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Monday 31 October 2011

[Info] 31.10.2011 A CLIP BOX 1998-2011 DVD & Blu-ray BOX SET To Be Released!

A CLIP BOX 1998-2011 DVD & Blu-ray BOX SET To Be Released on 01.01.2012!


A full video collection spanning 13 years since her debut!!
An overwhelming number of 100 video clips (planned). There is no doubt of this item’s worth in the sphere of Japanese music, with this collection of videos full of producers’ details.
From debut single 「poker face」 to latest mini-album 『FIVE』, including alternate and short versions, all 100 video clips (planned) will be included. Furthermore, the TV CMs for all singles and albums (about 100 clips), as well as special never-before-released videos (planned) will be collated into this super grand BOX SET, made for long-term keepsake.
First-press sets will come in a super special BOX, and include a specially-made bag!!

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2012.1.1 in stores
A CLIP BOX 1998-2011

【DVD 6 discs】

★Limited first press
AVBD-91904~9
¥23,100
※A special grand BOX + A specially-made bag

★Normal press
AVBD-91910~5
¥21,000
※Sleeve-casing

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【Blu-ray 4 discs】

★Limited first press
AVXD-91642~5
¥24,150 (tax incl.)
※A special grand BOX + A specially-made bag

★Normal press
AVXD-91646~9
¥22,050
※Sleeve-casing

Tracklists:

・poker face
・YOU
・Trust
・For My Dear...
・Depend on you
・WHATEVER
・LOVE ~Destiny~
・TO BE
・Boys & Girls
・A [TV-CM]
・appears
・kanariya
・Fly high
・vogue
・Far away
・SEASONS
・SURREAL
・AUDIENCE [TV-CM]
・M
・evolution
・NEVER EVER [promotional clip]
・Endless sorrow
・UNITE! [TV-CM]
・Dearest
・Daybreak
・Free & Easy
・H [TV-CM]
・Voyage
・ourselves
・Greatful days
・HANABI ~episode II~
・forgiveness
・No way to say
・Moments
・INSPIRE
・CAROLS
・STEP you
・is this LOVE?
・fairyland
・HEAVEN
・Bold & Delicious (single version)
・Pride
・Startin'
・Born To Be...
・BLUE BIRD
・距愛 ~Distance Love~ (glitter / fated) <short film>
・talkin' 2 myself
・decision
・Mirrorcle World
・Days
・GREEN
・Rule
・Sparkle
・Sunrise ~LOVE is ALL~
・Sunset ~LOVE is ALL~
・You were...
・BALLAD
・MOON
・blossom (single ver.)
・crossroad
・Virgin Road
・Last angel
・Sweet Season
・Dearest (Acoustic Piano version)
・Connected
・Real me
・RAINBOW
・ANGELS' SONG
・Because of You
・GAME
・About You
・walking proud
・Humming 7/4
・my name's WOMEN
・alterna
・Bold & Delicious -SIDE STORY- (album version)
・rainy day
・Ladies Night
・Beautiful Fighters
・JEWEL
・1 LOVE
・momentum
・part of Me
・Together When...
・Marionette
・(don't) Leave me alone
・NEXT LEVEL
・Curtain call
・Sexy little things
・Microphone
・Don't look back
・Lady Dynamite
・blossom (-director's cut-)
・Love song
・do it again
・progress
・ANother song feat. URATA NAOYA
・Why... feat. JUNO
・beloved
・BRILLANTE

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Friday 28 October 2011

[Scans] 28.10.2011 ViVi Deji Deji Diary Vol. 135 Full Scans

Guess the pictures are taken from Ayu's Team Ayu Pictures

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Sunday 23 October 2011

[Photo] 23.10.2011 Team Ayu Magazine Vol. 41 Preview!

The latest Team Ayu Magazine Vol. 41 Preview

I hope there will be scans for this issue!

Wanna see the FIVE booklet behind-the-shoot so bad!


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Saturday 22 October 2011

[Photo] 22.10.2011 Ayumi Hamasaki at POWER of MUSIC After Party Pictures

Several pictures taken after POWER of MUSIC has ended.

first picture was supposedly taken before the concert started?

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After party pictures

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Friday 21 October 2011

[Video] 21.10.2011 Ayumi Hamasak POWER of MUSIC ~ Limited Edition ~

Ayumi Hamasak POWER of MUSIC ~ Limited Edition ~ Video News



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Thursday 20 October 2011

[Trans] 20.10.2011 Hamasaki Ayumi: Tears during Encore “We have overcome many things” Finale for Nationwide Tour Postponed after Earthquake Disaster

Hamasaki Ayumi: Tears during Encore “We have overcome many things” Finale for Nationwide Tour Postponed after Earthquake Disaster

Singer Hamasaki Ayumi (33) concluded her nationwide tour 「ayumi hamasaki ~POWER of MUSIC~」 on the 19th at Saitama Super Arena. In summary, Hamasaki stated that “Today is the finale! We have overcome lots of different things thus far…”. Following that with “For all those who can’t take part today, let’s sing, dance and party for them!”, she stirred the spirits of the 25,000 audience members.

During the encore’s charity song 「A Song is born」, she seemed overcome with emotion. Crying as she sang, she continued on passionately despite stopping many times because of her tears. Starting out with new song 「progress」, the nationwide tour included 21 songs including the encore, performing at 10 locations around Japan, with 28 shows and about 280,000 audience.

The tour, which was planned to begin from 9 April, was postponed after the Eastern Japan Earthquake Disaster. The 8 shows from 9~30 April, as well as the 2~3 July shows in Miyagi Prefecture’s Sekisuiheim Super Arena, were cancelled. With a new title 「ayumi hamasaki ~POWER of MUSIC~2011」, the tour began anew. With the “power of music” as its theme, Hamasaki challenged the 360-degree centre stage, and used a full orchestra as a base for the entire concert.

The original concept of the tour did away with huge stage props, flashy performances and even costume changes. As the affected regions started to recover, Hamasaki wished to send out the message “Let’s not remain in sorrow, but face forward and progress, while never forgetting this”. The setlist and performances slowly evolved, with the addition of special effects and costume changes. During the finale, she revealed 9 different costumes, and together with 13 dancers, 6 performers, 8 band members and 16 orchestra players, the live was brought to the grand close.

October’s new setlist included new song 「progress」, performed in a mini-dress adorned with ostrich feathers. 「BRILLANTE」 was sung with a strong voice, accompanied by flaming torches and a long red dress. Halfway through the show, guests Urata Naoya from dance-vocal unit 「AAA」 and JUNO, Korean boyband unit 「JYJ」 member Junsu’s elder twin brother, gave passionate performances of 「ANother song」 and 「Why…」 with Hamasaki respectively, in the midst of cheering audience. 「SEASONS」 was performed in a pink tutu dress, and she engaged the audience with the words “Everyone here, sing this song with me~”.

With regards to this tour, Hamasaki gave a comment to the media, “From that day (of the disaster) on, moment by moment, Japan’s situation is changing. I hold this fact, plus various emotions and events along the way that I will never forget, in my heart, and the live continued to evolve. And because I believed in the power of music, I managed to pull through to the very end”. Happily, she added, “I will continue to sing, hoping to bring love and hope through my songs to all those people around Japan who are still holding on”. This live was also broadcast to a limited audience of 15,000 on 「Ameba Pigg」.

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[Photo] 20.10.2011 Ayumi Hamasaki POWER of MUSIC ~ Limited Edition ~ Saitama Pictures

Here are some pictures from POWER of MUSIC ~ Limited Edition ~ at Saitama yesterday.


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Wednesday 19 October 2011

[Video] 19.10.2011 "M" Live Performance at POWER of MUSIC ~ Limited Edition ~

a video recorded of "M" Live Performance at POWER of MUSIC ~ Limited Edition ~

Amazing Arrangement!



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Thursday 13 October 2011

[Info] 13.10.2011 Live Streaming of ayumi hamasaki ~POWER of MUSIC~ 2011 A LIMITED EDITION on Ameba Pigg! [Updated]


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On 19 October, from 18:30 onwards, ayumi hamasaki ~POWER of MUSIC~ 2011 A LIMITED EDITION will be streamed live on Ameba Pigg!

Main website

Hamasaki Ayumi Live
19 October (Wed) 18:30~
Limited to Ameba Pigg members, 『Pigg Dome』 in Ameba Pigg world will stream this live!
*The interior of Pigg Dome will only be accessible on 19 October itself .

At the area in front of Pigg Dome, Hamasaki Ayumi parkas (a Pigg LIVE entrance gift) will be sold!

Let’s all wear the parkas and get high ♪

(In order to enter the Dome, Pigg members need to purchase the parka)

From 11 October on, you will be able to purchase the Hamasaki Ayumi parka from the vending machine outside Pigg Dome. By purchasing a parka, you can view the live streaming of 「ayumi hamasaki ~POWER of MUSIC~ 2011 A LIMITED EDITION」 on 19 October.

There are only 15,000 parkas to be sold. Only members who purchase the parka can view the live streaming.

「Hamasaki Ayumi parka」 2,000 Ame-G

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The popular A Cube from last year is back again! This special version comes with a message written by ayu herself!!

A Cube: 50 Ame-G

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Super Deal if you create a Pigg Account now
All members who join Ameba Pigg from now till 18 Oct 8:00 will get a free voucher of 2,500yen, for which they can exchange for items free!
* The Hamasaki Ayumi parka cannot be redeemed using vouchers. It can only be bought with Ame-G.

*Note*
- Hamasaki Ayumi LIVE streaming will be shown at the Pigg Dome area. This cannot be viewed using mobile phones.
- Only members can view the streaming.
- The Hamasaki Ayumi parka can be bought at 2,000 Ame-G.
- To enter the Pigg Dome, your Pigg needs to be wearing the Hamasaki Ayumi parka.
- Lives at Pigg Dome may experience problems with video and audio matching, so view the live on platforms that support Ameba Pigg. Check it here.
- In the case where the live cannot be shown properly due to problems with Ameba Pigg or UStream, the live will be broadcast at a later date for those who purchased the Hamasaki Ayumi parka.

Links

⇒ Join Ameba Pigg for free!: http://pigg.ameba.jp/?directStart=1

⇒ For more details: http://link.ameba.jp/117883/

⇒ Visit Ameba Pigg: http://pigg.ameba.jp/

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Tutorial to register as Ameba PIGG member can be seen here!
How to purchase Ayumi Hamasaki Parka can be seen here


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[Blog] 13.10.2011 POWER of MUSIC Blog Updates: “Nippon Gaishi Hall ★” & “Nippon Gaishi Hall Day 2 ★★”

POWER of MUSIC blog. 13/10/2011. “Nippon Gaishi Hall ★”

Nippon Gaishi Hall in Nagoya, the location of the last shows,

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Let us introduce some beautiful cosplayers!!

More under the cut!

Firstly, these girls who wear red so well ↓↓↓

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It’s the costume from the live performance of that song ☆

Do come with your pompoms next time too!!

Next…

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WOW!! Awesome!!! An exact copy!!!!

Did they make these themselves??

Next…

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He’s awesome at noticing the clown’s costume!!

And this pink costume still remains a popular choice even today!!!

Just looking at them made us feel so excited ↑ We really encourage everyone to cosplay ☆

Everyone, do try to copy the costumes of the songs which you love ヾ(@^▽^@)ノ

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“Let’s do it, Day 2 at Nippon Gaishi Hall!!” by Yo-chan

A STAFF Minazou

POWER of MUSIC blog. 13/10/2011. “Nippon Gaishi Hall Day 2 ★★”

Nippon Gaishi Hall Day 2 ★★
13 October 2011, 17:38

Yes yes, the show will be starting soon!!!!!

Even Mr Armegeddon, who surprisingly has a sweet tooth

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is ready with some cream puff and pudding!!!

And on SHU-YA-san’s back…

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a fin has sprouted~ ♪

And so, ←forcibly changing topic (laugh)

Let’s get it on for Nagoya Day 2—!!!!!!

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*Caption: ganbanbe

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Wednesday 12 October 2011

[Trans] 13.10.2011 Hamasaki Ayumi Enjoys Shopping With JUNO

Hamasaki Ayumi enjoys shopping with JUNO

On October 8th, singer Hamasaki Ayumi and JYJ’s Junsu’s older twin brother JUNO visited ‘LANDS of Eden.‘ located in Tokyo’s Laforet Harajuku department store and museum. Amid the of cheers from various other shoppers, the two shopped in the store for approximately 20 minutes.

The pair purchased six bags worth of clothes containing 31 items totaling about 429,800 yen (approximately S5,594.88 USD). Hamasaki, who changed her original outfit while in the store, came out hand in hand with JUNO in front of the cameras. She smiled and said, “JUNO chose this for me. And the fabric? It’s great,” showing appreciation for her new outfit.

‘LANDS of Eden.’ is a new store that opened back on September 17th. Store displays showcase the brands casual vintage fashion concept. Previously, this shop exhibited a picture of JUNO arm-in-arm with a mysterious woman as a part of its advertisement campaign. The identity of that mysterious woman became a popular topic.

Her identity was finally revealed on the 7th when the store exhibited another advertisement of both Hamasaki and JUNO together. As the commemoration event for this new advertisement, the two once again linked their arms while shopping at the store.

The two arrived to the store shortly after 6 P.M. They then signed their respective posters and even gave their fans an exclusive service by shaking hands and giving autographs. As they moved around the store, the store employees gave some explanations of items, while the pair enjoyed their shopping.

The songstress changed her clothes to a striped, over-sized cardigan and JUNO changed into a blue and charcoal knit shirt. Then, they left the store elegantly, bathed in bright flashes from the many cameras.

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Tuesday 11 October 2011

[Trans] 11.10.2011 Hamasaki Ayumi 420,000yen Shopping at Harajuku, Visits 「LANDS of Eden.」 Store Arm-in-arm With JUNO

420,000yen Shopping at Harajuku, Visits 「LANDS of Eden.」 Store Arm-in-arm with JUNO

On the 8th, singer Hamasaki Ayumi, together with JUNO, the elder twin brother of Junsu from the 3-man Korean unit 「JYJ」 visited the store of fashion brand 「LANDS of Eden.」 at la foret Harajuku. Amidst cheers from the shoppers, the two stayed in the store for about 20 minutes picking items, finally leaving with 6 bags filled with 31 items, costing a grand total of 429,800yen. Changing into a striped long knitted parka, Hamasaki appeared at the storefront again, posing for the cameras while holding onto JUNO’s arm. With a smile, she stated “JUNO picked this for me. Do I like it? Yes, I do.”

「LANDS of Eden.」 opened its first store at la foret Harajuku on 17 September, and is a fashion brand with a relaxed, vintage concept. Before that, advertisements outside the building and at the storefront displayed JUNO holding a mystery lady in his arms. Much discussion sprang up regarding the identity of the beauty, and on the 7th this month, a new advertisement featuring Hamasaki and JUNO was revealed. In order to commemorate the release of this new visual, the two paid the store a visit.

The two came to the store a little after 6pm. After signing her autograph on the advertisment visual next to the store’s entrance, Hamasaki waved to all the cheering shoppers around. With that, she entered the store and did her shopping, all the while accompanied by a shopkeeper recommending items. After changing, a khaki and beige striped long knitted parka for Hamasaki and a blue and grey knitted top for JUNO, the two left the store in the midst of flashing media cameras.

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Saturday 8 October 2011

[Photo] 08.10.2011 Ayu & JUNO Pictures at LANDS of Eden Premiere Event More Pictures From Mantan-Web

More pictures from Mantan-Web.jp

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[Photo] 08.10.2011 Ayu & JUNO Pictures at LANDS of Eden Premiere Event More Pictures From Barks

So many pictures update from Barks.

Here are the two!


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[Blog] 07.10.2011 POWER of MUSIC Blog Updates: “Mini-sizing.”

POWER of MUSIC blog. 7/10/2011. “Mini-sizing.”

In recent years, lots of things in our world have undergone mini-sizing.

Digital cameras, music players, even pets have been downsized.

However,

I guess you can’t downsize humans.

You can’t…

You…

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Can’t?!

Let’s see that again.

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Caption: Plastic bottle (purple), artist-san (pink), bed (blue)

Somehow

This popular female artist by the name of A-san has successfully mini-sized.

“Yay ♪”

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She says.

She’s soo ooo small.

Something’s coming up at the Nagoya shows next week with mini mini A-san!!

Maybe.

(※She was stretching)

A STAFF Minazou

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[Photo] 08.10.2011 Ayu & JUNO Pictures at LANDS of Eden Premiere Event

Pictures of Ayu and JUNO at LANDS of Eden Premiere event today!


Bonus: JUNO's Mother specially came from Korea to support her son
More pictures from the Mama



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[Photo] 08.10.2011 New RIMMEL London Ad Picture!

New RIMMEL London Ad picture.

The new collection "PEACH BLUSH"

Ayu looks so cute!



Credit: CeReSu @ AHS
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Friday 7 October 2011

[Blog] 07.10.2011 LANDS of Eden. Blog Entry: “EVE Hamasaki Ayumi-san Graces the la foret Billboard!”

“EVE Hamasaki Ayumi-san Graces the la foret Billboard!”

On 13 September, ADAM JUNO graced the giant billboard at la foret Harajuku, holding EVE in his arms.
Finally, today, EVE lifts her veil!

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More under the cut!

Yes!

It’s Hamasaki Ayumi-san!

So many people took part in the WHO’S EVE? campaign.

There were many who made the correct guess after noticing the red bracelet she was wearing on her right wrist!

Today, new visuals of her and LANDS OF Eden’s muse JUNO-san have been revealed.

These billboards will stay up till 20 October, so please come to take a look at them.

And then, from today on, the items worn by ayu have started to go on sale.

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Firstly, we have this back-cross leather shirt!

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ayu has arranged the shirt according to the way she wants to wear it, creating her own style!
The price is ¥49,875.
This can be worn as casualwear for the upcoming autumn, or as innerwear beneath a winter coat, and is a really fashionable piece.
And next, we have this!

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A checked back print shirt-cum-maxi-dress & LOVE T-shirt & denim shorts!

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The printing behind looks like this.

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A full body coordination that you can adopt today.

The prices,

Checked shirt-cum-maxi-dress ¥9,975
LOVE T-shirt ¥3,990
Denim shorts ¥6,930

The third item is this!

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This cross knit worn by ayu costs ¥5,985!

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It’s really easy to wear, and has a fashionable design, so it’ll probably sell really well.

If you wear a shirt inside like this, it’s really cute too.

In the upcoming 3 days of holiday, many more new items will be delivered to us, so please come to the shop to take a look!

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