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It has been rumored since summer that Japan’s queen of durrrty pop is going out with the leader of Japan’s most well known and ageless boy group SMAP, Masahiro Nakai.  Both camp have long denied the allegation by saying they’re simply friends.

However recently evidence of the two dating is mounting.  Kumi has been sighted several times going into Masahiro’s new place.   Earlier this month she was once again caught trying to sneak in there inside an unmarked car.

Masahiro Nakai, the oldest member and leader of the ever popular boy group SMAP

Both Kumi and Masahiro are no stranger to scandals.  Masahiro has often been romantically linked to different celebrities, the latest being with the beautiful and extremely popular Fuji TV announcer Minako Nakano. (In Japan female TV announcers are often treated like idols and superstars and it is very prestigious to be chosen by one of the major TV networks.)  The public couldn’t understand why the Japanese heartthrob dumped such a classy beauty for a trashy, over the top, Christina Aguilera-wannabe.

“Purikura” (mini sticker picture) of Masahiro kissing Minako…the dream of millions of Japanese men!

The infamous Kumi Koda needs no introduction.  Some people praise her for her “creativity” and courage to break many traditions in the relatively conservative Japanese showbiz world.  Others loath her less than proper appearance and often lewd on stage antics.  Personally I still remember the real Kumi back in the good old days before she turned skankalicious. *sigh*

As it turns out Masahiro will be one of the hosts for NHK’s year end Kohaku Utagassen extravaganza and Kumi is scheduled to perform.  Everyone’s anxious to see how this will play out.  This might get interesting…

One of my FAVORITES as models go.  She just kills me with those eyes, porcelain skin and the cute factor that is pretty much unmatched.  It looks like one of the books she’s got here is Alice in Wonderland, although written as Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland.  (which might be the original version)

Another video of Yee Gyu Ree.  This time to the music of some girl saying that she’s a bitch,… which she clear ISN’T in this video.  I know she’s posing and modeling, but still very cute.  You don’t see U.S. models being this cute and interacting with the photographer,…

Yes, you heard right…Sanrio, the creator of the iconic Hello Kitty wants to see guys get in on the craze too!

Sanrio has tried a “limited edition” collaboration in men’s clothing with designers in Tokyo’s chic Harajuku section earlier this year, and they proved popular.  The usual bubble-headed shape of Hello Kitty was slightly changed for a more rugged, cool look to appeal to men in their teens and early 20s.

“The cute cuddly white cat, usually seen on toys and jewelry for young females, will soon don T-shirts, bags, watches and other products targeting young men, company spokesman Kazuo Tohmatsu said Friday. The feline for-men products will go on sale in Japan next month, and will be sold soon in the U.S. and other Asian nations, according to Sanrio.”

Would you shell out $36 for a Hello Kitty t-shirt?

Checking out the game from the video that she was promoting just before.  They’re asking a lot of questions which if you guys want, I can translate,… but it seems like they’re asking the questions just to give the video some material. 

Basically, she’s hawking this racing video game. She’s saying how she played it, how she liked it, how you can not only choose cars but motorcyles too,…. how there are multiplayer options,… and how she’s asking everyone to buy it.  There’s more, but I was watching the video for her cute-ness so ask if you want more details.  Otherwise, just enjoy!

This girl is known to be one of (if not) the first to NOT take off her glasses for the photoshoot.  I believe I read in one place that she was saying that the glasses made her who she is, and they needed to be in the photos.  Others say that she’s just a stubborn brat,… but then, what girl isn’t?  Personally, I LOVE the glasses and have always had a thing for the bookworms.  Enjoy!

I think it’s a sample video of some girl on her photo shoot,… I think.  Refresh if the video doesn’t load.

Stupid Korean pervs. Hahaha! Of course, her answer isn’t really any better,…

According to reliable sources popular top-heavy gravure idol turned singer MEGUMI is close to marrying Kenji Furuya, the leader of Japanese hip-hop / rock group Dragon Ash. They have moved into a house since this fall and registered their names as the official occupants. Kenji’s father, actor Ikko Furuya was spotted having dinner with the couple in the middle of this month in Tokyo and his mother has also met MEGUMI.

Note: It is a huge deal in Japan for a person to meet the parents of his/her love interest, unlike the West. It isn’t uncommon for a person to meet his/her future parents-in-law for the first time right before the wedding.

People close to the couple notice MEGUMI has a strong desire to get married since her good friend former gravure idol Eiko Koike has gotten married, and that she has been checking out different wedding venues in Tokyo. Of course both Kenji and her management responded with a “no comment”.

Update: I just watched a Christmas special with MEGUMI on the show and she’s sporting a band on her left ring finger. I guess she’s not trying too hard to hide the engagement.

I’ve seen this show a few times and have to say, I agree with the first comment that was made on the article.  She was downright annoying.  Granted, I’ve only seen the show a FEW times, but it was difficult to have any wonts (or is it wants?) of more of her.  Frankly, she didn’t seem to have what it took to keep a show like that,… interesting?

Anyway, you can read some more details over at ALLKPOP.  (or click on the image below to go to it as well)

This video actually lists the various Racequeens in Korea.

The first name you see pop up is: Kim (pronounced GIM) Shee Hyang (H-Yahng)

The second name you see is: Jee Yun Soo

The third name you see is: Goo Jee Sung (short u, like UH)

The fourth name you see is: Yee (more like EEE) Gah (short a) Nah (again, short a)

The fifth and last name you see is: Bahng (short a) Eun (?) Yung (short u again)

WTF?

I’ve seen this one a few times around the ‘net. My translation of her name may not be what you will find on the web in english,… unfortunately, they butcher it, but trust me that my pronounciation is correct. Please refresh if you don’t see the video.

I used to have a friend who’s name was Miyazaki.  He was my best friend once upon a past.  I wish he had a sister this cute,… Refresh if you don’t see the video.

As my friend said,… “there’s a car in this video?!”  hahaha

Popular Japanese singer Takako Matsu has wed guitarist / producer Yoshiyuki Sahashi (age 46).  According to her agency the two met 6 years ago when Yoshiyuki was a part of her concert tour and they began dating 4 years ago.  A date for the ceremony hasn’t been set.

Or at least, that’s what it looks like to me.  Enjoy!

Another Racequeen video from Korea. Please refresh if you don’t see the video.

The LINEUPS for the 58th annual NHK Kohaku Utagassen show have been announced. “Kohaku” airs every year on New Year’s Eve from about 7pm til right before midnight. It is probably the most watched TV program in Japan and it is a deeply rooted Japanese family tradition to gather around and watch the show.

Kohaku is a singing competition between popular male (white) and female (red) performers. You can think of it as a Japanese all-star battle. The music ranges anywhere from the latest pop to traditional enka (similar to country western here in the States). It is an extreme honor to be invited on the roster and the performers often consider their appearance on the show as their way of paying respect to their parents.

According to the announcement it looks like the popular all-girl group Morning Musume and other members (including Berryz Kobo and C-ute) from the same production company will be opening the show for the red team this year. And the ever popular enka singer Sayuri Ishikawa and her beautiful voice will be in charge of the finale.

Many of the well known performers will be present this year. The red team includes mihimaru GT, Angela Aki, AKB48, Ayaka, BoA, Ayaka Hirahara, Ai Otsuka, Ayumi Hamasaki, Kumi Koda, aiko, Mika Nakashima, Yo Hitoto, Dreams Come True and Akiko Wada. Even Shoko Nakagawa (aka Shoko-tan) and sexy import pin-up model Leah Dizon will be there!

Some of the artists on the white team you might’ve heard of are the always eccentric Kenichi Mikawa, w-inds, soulful EXILE, WaT, Kome Kome Club, Porno Graffitti, Sukima Switch, Masashi Sada, the mysterious Gackt, TOKIO, the “price of enka” Kiyoshi Hikawa, Hideaki Tokunaga, Ken Hirai, Kobukuro and the ever popular and ageless super unit SMAP.

I hope you’ll be able to catch a glimpse of this festive show, either on the tube or YouTube.

No clue.  The girl is cute so here it is.  Please refresh if you don’t see the video.

Again, no clue who these girls are, but they’re cute as hell.

Another Korean Race Queen. You can totally tell the videographer wanted to zoom in tighter to the tata’s,… but for whatever reason, decided not to.

“Super Preppy Flapper Cart!”

I proudly present you with another “what the fuck” video. Some otaku made this video from the video game Idol Master (you’re in charge of selecting, training and promoting a girl and see to it that she becomes a successful idol) and sync’d it with the track from Plus Tech Squeeze Box, a Japanese capsule group.

The song is so funny and cute at the same time! Just be thankful there’s English caption…there’s NO WAY I could’ve understood what she was singing without it!

I’m actually not sure who this is,… it maybe from one of the guys I visit on the left, or it may just be from my “collection.”

Another one! I think the phone number is the same as the other one, so it may simply be a dating service. Again, if interested, let me know so that you can call to Korea and report back to us. Hehehe. Please refresh if you don’t see the video.

A short video of some Korean Race Queen. Please refresh if you don’t see the video load.

The Koreans aren’t going to be happy about this.

This somewhat obsessed doctor in Spain gathered statistics from his contacts and medical journals throughout the world and announced the average penis size from different countries.

US men came out surprisingly on the short end while French, Italian and Mexican guys appear to be well equipped. One thing that’s puzzling is that Japan actually beat out the US!

Let hope this finding doesn’t lead to some violent protest in front of the Spanish embassy from the Koreans which they’re known for.

 I came across this teaser.  It’s one of those indie flicks that makes you say “what the hell” but at the same time you get a strong urge wanting to watch it.  From the looks of it the movie will be available with English subtitle…not that you’d need much translation to enjoy the movie heheh!

I LOVE THIS VIDEO.