GACKT to begin worldwide video + photo project for earthquake relief

Popular singer GACKT has begun multiple projects to assist victims of the Tohoku earthquake, but recently revealed through his official Twitter that he would like to begin yet another one to show Japan that citizens all over the world care about Japan’s well-being. “I have a new idea here. Would you try something else with me?”, he tweeted on March 29th. “I want messages from people all over the world. Please take a video of yourself and your message for ‘SHOW YOUR HEART!!!’ We want you to put the videos up on You Tube starting from the 31st. It will give courage to all people in the disaster areas.” Fans of GACKT and other supporters are being asked to upload a video of themselves holding a piece of paper with “SHOW YOUR HEART” written on it, along with your own message and your current location. Those who are unable to upload the videos to YouTube themselves can send it to GACKT directly, who will then post it for earthquake victims to view. Alternatively, fans can send a photo with a message and the name of their city and country to photo@showyourheart.net. All photos received will be posted on the official website for viewing to encourage those who are currently struggling with the aftermath of the Tohoku earthquake. Source: GACKT’s Official Twitter

Johnny & Associates announces earthquake relief project, “Marching J”, feat. all talents

Johnny & Associates have announced the creation of an earthquake relief project called “Marching J“, which will feature the participation of all Johnny & Associates talents. The project was named by president Johnny Kitagawa, and the “J” stands for both ‘Japan’ and ‘Johnny’s’. Mr. Kitagawa says, “I put the meaning of ‘Let’s walk together toward the recovery.” Although Johnny & Associates housed a relief unit, “J-FRIENDS“, for 1995’s Great Hanshin Earthquake, it was only comprised of TOKIO, KinKi Kids, and V6. This time, however, “Marching J” will involve all the agency’s talents – it’ll mark the first in-house collaborative project since the company’s founding in 1962. Mr. Kitagawa explained, “It was that big of a disaster. We need to get together, and take actions to make our hearts as one.” He also revealed that there were many talents who were willing to do something for the disaster relief. The first event for “Marching J” will be through a fundraiser, which will be hosted in front of the First Gymnasium at the Yoyogi National Stadium. The event will run from April 1st to the 3rd, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Including Johnny’s Jr. boys (and trainees), there will be over 100 talents participating the event under the slogan, “Use our energy without using electricity“. Talk segments will also be held at the event. Mr. Kitagawa also stated that the project does not have a set time limit, nor will this be a one-time event. He said, “We will continue to do some kind of activity every month until the end.” Source: Sanspo

The Do's and The Don't's

This week lesson is about the DO'S and the DON'T'S thing.... Many thing we do are sometimes legal n some are not...depends on what we do...the good n the bad. Recently i juz learn a few thing that related to LOVE... Maybe it sound a lil' bit weird but there are certain things that we allowed to do it n some r not regarding LOVE... Every each of us have own opinion about this kind of thing...i'm juz being curious why there r such thing but i finally found my understanding about it...after going through one by one n after i scan everything..i got my conclusion...now i understand why some people said "there are rules in Love"....this is the rules that every each of us provide for our own relationship...but in every each relationship there have they own rules.... The Do's and the Don't's thing are very useful in every relationship. It help us realize our own border with our partner...so don't be too surprised if we have a broken relationship... p/s...this is as a reminder for myself coz i keep doing the Don't's thing much...but now i know what should i do....one more thing...before its too late the environment of LOVE should be change..^_^

Which songs have earthquake victims requested the most on FM Sendai?

It’s been 12 days since the occurrence of the Great Tohoku Kanto Earthquake and as the days goes by, the song requests have sharply increased on FM Sendai. 40 % of the requests are for songs from Johnny & Associates‘ artists, and the most wanted artist is Arashi. According to FM Sendai, Arashi’s “Kitto Daijoubu” and “Believe” receive the most amount of the requests.

When the earthquake occurred, FM Sendai only aired information about the disaster without any music, however, beginning this week, their music segments began to occupy 50 % of their broadcasts. The director of FM Sendai stated, “We received mainly requests for ballad songs at first, but the victims’ needs started to change healing songs to positive songs. Arashi is the favorite for elementary kids to people in their 50s.”

Source: Nikkan Sports

Image: Arashi’s “Kitto Daijoubu” cover jacket

Kim Hyun Joong is busily recording for his solo album

SS501’s leader, Kim Hyun Joong, is finally working towards releasing his debut solo album!

On March 24th, a representative from KeyEast Entertainment spoke through OSEN and revealed, “Kim Hyun Joong has been living in the recording room and is busily recording his newest tracks. Since it is his first solo album apart from his group, he’s filled with both determination and effort.”

Aside from attending photoshoot schedules, the singer/actor has cleared everything in his path so that he could focus entirely on his music. Whether it’s night or day, representatives revealed that he would be seen in and out of the recording room for hours on end, surprising everyone with his passion.

The representative continued, “He’s been expressing his ideas and opinions on his album’s concept and the tracks to be included. He’s working very hard to exude a different charm as a soloist, which will distinguish him from his usual image as a SS501 member. “

His solo album will be released by May at the earliest, or by June at the latest.

Source: OSEN via Nate

My Thought

Curently i'm feeling down because of my situation...
what situation?? i dont know either...i'm juz feeling sad...whenever i'm alone ifeel like i'm useless but instead a lot of people need my help..
As always...they will depending on me...but why i feel alone when at the same time a lot of people need me??

Another feeling that i can't escape well so many times even i've tried so hard to do...
I'm not very well in hiding my feeling but as long as i can stay strong...i will....

p/s...juz adding something in extra...Arashi-Hatenai Sora lyrics..enjoy!!!! (the vids can be found on the right side of my blog#)


HATENAI SORA

Kanji
泥まみれの毎日だけど　いまさら悩んだりはしない
呆れるほど不器用だけど　心に誓った夢がある

届かない星が瞬いて　触れるように　そっと問い掛けた
よみがえる希望でこの胸が　満たされるから　追いかけるだけ

果てない空がそこにあるって　いま確かな声が聞こえる
飛べない自分を変えていこうか　踏み出して何度でも
やり直そう 力強く

積み重ねた言い訳より　ありのままを信じてみよう
嘘だらけの幸せより　素直のまま微笑んでいよう

また一つ星が流れたら　手を伸ばしてそう　掴めるように
真っ白な未来がどこまでも　続いてるから　確かめるだけ

見えないものは何もないって　その確かな歌が聞こえる
消えない思いがここにあるんだ　いつだってもういちど
立ち上がる　力強く

涙の跡が乾いたら　また呼び掛けるから　答えてよ　まだ見ぬ明日へ
一人じゃないと気付いたんだ　輝くあの扉　共に目指そう

果てない空がそこにあるって　いま確かな声が聞こえる
飛べない自分を変えていこうか　踏み出して何度でも
やり直そう 力強く

見えないものは何もないって　その確かな歌が聞こえる
立ち上がる　力強く


Romaji
doromamire no mainichi dakedo 　ima sara nayandari wa shinai
akireruhodo bukiyou dakedo 　kokoro ni chikatta yume ga aru

todokanai hoshi ga matataite 　fureru you ni sotto toikaketa
yomigaeru kibou de kono mune ga 　mitasareru kara　oikakeru dake

hatenai sora ga soko ni arutte　ima tashika na koe ga kikoeru
tobenai jibun wo kaete ikou ka　fumidashite nando demo
yarinaosou chikara zuyoku

tsumikasaneta iiwake yori 　ari no mama wo shinjitemiyou
usodarake no shiawase yori　sunao no mama hohoende iyou

mata hitotsu hoshi ga nagaretara　te wo nobashite sou tsukameru you ni
masshiro na mirai ga dokomademo tsuzuiteru kara　tashikameru dake

mienai mono wa nanimo naitte 　sono tashika na uta ga kikoeru
kienai omoi ga koko ni arunda 　itsudatte mou ichido
tachiagarou chikara zuyoku

namida no ato ga kawaitara　mata yobikakeru kara　kotaete yo mada minu asu e
hitori janai to kizuitan da kagayaku ano tobira tomo ni mezasou

hatenai sora ga soko ni arutte　ima tashika na koe ga kikoeru
tobenai jibun wo kaete ikou ka　fumidashite nando demo
yarinaosou chikara zuyoku

mienai mono wa nanimo naitte 　sono tashika na uta ga kikoeru
kienai omoi ga koko ni arunda 　itsudatte mou ichido
tachiagarou chikara zuyoku


English
Although my every days are caked with mud　After all this time, I will not do such a thing as be worried
And all though I am shockingly awkward　I have a dream in my heart that I have vowed (to myself to make come true)

The stars that are out of my reach are twinkling　It seems as if I could touch them as I (the star?) begin(s) to ask
Because this heart (of mine) is filled with revived hopes　I will just chase after them (the stars)

Now I can definitely hear that voice saying, "There is an endless sky out there."
Shall I change myself who cannot fly?　Step out and no matter how many times it takes
keep trying, with strength

More than the excuses that have piled up　I want to try and believe in what I am
More than happiness that is littered by lies　I will continue to honestly smile

If a single shooting star passes by again　I will reach my hand out in order to catch it
And because the pure white future continues on forever　I just have to check (to make sure it does)

Saying, "The things you can't see aren't anything."　I can hear that definite song
The indelible memories are here, any time
You can pick yourself up again with strength

Once the tracks of my tears have dried up, I will call to you again　answer me and lead me to the future which we haven't seen yet
I realized that I am not alone　Together, let's aim for that shining door

Now I can definitely hear that voice saying, "There is an endless sky out there."
Shall I change myself who cannot fly?　Step out and no matter how many times it takes
keep trying, with strength

I can definitely hear the song saying, "The things you can't see aren't anything."
The indelible memories are here, any time
You can pick yourself up again with strength


-such a beautiful song to listen too-

Arashi ni Shiyagare 19/03/2011

Firstly, Arashi leave a message to everyone....

O: To everyone who's watching this show right now, as well to everyone who can no longer watch it, we, Arashi, will be delivering these messages to you.

M: To those who are suffering, risking their lives right now - grandpa, grandma, father, mother, brother, sister, little brother, little sister and, to the children

N: What we, Arashi, can only do right now for everyone of you is to show you the 'usual Arashi' with all our strength.

S: At the same time, we continuously cooperate in conserving energy , giving donations and so forth. We will strive to do what we can as we stay here in Tokyo. We believe that if small things are put together, for sure, they will become something big.

A: Tonight, through this program, we deliver you our song with all our strength. We will do all our best so we can send smiles to everyone even just for a moment.

Guest of AniShi : Sato Ryuta

They talked about their 'dreams' in Kinpachi-sensei setting

I'll go to Tokyo and become a president!
As expected of Aiba!

How about you, Satoshi?
I'll be the best in the world

I have no dreams~
Isn't it better to have dreams?
I'll be a charismatic beautician.

How about you, Jun?
I wonder~ I'll make lots of friends.
Don't you have us?!

How about you, Kazunari?
I...I have said this before. I want to be a pro-wrestler!

How about you, sensei? *Ryuta*
Me? I want to go out with the manager!

Then, Ryuta vs. Sho cooking battle

Then Ohno learns card magic....he was told to do it in front of other members...

n he succeed!!!

Hatenai Sora (Endless Sky) Perfomance

**
Finally, a message from Kaibutsu-kun to the all the children.

He's in character, but he looks different because of his very short hair :D

Kaibutsu-kun's message:

O~su!
Today, for my many friends who were troubled by the earthquake in whole Japan, listen to my three wishes!

One!
Listen properly to what your mom and dad say! I also listen to what my papa say right now!

Two!
Do not waste energy and water!

Three! This is the last one!
Support all your friends who are in trouble! I taught all of you that friends are the best.

You can keep these promises properly! During times of great pinch, we can overcome it by joining all our strengths. That's our promise until we meet next time! See ya'!

p/s....really glad to see Arashi after the disaster...they sing Hatenai Sora n it kinda sad coz of what had happen...hope they can stay strong as 5...really looking forward to see them being active back!!!

-this episode is an Epic-

SOURCE : credit to http://mirei-22.livejournal.com/120365.html#cutid1 (mirei_22)