Author Archives: Haisai Richie

Jake Shimabukuro’s Change of Pace

Known for his amazing technique on the ukulele, Jake Shimabukuro (30), recently took part in this year’s Honolulu Marathon – the first for the Hawaii-born musician. According to an article on the Honolulu Star-Bulletin the marathon was one of the hardest things he’s ever done – changing his lifestyle which has in turn, affected his …

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DA PUMP’s Special Xmas Live

J-Pop Dance/Vocal trio DA PUMP treated 300 of their lucky fans (out of 4,290 that tried to get into this event) to a special Xmas live event at Fuji TV (Odaiba, Tokyo) on December 25, 2006. The group performed a total of 13 songs including their latest single “Christmas Night” (AVCT-30122) – the trio’s first …

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Cinderella Story: Erika Sunakawa

Here’s a story that’ll make you feel all nice and tingly inside (just in time for Xmas too). Miyakojima-born Erika Sunakawa (29), a care worker by trade, recently released a debut single called “Heart Drops” (YRCN-10178) on December 20, 2006. It all started from an appearance on the wonderfully entertaining karaoke show from NHK called …

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