RIAJ reveals hard copy sales certifications for December 2011

The Recording Industry Association of Japan (or ‘RIAJ’) has just released their hard copy sales certifications for the month of December 2011.

This certification is based off the total numbers of CDs and DVDs sold to retailers.

RIAJ hands out these awards based on the following standards:

Gold – 100,000 units sold
Platinum – 250,000 units sold; Double Platinum – 500,000 units sold; Triple Platinum – 750,000 units sold
Million – 1,000,000 units sold; 2 Million – 2,000,000 units sold; 3 Million – 3,000,000 units sold
4 Million – 4,000,000 units sold; 5 Million – 5,000,000 units sold

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December Certifications

< Japanese Albums >

# Million

“Beautiful World” – Arashi : 2011/07/06

# Triple Platinum

“GIRLS’ GENERATION” – Shoujo Jidai (SNSD) : 2011/06/01

# Double Platinum

“Thank you, Love” – Nishino Kana : 2011/06/22

# Platinum

“THE BADDEST~Hit Parade~” – Kubota Toshinobu : 2011/11/23

“FUNKY MONKEY BABYS 4″ – FUNKY MONKEY BABYS : 2011/12/21

# Gold

“Ketsu no Arashi ~Haru BEST~” – Ketsumeishi : 2011/12/21

“Ketsu no Arashi ~Natsu BEST~” – Ketsumeishi : 2011/12/21

“Ketsu no Arashi ~Aki BEST~” – Ketsumeishi : 2011/12/21

“Ketsu no Arashi ~Fuyu BEST~” – Ketsumeishi : 2011/12/21

“TRIBAL SOUL” – Sandaime J Soul Brothers : 2011/12/07

“THE FIRST” – SHINee : 2011/12/07

“DELICIOUS” – JUJU : 2011/11/30

“TEST DRIVE featuring JASON DERULO” – JIN AKANISHI : 2011/12/07

“THE MUSEUM II” – Mizuki Nana : 2011/11/23

“guitarissimo” – miwa : 2011/04/06

“1969″ – Yuki Saori & Pink Martini : 2011/10/12

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< Japanese Singles >

# Million

“Ue Kara Mariko” – AKB48 : 2011/12/07

# Platinum

“BIRTH” – KAT-TUN : 2011/11/30

“We never give up!” – Kis-My-Ft2 : 2011/11/30

# Gold

“Sit! Stay! Wait! Down!/Love Story” – Amuro Namie : 2011/12/07

“Yasashiku Naritai” – Saito Kazuyoshi : 2011/11/02

“Mr.Simple” – SUPER JUNIOR : 2011/12/07

“Boku no Hanbun” – SMAP : 2011/12/21

“Ultra Lover” – 2PM : 2011/11/02

“Pedicure Day” – No Sleeves : 2011/12/28

“Unmei♪wa♪Endless!” – HO-KAGO TEA TIME : 2011/12/07

“Singing!” – HO-KAGO TEA TIME : 2011/12/07

“CHASE” – L’Arc~en~Ciel : 2011/12/21

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< Japanese Music DVDs >

# Gold

“JAPAN FIRST TOUR GIRLS’ GENERATION” – Shoujo Jidai (SNSD) : 2011/12/14

“THANKS FOR BEIJING!!” – SMAP : 2011/12/07

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< Non-Japanese Albums >

# Double Platinum

“Super Girl” – KARA : 2011/11/23 *

# Platinum

“Love Songs” – CheNelle : 2006/11/15

# Gold

“Teenage Dream” – Katy Perry : 2010/08/25

* The RIAJ categorizes KARA as non-Japanese.

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Overview of Million Sellers in 2011

# Single

“Sakura no Ki ni Narou” – AKB48 : 2011/02/06 (certified in 2011/02)

“Everyday, Kachuusha” – AKB48 : 2011/05/25 (certified in 2011/06)

“Flying Get” – AKB48 : 2011/08/24 (certified in 2011/09)

“Kaze wa Fuiteru” – AKB48 : 2011/10/26 (certified in 2011/11)

“Ue Kara Mariko” – AKB48 : 2011/12/07 (certified in 2011/12)

# Album

“Negai no Tou” – EXILE : 2011/03/09 (certified in 2011/05)

“Koko ni Ita Koto” – AKB48 : 2011/06/08 (certified in 2011/06)

“The Fame” – Lady Gaga : 2009/05/20 (certified in 2011/07)

“Beautiful World” – Arashi : 2011/07/06 (certified in 2011/12)

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Source: RIAJ

Which artist earns the most in Japan?

Japanese magazine, Josei Jisin, revealed a list of the most highly paid celebrities for commercials, and some familiar names made it into the higher ranks.

Arashi came in at the top spot, reportedly earning 150 million yen (approx. $1.95mil USD), ahead of SMAP who earned 120 million yen (approx. $1.56mil USD). Jang Keun Suk was the fourth most highly paid male star for modelling. At his highest, he used to be paid 120 million yen, but he soon lowered his fee to about 80 million yen “because Jang Keun Suk became too expensive, many companies started to pull out their contracts”.

The top spot for female modeling fees went to Japan’s beloved idol group AKB48. AKB48, who is rewriting J-Pop history by releasing million-seller albums and singles, was priced at about 50 million yen (approx. $650,000 USD).

KARA was revealed to be of top star status in Japan by ranking third at around 40-50 million yen. According to the article, KARA is the most highly priced Korean idol singer, and is considered well worth the price.

Girls’ Generation, tied with several other female stars at #12, was priced at 30 million yen, while Tohoshinki came in seventh on the male star list at 40 million yen.

source: enewsworld

Matsumoto Jun kisses Kiritani Mirei in new Fasio CM

On January 10th, a new Fasio CM featuring Arashi’s Matsumoto Jun (28) and actress Kiritani Mireiwas broadcasted nationwide.

In this endorsement, titled “Saikyo no Eye”, Kiritani applies on the “Ultra Curl Lock Mascara” to her lashes, which draws the romantic affections of Matsumoto who approaches her and kisses her long lashes. \

At first, the two said they felt embarrassed by the act but later, they grew more comfortable and did their best and enjoyed themselves as best they could at their shoot.

Check out the 15-second CM and the making-of below!

CM

THE MAKING

Source & Images: Mantan Web

Arashi to be the main personality for this year’s “24-Hour Television”

On “Arashi ni Shiyagare SP” which was aired on January 1st, it was announced that Arashi will be the main personality for NTV’s “24-Hour Television” charity telethon this year.

Usually, the main personality for “24-Hour Television” is announced during spring or summer, but this year, Arashi members will start preparations for “24-Hour Television” on New Year’s Day for the support of the Tohoku earthquake disaster areas and toward their recovery.

On the show, Arashi members commented,

“The reason why we are making this announcement on the New Year’s Day is that we thought there is an important thing that we need to reflect upon once again, and we should not forget, especially on today, when we greet the New Year.” – Sakurai Sho

“On March 11th of last year, the great earthquake struck eastern Japan.  People in the disaster areas are working hard toward the recovery even at this moment.” – Aiba Masaki

“However, cold winter is still going on, and the brutalest season will come to the disaster areas soon. That is why we are starting the ‘24-Hour Television’ today.” – Matsumoto Jun

“We can not take back the past.  There is nothing we can do about the past, however, we still can make our future.  We would like to think not only about the disaster,  but also about the several problems that are happening currently in Japan, with everybody.” – Ninomiya Kazunari

“This will be the third time for us, Arashi, to take part as the main personality for ‘24-Hour Television’.  We will put all the effort into it by making good use of our experiences from the past!” – Ohno Satoshi

As Ohno mentioned, Arashi was the main personality for the “24-Hour Television” two previous times, in 2004 and in 2008, and this year will be their third time as the main personality for the program.

Source: TV LIFE

Image: Arashi ni Shiyagare official site

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