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AKB48 couldn’t give her spot to another idol, so they found a way to put her in the video even if she wasn’t physically present.
Manufacturer calls it “a little special,” but others would probably go with “really weird” or “oddly kinky.”
The famous performer even takes a walk on the sexy side by feasting on sushi with a crew of female dancers.
When the song’s chorus is “C’mon baby, America!” how can the Japan-stationed men and women of the United States Marine Corps not start dancing?
The west Tokyo neighborhood’s take on the centuries-old event is like bad medicine, and bad medicine is what I need.
Check out his YouTube page for the amazing drumming, stay for ways to donate to western Japan disaster relief.
New service offers calls directly from idols to fans’ smartphones or PCs, with chats coming as soon as five minutes from the request.
The classic theme song comes to life in a brand-new way that evokes a different style of “miracle romance.”
”You wanna be my friend?” the songs asks, and the answer seems to be “Yes!”
A controversial eating choice that has brought Lil Baby into the minds of Japanese people.
Song about pride in Japan and its flag has been called a military propaganda song by critics.
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