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Tuesday 28 June 2011

Monday 27 June 2011

[Trans] 24.06.2011 - 26.06.2011 Ayu's Tweet Updates!

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24th June 2011 - 26th June 2011

Translation: Misa-chan @ AHS
Original source: Ayu’s Twitter
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[Blog] 26.06.2011 POWER of MUSIC Blog Updates: “First Day at Fukui ♪”

Good evening (*^∇^*)

This is dancer EKKO!

There must be so many of you whom I haven’t met before, but please take care of me!

Yesterday was POWER OF MUSIC Tour’s
first day at Fukui!

With a totally different feeling from the other venues, everyone were also in really high spirits!

It’s a fantastic venue, and a show totally unique to this time and place, eh!
I’m really looking forward to Day 2 at Fukui!

On a different note, the soba provided by the catering service was surprisingly delicious!

I hope there’ll be more of that today~ (´∇`*)
Everyone, do have some too to get over this hot summer!

So, to all those who will be coming down to watch future concerts, I’m looking forward to meeting all of you at the venue!



EKKO

Credit & Translation: misachanjpop @ wordpress
Original source: POWER of MUSIC Official Blog
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Saturday 25 June 2011

[Trans] 20.06.2011 - 24.06.2011 Ayu's Tweet Updates!

Misa-chan's page for the full translations

20th June 2011 - 24th June 2011

Translation: Misa-chan @ AHS
Original source: Ayu’s Twitter
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Thursday 23 June 2011

[Blog] 19.06.2011 - 20.06.2011 POWER of MUSIC Blog Updates

19th June 2011 "Preparing for the show now!!"

Hey hey!!!



Power boost via pollack roeeeeeeeeee!!!!

A-STAFF Minazou

More under the cut!

19th June 2011 "One more shot before the show!!"



SHU-YA-san stretching~

A-STAFF Minazou

20th June 2011 "Total 4 Days at Marine Messe Fukuoka Over ★"

Phew~

We had so much excitement, Fukuoka ↑↑↑

We were all caught up in singing, playing, dancing, even laughing (laugh)

The A troupe really achieved our full potential as entertainers!!

And during the MC session, troupe leader ayu has mentioned “Kyouhei-chan” many times.

Because there are many people who wish to see who that is, we’re doing an introduction here!!

“Kyouhei-san” from the Stage Director’s team.

↓↓↓↓



An extremely fresh-faced person~

Because he kept running away from our camera, it was really hard to get a candid shot of him. (sweatdrop)

By the way, “Kyouhei” is only his nickname. His real name is something totally different. (laugh)

Kyouhei-san plays an important part in supervising the stage framework, as well as directing the mechanisms, so troupe leader ayu and all the staff members really trust him.

By the way, this Saturday, the 25th of June, will be Kyouhei-san’s birthday, so please tell him “Happy birthday~ ♪” cheerfully if you see him ☆

And so, today’s entry will end off with a picture of Kyouhei-san being a Korean fashion star (^^)/~~



☆、。・:*:・゚`Sarang hae yo、。・:*:・゚`★.。・:*:・

A-STAFF Minazou

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Original source: POWER of MUSIC Official Blog
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[Trans] 15.06.2011 - 17.06.2011 Ayu's Tweet Updates!

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Translation: Misa-chan @ AHS
Original source: Ayu’s Twitter
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Sunday 19 June 2011

[News] 19.06.2011 Ayumi Hamasaki Pachinko Machine To Be Released In July 3rd!

Pachinko Unit Manufactured by Bisty Corporation
『CR ayumi hamasaki Hamasaki Ayumi’s Story -Prologue-』 Release Information


This is a notice from Fields Corporation (Headquarters: Tokyo, Shibuya. Representative Director: Oya Takashi), who will be launching a pachinko Unit manufactured by Bisty Corporation, 『CR ayumi hamasaki Hamasaki Ayumi’s Story -Prologue-』, throughout Japan.

After Miss Hamasaki Ayumi debuted in April 1998, she has presented Japan with numerous hit songs. While winning various awards from both Japan Records Awards and Japan TV awards for the first time, she has also won awards such as Best Jeanist and Best Dresser, being a leader in this fashion-dominated era.

This machine illustrates “Hamasaki Ayumi” as a girl, and the story of her journey towards her dream. With special editing, her flight through these 13 years has been put together via a series of LIVEs. The player can take part in the story of this girl whom nobody used to know about.

This machine aims to attract not only pachinko fans, but a wider audience of music lovers as well.

With Miss Hamasaki Ayumi’s appeal shining through, this machine will be available in pachinko parlours nation-wide by July 2011.

Some goodies can be seen below:








More info check out the official site Fields.biz

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[Video] 19.06.2011 TALES of XILLIA New CM Featuring Ayu's "progress" Song Preview!

TALES of XILLIA Official CM with Ayu's new song "progress" as the background music.



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[Trans] 15.06.2011 - 17.06.2011 Ayu's Tweet Updates!

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15th June 2011 - 17th June 2011

Translation: Misa-chan @ AHS
Original source: Ayu’s Twitter
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[Blog] 19.06.2011 POWER of MUSIC Blog Update: “Day 3 Show at Marine Messe Fukuoka ☆”

Casting aside the unfortunate weather,

Marine Messe Fukuoka was still crowded with many audience yesterday!!

Troupe leader ayu also used lots of Hakata dialect today.

And because this is her hometown, the MC session was especially sweet *^-^*

And this 3rd show at Marine Messe Fukuoka, held on 18 June,

was also Keyboard Miyazaki Yuusuke-san’s birthday ♪♪♪

He received congratulations from the audience while on stage

all the while looking embarrassed but happy ↑

From now on, he will definitely continue to provide his strong unique sound for everyone!!



Yuusuke-san after the show, with happy comrades ♪

And so,

Today will be the last show for POWER OF MUSIC at Fukuoka!!!

Regardless of the rain and clouds, the A Troupe promise to give everyone the best time!

Let’s enjoy ourselves to the maaaaax ☆★☆

A STAFF Minazou

Credit & Translation: misachanjpop @ wordpress
Original source: POWER of MUSIC Official Blog
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Saturday 18 June 2011

[Info] 18.06.2011 A 3D II - Rock'n'Roll Circus Tour FINAL ~7 Days Special~ Schedules!!



Due to the earthquake that occured in last March 2011, the release date of A 3D II - Rock'n'Roll Circus Tour FINAL ~7 Days Special~ in nationwide's cinemas has been delayed but now the new release date has been announced which is going to be starting from 3rd September 2011 in the nationawide's theatres.

Please check the details of the schedules in each of the nationwide's theatres through livespire website:
http://livespire.jp/schedule/a3d2.html

Original source: Ayu's Official Website
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Friday 17 June 2011

[Blog] 16.06.2011 POWER of MUSIC Blog Update: “Let’s Hold Hands ⑤”

Everyone, long time no see (☆▽☆)/

Because we had a 2-week break between the Yokohama Arena shows on 5 June and the Marine Messe Fukuoka shows in 2 days time,

everyone have already refreshed and recharged themselves, and are ready to go now!!!

For those who are coming to attend the Marine Messe Fukuoka shows,

be prepared to receive the power of a fully-recharged A Troupe ☆

Alright,

Last time, the circle of drawings stopped at GO-MI-san and MARO-san

More under the cut!



Who will be next??







It’s KUNI-kun!

The drawing is so youthful, just like KUNI-kun (^^)

And linked to his right hand…







Is KAZUMA-san ♪



Surprisingly(?), his drawing is quite artistic, and everyone said it looked so cute~

So, who will be next??

Look forward to it~ ♪

A-STAFF Minazou

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[Audio] 17.06.2011 A Japanese Guy Covers Ayu's New Song "Progress" Short Version

The guy sounds so good, love his vocal!

can't wait to hear the full version!



Credit: H326csl @ Youtube
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[Photo] 17.06.2011 Ayumi Hamasaki's Pictures at POWER of MUSIC Arena Tour 2011 Hiroshima

Here some scans of the pictures of Ayu in one of her POWER of MUSIC Arena Tour 2011 show.




Credit: miskiq @ AHS
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Wednesday 15 June 2011

[Trans] 13.06.2011 - 14.06.2011 Ayu's Tweet Updates!

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13th June 2011 - 14th June 2011

Translation: Misa-chan @ AHS
Original source: Ayu’s Twitter
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[Info] 15.06.2011 Ayumi Hamasaki's 11th Mobile Theme! “ayu-mi-x7 ver.” Released For Purchase!

Change your mobile kit to Hamasaki Ayumi’s 11th Mobile Theme! “ayu-mi-x7 ver.” starting from 22 June!

Let your phone dance too! Vividly-coloured and cool, this change kit utilizes all generations of ayu-mi-x jacket covers ♪

Sample images (Docomo version)



QR Code Access



Original source: Team Ayu
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[Ranking] 15.06.2011 Oricon: Karaoke Request Artist Ranking!

Oricon is not just revealing the ranking of the most popular karaoke songs for the first half of 2011, but also the ranking for the most popular artist whose songs are oftenly requested for karaoke.

Here's the ranking:

Ayu is TOP 5! Congrats!

Karaoke Request Artist Ranking
1. AKB48
2. EXILE
3. Arashi
4. Koda Kumi
5. Hamasaki Ayumi
6. Ikimonogakari
7. Nishino Kana
8. Mr.Children
9. Kobukuro
10. Kitajima Saburo
11. Ishikawa Sayuri
12. Misora Hibari
13. L’Arc~en~Ciel
14. Ishihara Yujiro
15. BUMP OF CHICKEN
16. GReeeeN
17. Fukuyama Masaharu
18. Southern All Stars
19. RADWIMPS
20. KARA

Credit: Tokyohive
Original source: Oricon
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[Photo] 15.06.2011 New Promo Picture of Ayumi Hamasaki x SCUP CM

New Promo picture of SCUP!

Ayu looks so GORGEOUS!! *O*



Credit: Luna62 @ AHS
Original source: Oricon
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Tuesday 14 June 2011

[Photo] 14.06.2011 Ayumi Hamasaki x SCUP CM Promo Pictures

Ayu looks so adorable in the promo pictures for SCUP!



Credit: Aderianu @ AHS
Origina source: http://mdpr.jp/021141844
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Saturday 11 June 2011

[Trans] 04.06.2011 - 09.06.2011 Ayu's Tweet Updates!

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4th June 2011 - 5th June 2011

7th June 2011 - 9th June 2011

Translation: Misa-chan @ AHS
Original source: Ayu’s Twitter
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Friday 10 June 2011

[Twitter] 10.06.2011 Ayu Tweeted In Indonesian Language!

This is VERY SURPRISING and i just couldn't even speak up! she was tweeting in my language! even though it was helped by an Indonesian Native speaker. but to see her tweets in Indonesian already made me super HYPED!

I was not online at the same time she tweeted in Indonesian though so i knew it from my friends mentioning me through twitter. lols.

So apparently, she is in BALI again~ i was thinking of going actually last night, but after checking on the flight tickets price, OMG, it's so expensive T_T and i was just getting back from several trips since March, April and May, if i go again, OMG, i don't know what my parents and my husband gonna say. hiks...moreover Ayu has not yet given any clues and i think she's not gonna be in Bali for so long, only 3-4 days. and I guess she needs private time?

oh well, good luck to any Indonesian fans who are thinking of going to Bali to meet her.

I just want to say to Ayu~ welcome to Bali again!



Original source: Ayu's Twitter
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Thursday 9 June 2011

[Photo] 09.06.2011 Ayu's Twitter Update!

Ayu tweeted a picture of her in a subway (i think) with several A-Staff including the new British Staff, Tim Wellard.

Wondering where they are heading.



Original source: Ayu's Twitter
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Monday 6 June 2011

[Blog] 05.06.2011 POWER of MUSIC Blog Update: “Last at Yoko Arena ☆”"

Without make-up, Princess Yoko-san is still so pretty ♪



Let’s all eat well before the show,

and present wonderful melodies to everyone at today’s show too!!!

A-STAFF Minazou

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Sunday 5 June 2011

[Blog] 04.06.2011 POWER of MUSIC Blog Update: “Again!” & "Yoshio-san!!!"

POWER of MUSIC blog. 4/6/2011. “Again!”

The A Troupe is back at Yokohama Arena!!!!!

Everyone, are you ready??

Let’s get high—– ↑↑↑



『I’ll be giving my support too ☆』

A-STAFF Minazou

POWER of MUSIC blog. 4/6/2011. “Yoshio-san!!!”

It’s almost showtime!!!

Time to change into your costume!!!!



A-STAFF Minazou

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Saturday 4 June 2011

[Info] 04.06.2011 Dave Reitzas Mixed Ayu's New Song "progress"

The music arranger, Dave Reitzas of some of Ayu's songs from the latest "Love songs" album came to post a comment about mixing "progress" song.

He stopped by AHS (Ayumi Hamasaki Sekai International Forum) today and posted this under the username "MrEnginear":

Okay, don't want to make anyone jealous....just excited.
I'm sitting in the studio right now listening to the mix I did of "Progress".
It's awesome!!
Believe me when I say that "you ain't heard nothin' yet".
The preview only presents a small taste of a very dynamic powerful song and Ayumi delivers yet another amazing passionate vocal performance from the first note to the last! Plus, Mr. Yuta does his genius arrangement again.
Gives me chills every time I hear it!
Dare I say again that it's epic?
Well anyway, hope you don't have to wait too long.

Best,
Dave Reitzas
www.reitzas.com


Original source: MrEnginear @ AHS (Dave Reitzas)
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Friday 3 June 2011

[Trans] 01.06.2011 - 02.06.2011 Ayu’s Tweets Update!

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1th June 2011 - 2nd June 2011

Translation: Misa-chan @ AHS
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[Article] 03.06.2011 Stars Unite for Leslie Kee Fundraiser Photobook

Stars unite for Leslie Kee fundraiser photo book

Ayumi Hamasaki tells CNNGo she'd never 'run away' from Japan in the face of disaster and why she loves Twitter




'Love & Hope' goes on sale shortly, with proceeds going to disaster relief.

Singaporean photographer Leslie Kee may be renowned for nude shots of celebrities, models and artists but when faced with the March 11 earthquake he was quick to turn his camera to the disaster, capturing and publicizing the aftermath, before devising a plan to raise money the best way he knew how.
"I spent two days meeting soldiers, children, old people and it changed my life," Kee said at the launch of "Love & Hope," a ¥5,250 book containing his shots of the likes of Lady Gaga, Beyonce and Namie Amuro, sold to raise funds for the Japanese Red Cross.

Deciding to compile his best shots from a long career, Kee then contacted J-Pop superstar Ayumi Hamasaki via Twitter, and ended up taking the book's cover shot in her downtime when Hamasaki's concerts were postponed due the quake.

Helping hand

Hamasaki proved an unlikely source of information about the earthquake by tweeting advice and safety precautions relentlessly in the days following the disaster and she caused a spot of teen hysteria in Omotesando Hills when she came to view the result of Kee's project at his recent exhibition there.

Struggling to put into words her personal experience of March 11, Hamasaki seemed distressed to recall the impact of the disaster before telling CNNGo, "I can not explain my feelings ... that's why I'm singing."

Despite marrying US-based Austrian actor and model Manuel Schwarz in January of this year, Hamasaki choose to stay in Japan during the aftermath, saying firmly in English, "of course, I'm not going to run away!"

She explained that she felt compelled to tweet messages of assistance -- "I love my country" -- and that she will spend the next few months going back on tour to see her fans around Japan.


Hamasaki, Kee and Sawajiri at the launch event.

Kee and Ayumi Hamasaki have collaborated many times over the years, but Hamasaki says she thinks “it's destiny" that they were able team up again for the Love & Hope project.
The 252-page book also features Japan's most controversial actress of the moment, Erika Sawajiri, who Hamasaki got to meet for the first time at the event.

Sawajiri recently joined record company Avex after months of negotiation, making the two unlikely label-mates. They posed for photos together with Kee and Hamasaki was quick to return to Twitter to express her happiness at finally meeting the most talked about celebrity in Japan in 2010.

Written by Robert Michael Poole
Robert Michael Poole is a specialist on the Japanese music and entertainment scene.
Original source: CNN Go
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Thursday 2 June 2011

[Photo] 02.06.2011 Ayumi Hamasaki S-Cup Energy Drink Ad Photo Bigger Version

Bigger picture of Ayu x S-Cup Energy Drink CM ampaign

Credits: weibo + Luna62 @ AHS
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[Trans] 30.05.2011 - 01.06.2011 Ayu’s Tweets Update!

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30th May 2011 - 1th June 2011

Translation: Misa-chan @ AHS
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Wednesday 1 June 2011

[Photo] 01.06.2011 Ayumi Hamasaki at New SCup CM [Updated!]

This has got to be the new Scup CM which will be released soon . Scup is a famous Japanese's energy drink.

Their Official website:



Edit:

Ayu will be collaborating with the nutritional drink S Cup (エスカップ / esukappu) for a new campaign which starts June 13th.

More details, such as a commercial will be coming soon.

The 3 different designed t-shirts below will be given away to 5000 winners randomly who buy
S-Cup and enter the campaign.


Credits: katsukitwins @ Twitter + tokyoxjapanxfan @ AHS
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[Video] 01.06.2011 Ayu & Leslie Kee at LOVE&HOPE Photobook Exhibition Video

a AHS member's friend uploaded this video of Ayu & Leslie Kee at LOVE&HOPE Photobook exhibition.

Click on the following link:

Ayu & Leslie Kee at LOVE&HOPE Photobook Exhibition

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