drama filming and the newscasting, hopefully, some rest time will be available during the second half of the year. Omedetou Sho-kun!

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