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05 Monday Sep 2011
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ayu_19980408: Today’s best HAPPY SURPRISE moment ♡ at Hong Kong. With Alex,Ryo and Motoki:)))
ayu_19980408: Have sweet dreams HK…
lesliekeesuper: Last night in Hong Kong, ayu and Team Leslie 「LOVE & HOPE + FIVE」 Photo Exhibition ★ Part 1
ayu_19980408: RT
lesliekeesuper: Last night in Hong Kong, ayu and Team Leslie 「LOVE & HOPE + FIVE」 Photo Exhibition ★ Part 2
ayu_19980408: RT
ayu_19980408: From weibo♪
ayu_19980408: Secret talk ( ´ ▽ ` )ノ Yep ♪
ayu_19980408: LOVE&HOPE+FIVE!!!!!!!
ayu_19980408: Feel the POWER TO LIVE!!!!!!!
winds_faye: How Many Days Would You Like To Stay In HongKong?
ayu_19980408: Wanna stay one more nite☆
ayu_19980408: By the way, this host was really wonderful! Thank you!!
cherry_chow0624: will u leave hk today?
ayu_19980408: No,we all stay one more nite☆nite☆
ayu_19980408: I didn’t have much time to meet my fans yesterday coz I was too busy;( Then I changed my schedule for them:))So now I can meet my fans MORE!
riiiielle: You’re so nice to your fans~!!!! 😀
ayu_19980408: Of course yes.They made me.If they r not here,I wouldn’t be here.
crea_spain: what a beautiful lady you are 😉 HK fans will enjoy this day thanks to you, plz make happy all of them
ayu_19980408: Sure:)))
iamLGiam: omgoshh ayu!!! U know that u r so so so so loving woman!! U r the best!!
ayu_19980408: TA is the best!!!!!!
05 Monday Sep 2011
Posted ayu news, ayumi hamasaki
inOriginal Article and Photo from news.on.cc here.
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Hamasaki Ayumi takes group shot with audience
Caption: Hamasaki meets fans at 4D Cinema with many gestures
Pop Queen Hamasaki Ayumi attended the premiere showing of the 2nd chapter of her 3D concert movie at the airport’s 4D Cinema. Wearing a pink low-cut short dress, the sexy ayu introduced herself in Cantonese, “你好!我係濱崎步。” Throughout the event, she and SHU-YA displayed great chemistry, and took a group shot with the audience before leaving.
05 Monday Sep 2011
Posted ayu news, ayumi hamasaki
inOriginal Article and Photo from news.on.cc here.
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Hamasaki Ayumi’s arrival at airport causes chaos
Caption: ayu and SHU-YA surrounded by fans amidst chaos
Japan’s Pop Queen Hamasaki Ayumi arrived at the airport around 1:30pm today, and about 200 fans were present to welcome her. Around 3pm, ayu stepped out into the main hall holding onto dancer SHU-YA’s arm, eliciting screams from fans. The entire scene was chaotic, and ayu took more than 10 minutes before she could leave by a secret exit.
05 Monday Sep 2011
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nootak: LOVE & HOPE + FIVE Hong Kong photo exhibition in preparation now \(^o^)/ Wonderful!!
ayu_19980408: So—excited!!! Cant wait to c it(((o(*゚▽゚*)o))) ← Go to sleep, girl.
nootak: I.T presents LOVE & HOPE + FIVE Setting up now Hong Kong
ayu_19980408: What a big ayu!!!!!!! LOL
Caption: Thank you ♡
ayu_19980408: Just finished packing my shoes now. On to packing clothes. Totally gave up on sleeping!! But because I’m really so happy today, I’m totally awake ♡
natwitting: Do you need 1 suitcase just for shoes? w( ̄▽ ̄;)w
ayu_19980408: No. I need 6. (´Д` )
lesliekeesuper: LOVE & HOPE + FIVE exhibition setup 5 hours now.
ayu_19980408: COOL!!!!!!! Xoxo♡
keitamaruyama: First time attending TGC. Nervous. I’ll appear at 9pm, but the rehearsal starts at 9am. I don’t know who are the models, and who the staff.
lesliekeesuper: For today’s photo exhibition in Hong Kong, ayu will come as a guest, and I’m nervous too. Let’s send cheers to each other!
ayu_19980408: I’ve reached Hong Kong~. And it’s really raining. (laugh) Keita GO GO~~~!!! It’s a battle of age ♪(´ε` )
keitamaruyama: Eh, age? (; ̄ェ ̄) And I thought I’m still a young sapling (laugh) It’ll be busy in Hong Kong, but enjoy yourself!
ayu_19980408: Then I’ll still be pollen. (laugh) Everyone going to TGC, please support sapling Keita Maruyama~ ♡
ayu_19980408: By the way, when I boarded the plane, this person was already fast asleep. You sleep really easily, sensei Σ(゚д゚lll)
ayu_19980408: Airport.
ayu_19980408: Shu and Armageddon are easy to spot.
ayu_19980408: Shu and Armageddon are still easy to spot.
ayu_19980408: Shu and Armageddon again. Airport encounter end.
ayu_19980408: Sensei, please wake up. The stage greeting is starting soon.
ree315883: Wasn’t ayu with Shu?
ayu_19980408: Ah… I was clinging to Shu and trying my best to roll along… I’m just too small to be seen ヽ(;▽;)ノ
ayu_19980408: Stage greeting is done now. Thank you!!
ayu_19980408: We had some communication problems. But it was FUN♪
ayu_19980408: After food, on to the photo exhibition GO GO GO~~~ ♪(´ε` )
nootak: AYU 3D2 Showing with Hong Kong fans!!!!!
ayu_19980408: They were sooooooo cute n sweet:)))
MotokiMinei: Hey, Hiroya, are you offended? by RYO and me and more…
K1_Hiroya: I’m not offended ( ̄^ ̄)ゞ Just interested in “and more”~ (; ̄O ̄) And why that story came about. (laugh)
ayu_19980408: The Hong Kong Team is part of the “and more”. m(_ _)m
05 Monday Sep 2011
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MotokiMinei: Shocked at ayu’s present for me…… Signatures on the CD and DVD… Thank you! I’m so happy!
ayu_19980408: I’m the best big sis ♪
RyoHoriguchi: Thank you so much, thank you. I’m now fully charged up to the MAX and ready to start changing my body for the next PV.
ayu_19980408: Ryo’s body charge is always MAX, right? Careful not to nosebleed. (laugh)
nootak: OK, I need to pack!
ayu_19980408: C u in HK(^_−)−☆XOXO
MotokiMinei: Big sis, thank you. You’re really the best! Best! My thanks is not enough. If there is anything you need from me, just let me know!
ayu_19980408: When Leslie and I get back from overseas, let’s have a Team Leslie gathering and celebrateee ☆
keitamaruyama: The 2 from Dori have always been clothesmakers. Nichome’s mama, Keiko. Another annual party. Summer is ending. (laugh) So, going to check out the clothes now.
ayu_19980408: Oh yeah! It’s Saturday, right? But I’m leaving for overseas on Saturday (T ^ T) I wanna go see. I wanted to go see.
RyoHoriguchi: Oops! Nosebleed… Will there be a celebration?? I hope it’ll be in October!
ayu_19980408: I’m thinking of mid-September~ Ah! But Ryo will be in LA then… I’ll prepare a present for you. (laugh)
ayu_19980408: New charity photobook 「LOVE&HOPExFIVE」 is out!! It’s a huge collection of past works done by Leslie and I. It’ll be released on 3 September, at the photo exhibition in Hong Kong (^_−)−☆
ayu_19980408: Basically, living based on instinct and momentum will cause commotion sometimes. Yes, that’s my life now. (lol) But as usual, everything is founded on love ♡
ayunews: 【offichal channel】 Hamasaki Ayumi / beloved http://t.co/0AJqEVf
ayu_19980408: Directed by LESLIE KEE –>
nootak: Hamasaki Ayumi / BRILLANTE http://t.co/iYjAEY4
ayu_19980408: Meat during the day —>
tatsukolacey: 5-leaved clover for AYU ♥
ayu_19980408: WOW!! Is that real one? Thx ♡ Can I borrow Tatsuya’s bike and Taku’s T-back top?
ayu_19980408: Yosh, various things are done!! Next will be TV Asahi GO!! Everyone, please check out tonight’s MSta at 20:00~ ♪(´ε` )
ayu_19980408: Great job ☆ Thank you!!
Boooo1985: ayuuu ♪(´ε` ) Apparently ONE PIECE’s Nami is based off of ayu ( *`ω´)
ayu_19980408: Seriously?!
SHUYA_Mizuno: Souvenirs ♪( ´▽`) Great job!!
ayu_19980408: Sensei! Ayumi-san is 120% sure that she will miss tomorrow’s flight… Please give me a morning call~ (´Д` )
GUTS_RUSH: Spotted my secret camera~ (^^;;
ayu_19980408: I don’t understand the different body builds of the 3 of us. (laugh)
ayu_19980408: Yes, today’s impressive height staircase.
ayu_19980408: Finally… You got to sing!! 。・゜・(ノД`)・゜・。
ayu_19980408: Bantering with Nao.
05 Monday Sep 2011
Posted ayu news, ayumi hamasaki
inOriginal Article and Photos from mantan-web here.
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Hamasaki Ayumi at 3D Digital Cinema Concert Stage Greeting, with a large diamond glittering on her ring finger
Singer Hamasaki Ayumi (32) made an appearance during the premiere showing for the 2nd chapter of her 3D Digital Cinema Concert 「A 3D 2 ayumi hamasaki Rock’n’Roll Circus Tour FINAL~7days Special~」 to be released 3 September, at TOHO Cinemas in Roppongi Hills on 31 August. Hamasaki, who announced her marriage to Austrian-born model/actor Manuel Schwarz on New Year’s day, was seen wearing a large diamond ring on the ring finger of her left hand, plus some simple rings on her right hand, and looking extremely happy. “We did the editing for this movie in LA, and I always cried no matter how many times I’ve watched it! So everyone, please prepare your towels, because tissues will not be enought!” Hamasaki called out to her fans, seeming excited.
The cinema concert is a 3D rendition of the special performances from Hamasaki’s nationwide Arena Tour, taking place from 2~11 October in the National Yoyogi Gymnasium. 「ayumi hamasaki Rock’n’Roll Circus Tour FINAL~7days Special~」 will be showing in cinemas across the country. The 3D digital concert will also start showing on the same day in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Initially, the premiere showing was limited to Shinjuku Wald 9, but due to overwhelming response from fans, another showing at Roppongi Hills was scheduled at the last minute.
During the event, Hamasaki appeared, followed by dancers SHU-YA, ZIN, SUBARU, MARO, 2-YAN and KAZUMA. Hamasaki related that “7days was something that we had not experienced before, so the staff and dancers all had a tough time. It was a personal battle for them, but everyone was there for each other!” The fans were happy for the chance to hear such accounts from Hamasaki, and the venue was often thundering with cheers.
The 6 dancers then hosted an activity during which they asked prepared questions to Hamasaki, such as “How do you settle your mood after a concert?”, to which she replied “Because I don’t have time to drink during the concert, I always go thirsty for 2 hours”, causing the audience to laugh. “The drink after the concert is always bliss. Recently, I like having grape juice”, she added to fans’ screams of “So cute!”. Without pausing, Hamasaki replied “Thanks!”, causing even more screams from the audience. Starting with Shinjuku Wald 9, the cinema concert will start showing in cinemas from 3 September. Tickets are priced at 2,500yen. Hamasaki has also just released new mini-album 「FIVE」 on the 31st.
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04 Sunday Sep 2011
Posted ayu news, ayumi hamasaki
inOriginal Article and Photos from BARKS here.
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Hamasaki Ayumi’s way of settling down after a concert: “Grape Juice” — 『A3D II』 Premiere Showing Session
The stage greeting and premiere showing for the 2nd chapter of Hamasaki Ayumi’s Full 3D Digital Cinema Concert 『A3D II ayumi hamasaki Rock’n Roll Circus Tour FINAL ~7days Special~』, in cinemas 3 September, took place on 31 August at TOHO Cinemas in Roppongi Hills. Hamasaki Ayumi made an appearance, together with 6 dancers.
The stage greeting event was initially scheduled only to take place at Shinjuku Wald 9. However, due to overwhelming participant response, an additional session was added at TOHO Cinemas in Roppongi Hills. The total capacity of both cinemas is 1,049, as opposed to a total of 4,900 applications received for the initial event at Shinjuku. (For the Roppongi event, tickets also sold out minutes after sales opened at midnight).
For this greeting session, the audience were in for a surprise, being told at the very start that they were allowed to take pictures of Hamasaki Ayumi freely. When Hamasaki Ayumi appeared at Roppongi’s event venue, all 644 fans gathered cheered altogether and started taking photos with their mobiles and cameras. ayu, though shocked by the screams, also took this chance to get close to the fans, stretching out her hand and happily posing for the cameras. The event proceeded just like an encore session during one of ayu’s lives, with ayu’s troupe and the ayu family, spent in harmonious atmosphere.
By the way, how is the normal Hamasaki Ayumi like? That was what the fans wanted to know. As if reading the fans’ thoughts, event host Souguchi Akihisa asked the dancers “What is Hamasaki Ayumi like?” Just as the dancers were about to answer, ayu looked at them with upturned eyes and commented that “I’m the type who will remember your answers.”, eliciting “so cute!” screams from the audience, and giving the dancers wordless pressure to think through their answers. The dancers, buckling under the pressure from ayu…… or rather, the atmosphere of the crowd, the dancers gave their answers one by one, sharing their perspectives as people who share a stage with Hamasaki Ayumi. “A person who doesn’t miss a single thing, no matter how small. She is very detailed. In a more important sense, a troupe leader who considers the worth of everything” (SUBARU), “Messing around when it’s time to have fun, but totally unforgiving of compromises when it comes to work. She is very human…… Heh.” (SHU-YA)
There was also a special session at the premiere event. The microphone was passed on to dancers ZIN and SUBARU (the latter was wearing a sash that read “Japan’s best emcee”), and they hosted the promised corner “I want to ask Hamasaki Ayumi this~!!” Normally a corner where Hamasaki Ayumi would answer questions posted in by fans, ayu had to answer questions posed by her dancers and performers this time.
Out of the various questions, one that stood out was the question “Do you like blazers or gakuran more?”. To this, ayu answered “I like blazers”, which elicited comments of “That’s unexpected!” from the crowd. Hearing this, ayu asked the audience what was unexpected about that, “Is it because I look like a delinquent?”, and received an answer that “Yes, that is just like Hamasaki Ayumi when she was a student”, and everyone laughed. Another question asked “What is the first thing you do after a concert to settle yourself?”. ayu answered that she drinks beverages after a concert to settle down, and that the beverages change all the time, a trivia tidbit that only ayu’s closest staff know about. She also revealed that recently, her preferred drink is “grape juice”, and that “it is surprising for me, because it’s such a cheap drink”.
The 2nd chapter of Hamasaki Ayumi’s Full 3D Digital Cinema Concert 『A3D II ayumi hamasaki Rock’n Roll Circus Tour FINAL ~7days Special~』 is a 3D rendition of the special 7days performance at National Yoyogi Gymnasium from Hamasaki Ayumi’s nationwide Arena Tour in 2010. All cinemas except Shinjuku Wald 9 will start showing it from 3 September.
“When I was arranging and producing this movie in LA’s movie theatre, I always cried no matter how many times I’ve watched it. So everyone, please prepare your towels. For those without towels, please borrow a corner of your neighbour’s towel. Please enjoy!” – Hamasaki Ayumi
Hamasaki Ayumi has released her latest mini-album 『FIVE』 on 31 August. This mini-album consists of 5 songs, including 「Why…」 featuring JYJ’s Junsu’s elder brother JUNO, and 「ANother song」 with guest vocal AAA’s Urata Naoya.
text and photo by ytsuji
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03 Saturday Sep 2011
Posted ayu news, ayumi hamasaki
inAn anticipated album that lets you experience a new perspective!
Right after completing the first half of her much-praised nationwide tour 「ayumi hamasaki ~POWER of MUSIC~ 2011 A」, which began in May, Hamasaki Ayumi is now releasing mini album 「FIVE」, which includes new song 「progress」. Last year, her 50th single 「L」 and album 「Love songs」 claimed the No.1 spot, and after a long wait, the original album anticipated by many fans is finally here.
.Noteworthy: Collab songs with much-talked-about male singers!
The first song on the album is 「progress」, the theme song for PS3 game 『Tales of Xillia』 which immediately gathered much attention. Beginning with a beautiful lone piano and her soothing voice, it changes in an instant to a rock sound with a ringing hard guitar, showing off the arranger’s excellent skill. Combining gentlesness with impact, the song ends off with her usual flair. The lyrics tell of holding onto both pain and gentleness, and changing it into hope for tomorrow. A song with the important message: to overcome great sorrow and keep progressing.
A highlight of the album are the 2 collab songs featuring much-talked-about male singers. 「ANother song」 has AAA’s Urata Naoya, who also did 「Dream ON」 last year, as featuring artist. With rich expression, the heartwrenching harmony resonates with a charm different from that in 「Dream ON」. JYJ’s Junsu’s elder brother JUNO features in 「Why…」, his sensuous voice fitting perfectly with Hamasaki’s. With a large-scale sound, the duet is strong and moving. Both songs are of male-female duet, and sing about the feelings and distance of lost love. For a listener who wants to forget someone but can’t, these songs will surely bring them to tears.
.A new work that spans different generations and ideas, empathizing with everyone
In addition, coming from composer Hoshino Yasuhiko, who composed debut song 「poker face」, we have 「beloved」, the ballad much-anticipated by fans, and 「BRILLANTE」, an impressionistic song with a fantasy sound. 「beloved」 is a dramatic ballad that embraces the listener with encompassing love, and may live on to become one of Hamasaki’s No.1 songs. 「BRILLANTE」 is special in its introduction, with a majestic ethnic atmosphere reminiscent of a historical drama. The lyrics are full of extremely strong conviction, and tell of taking the first step into a new world. After listening to this song, one will surely feel that Hamasaki Ayumi has reached a new level.
Hamasaki’s works are always released in various different formats, and this album is released in 3 forms. The DVD version contains a DVD with PVs and making-ofs for all songs to make up 10 tracks. In addition, first press versions contain an access card to view the full version of the making-of movie of last year’s CDL concert. The CD version contains bonus track, 「beloved」’s orchestra version. The last is a limited quantity Tales version, with 「Tales of Xillia」 character Milla on the jacket cover, dressed in a costume worn by ayu during her concert tour last year. Even the gaming fans are talking about this release.
On 30 September at Osaka Jou Hall, the tour will start again with new title 『ayumi hamasaki ~POWER of MUSIC~ 2011 A FINAL Chapter』, followed by 『ayumi hamasaki ~POWER of MUSIC~ 2011 A LIMITED EDITION』 at Saitama Super Arena on 18&19 October. Will the songs from 『FIVE』 be performed for the first time? When and how will she perform the songs? We are looking forward to finding that out. Especially for the “Limited Edition” finale shows at Saitama Super Arena. Just what songs and performances will she have lined up for us, it’s exciting just to think about it.
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Original Article from Oricon Style here.
03 Saturday Sep 2011
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lesliekeesuper: Our new book LOVE & HOPE + FIVE for the world!
ayu_19980408: Yea!!!C u in HK n MORE♪
nootak: After the red heart, she signed for DANNY and TEDDY too \(^o^)/ Thank you~ AYU LOVE & HOPE!
ayu_19980408: They r our family too:))xoxo
YoshikiOfficial: Seriously… I will see my Doctor for my knee pain…! Thank you for your sweetest words!! I’ll be OK!!
ayu_19980408: Senpai~r u ok?Hope u’ll get well a.s.a.p!!!
mg_55: I saw ayu on Mezamashi TV and my local variety show ヽ(・∀・)ノ What’s with that? Delinquent? (laugh) Too interesting!
ayu_19980408: Eh? ヽ(;▽;)ノ You can use the word like this too? Woooow!! (lol)
sgunji: Yesterday was the photoshoot session for someone I really really wanted to meet. It was my first time, and the session was unexpectedly wonderful. I feel like I’ve finally accomplished a big task that has been left undone for the past 10 years. Ahh, summer is ending. The session is still a lingering memory in my heart. Bacchi, I wonder if you’re watching this?
ayu_19980408: (*^^*)…Xoxo
mapimapimappy: ayu-sama Really wanna say thanks for yesterday’s wonderful excitement and nervousness! (laugh) Being on the same plane with ayu-sama on her way to LA last time while I was contemplating the LANDS concept, plus meeting with Leslie, was essential to last night’s magic! Last night’s moments and masterpiece are treasures.
ayu_19980408: Wait, your most nervous encounter!! What is that!! Please stop it. (laugh)
ayu_19980408: When one says “gakuran”, you’ll automatically think of long pants or short pants, but I somehow think of construction pants instead. What’s wrong with me?
ayu_19980408: Whoaaa~ The second button!! Why did I want it so much? (lol)
ayunews: Stage Greeting in Hong Kong ☆→ 3 Sep (Sat) ・ Doors open/Show Start: 15:30/16:00 (Local Time) ・ Venue: MCL 4D Extreme Screen ・ Guests: Hamasaki Ayumi/SHU-YA ・ Ticket Price: HK$380 (with 3D glasses rental) ※Comes with special gift http://t.co/zEFSbtk
ayu_19980408: RT
ayuki_1978102: ayu~ Here’s another article ☆ http://t.co/g0IdW8N
ayu_19980408: What! The writer wrote out SHU-YA-sensei’s entire speech, including his “Heh”. Godly!! And I thought I was just hearing things!! (lol)
shimorumi: ayu-chan was a delinquent student?? (*≧∀≦*)
ayu_19980408: No, my skirt was so long it touched my ankles. I thought it was really fashionable.
TeamAyuChisato: ayu is scary ((((;゜Д゜)))
ayu_19980408: Why? I was wearing the precursor of the maxi-dress ♡
fki_9669: No matter how cool you make it sound, it still wasn’t (lol)
ayu_19980408: That’s true, I’ll go buy Hot Road ASAP.
sgunji: And then, and then… ayu-chan’s photos! So cool! Everyone come and see! It’s at Harajuku GYRE, above Chanel and Bvlgari.
ayu_19980408: Everyone, GO GO~♪(´ε` )
Mst_com: For 2 September’s (Fri) MSta… Hamasaki Ayumi-san will sing a special medley consisting of 2 ballads! Both are collab songs with male artists ♪
ayu_19980408: I’ll work hard (`_´)ゞ
youheiteamayu: No solo this time??
ayu_19980408: That’ll be for MSta Special ♪(´ε` )
kobibouya: It’ll be a double little bro show (*v艸v)♪
ayu_19980408: Yes~, NAO and JUNO and I will appear on MSta together~ (*^^*)v
ayu_0306: Will the dancers be on MSta too?
ayu_19980408: Yes~, the 6 from yesterday will be there~ (*^^*)v
ayu_19980408: TA is updated ☆