Tag Archives: Aiba Masaki
Arashi confessions: getting away from Domyoji’s shadow
I have a confession to make: it makes me sad when Arashi fans compare the members especially in terms of popularity, as if they were rivals. Just like in this Arashi confession on tumblr: Source I’m sure the one who made that confession meant it in a good way. And though we always […]
the art of copying Arashi
(Edit: I changed the title because not a few have lectured me about stirring the hornet’s nest. I guess the context and the joke in the title is lost on many who claim to be existing in a fun-filled fandom. Yes, the Arashi fandom is a fun community and I don’t want to spoil anyone’s […]
fans behaving badly
My cardinal rule when it comes to fandom is “whatever floats your boat, honey”. In Filipino, there is a saying, “walang basagan ng trip“, literally, “no breaking/crushing of trips”. In other words, respect one another’s preferences and quirks. Of course, it’s not all the time that things among fans are pleasant or agreeable. But I […]
telling others about Arashi
“Being famous is really such a huge responsibility.” That was Colleague P one afternoon while we were having mojitos in a bistro. I had just shown her a video of Arashi’s performance in last year’s Kouhaku. I couldn’t help but agree. “That’s true. But many of these stars are just in it for the fame, […]
arigatou, Arashi-chan
The last episode of HIMITSU NO ARASHI-CHAN is everything why fans love these five boys. Sitting around in the living room–albeit empty as they are supposed to be “moving out” already–and just chatting like you would see friends shooting the breeze. This. Is. The. Reason. Why. Arashi. Clicks. Right there in the last episode of […]
Arashi’s POPCORN DVD crashes CD Japan, LE sold out!
Dear Arashi, do you even know you’re crashing servers? So this morning I read on Twitter that Arashi will be releasing the DVD of the POPCORN tour on April 24. I thought, I’ll wait until I get home because I feel more secure using my Mac than the office network when doing online […]
it’s White Day. honmei- or giri-choco for who?
It’s White Day. You know, that day in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan when it’s the men’s turn to give chocolates to women. In China though, it’s the women’s turn to give to the men; perhaps the rest of the world should adapt the Chinese tradition since it’s also the men who are expected to […]
thank you, pop god, for Arashi
Just as Ang Lee thanked the movie god for his Oscar win, I want to thank the pop god for Arashi. No day passes without Arashi making me laugh… or cry, but all for good reason. And this fan-made video encapsulates most of the reasons why: I have extensively discussed why I love Arashi in […]
Matsujun and his bromance(s)
While watching ARASHI NI SHIYAGARE with guest Osamu Mukai, I couldn’t help thinking it would be cool to have him and Matsumoto Jun co-star in a drama or movie. (That is, aside from other thoughts of course like how Mukai-kun seemed quite shy–though not as reserved as Eita–and how he was good-looking and so tall […]
ARAFES: Arashi & their concerts
You haven’t watched an Asian pop concert until you watch ARASHI’s concerts. Their concerts are more than just song and dance. They are an experience. This video gives an idea on the thoughts and efforts that go into an ARASHI concert: * Just a note on the part about the technology used in ARASHI’s 2012 […]
Arashi’s FIGHT SONG is ‘very deep’
So said Ken Mogi, Japan’s famed brain scientist. And when someone, who studies qualia says so, it must mean something. Yatta, baka boys! The lyrics to FIGHT SONG was written by Arashi themselves and music by Nino. Click HERE for the Romaji, Kanji and English lyrics. My favorite lines would be: 時には泣いていいよ 弱いとこ見せても大丈夫 でもそこで腐るな！ まだやれる […]
TOKYO SKYTREE is the new TOKYO TOWER for J-dramas
Tokyo Tower is beloved by Tokyoites and tourists alike. The first time I went to Tokyo, I spent an entire night just staring at the tower until the lights went out. Crazy I know especially when in the morning, the tower, in its dull red-orange paint, totally looks unappealing. But it is one of Tokyo’s […]
VS Arashi’s fashion icon
I obviously love watching Arashi’s TV shows; it’s as if I am watching five bums who were given a job to look baka on television, and hey, it’s fun. Others have a kinder description on watching Arashi shows: it’s like eavesdropping on a bunch of friends while they do their thing on TV. But of […]
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