A little late, but still...in celebration of that momentous day 12 years ago in Hawaii, here's the Shiyagare eppie where our boys, decked out in Hawaiian shirts, do live commentary, lip sync like 80s idols, play a retro slip n' slide quiz and generally act like their usual, lovably mischievous selves.

Arashi ni Shiyagare 2011.07.23
Guests: Tokumitsu ( Read more... )

Have been wanting to try my hand at Chinese to English translation and subbing -- this super short news clip seemed an easy one to start with. Content isn't super interesting, but at least we get to see them in their "wild" glory. And to the wildest (and most fabulous) of the bunch -- Happy 28th! May you sparkle more every year.

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Cracked up when I saw the Zumba teaser (thought it was Otaku dancing), and figured this'd be an easy clip to translate/sub since there were lots of non-talky moments, what with the dancing and curry pouting. Enjoy Matsumiya in their Zumba-ing, sweatin' glory!

Himitsu no Arashi-chan - 2011.08.04 - VIP Limousine Segment, Guest: Kiritani Mirei


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Disney loves to kickstart the holiday season with a bang, and wherever there's a Disneyland, there were awesome holiday-themed kickoff events this past weekend...but I think the one that takes the cake would have to be the DisneySea in Japan. I mean, beautifully-lit cruise ships, insane fireworks, Disney characters in adorably ornate holiday ( Read more... )

OK, I just need to flail over how much I LOVE "Super Fresh", the new "coupling" song that will be included in Arashi's My Girl single, Regular Edition, which drops Nov. 11, 2009.

The song is so different from anything they've done in the past (I know, people say that a lot of their recent songs, esp. "Truth"), but seriously, this song is infectious ( Read more... )

Title: Slice of Life: Breakfast with Wan-Chan
Rating: G
Member: Jun
Author: Conwoocious
Author’s Note: Just a no-plot, fluffy slice of life vignette showing my love and affection for dogs and Arashi. Sorry for all the Japanese words - beginner learner and couldn’t resist...

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Title: Wakey Wakey
Rating: PG-13
Member: Jun
Author: Conwoocious
Author’s Note: I have writer’s block in real life, and decided to try to “un-block” (er, that sounds a little eww) with this bit of fluffiness. It’s my first Arashi fic, actually -- I wrote it in the first person, so you could either Mary-Sue it, or you could read it with a Matsumiya or ( Read more... )

I mean, crispy golden fried chicken already makes me feel a lil' tingly and giddy...


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I have reached the point of Arashi obsession where I watch unsubbed videos of new Arashi shows even though I have no idea what is being said (though I must admit, guessing dialogue is sometimes fun too..). Nevertheless, there are enough giggle-worthy moments that make these endeavors worthwhile. Case in point, in the July 16 eppie of Himitsu no ( Read more... )

My skin is glowing, my heart is light, and my eyes sparkle like puppies frolicking in sunshine. I walk, nay skip, with a youthful buoyancy. (Which could be due to my new Dr. Scholl's gel insoles...I be gellin'...like a...um, melon? Never mind.)

In fact, I feel like a teeny bopper again. I feel a compulsion to tease and hairspray my bangs, tuck my ( Read more... )