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The legendary Atsuhiro Sato, on stage yesterday at the opening of his new show "Kokuhaku" ("Confessions")!
This time, however, he trades the spotlight for the director's chair in his poetic original story about the memories of youth and falling in love. #JohnnysUpClose
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Actor Sho Takada, with co-star Yuki Nozawa of the #JohnnysJuniors, opening night of their new stage play "Bokura no Shinya Kousoku 2021." The story follows a band as they grapple with the price of fame and the value of staying true to those who matter. #JohnnysUpClose
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Actor Noriyuki Higashiyama following a pre-release event yesterday for his new original #AmazonPrimeVideo miniseries #GameofSpy!
"Besides the action scenes, my favorite part of this was the amazing cast, including one person I haven't worked with in 30 years!"
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Entertainer Tomoyuki Yara enjoys a break backstage of #SlumdogMillionaire! Based on the 2009 Academy Award Best Picture winning film, this musical version stars Yara as a man who manages his way through a game show based on his extraordinary life experiences.
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Backed by gilded screens befitting his character's regal bearing, Takuya Kimura greets fans in attendance at the opening of his new historical drama "THE LEGEND & BUTTERFLY," out now in movie theaters across Japan.
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Actor and choreographer Tomoyuki Yara opening his new starring original musical, "Ringo" (apple).
"I had the chance to meet the man who inspired the story recently, and I hope I'm able to impress people with his life's work through this show!"
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Entertainer Hiroki Uchi relaxes in his dressing room before his LIVE SHOW 2023 ~Come to the Live House~ at the Shinsaibashi BIGCAT, before the show continues Tuesday in Tokyo!
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Actor Daichi Imae as the incorrigible womanizer Henri de Sacy, opening the Japanese adaptation of Gérard Bitton and Michel Munz's #LeGaiMariage!
"Each day will bring something fun! I can't wait to see what kind of stage this will be from now on."
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Kota Matsumoto of the #JohnnysJuniors, immersed in his starring role as Jean Valjean in the Japanese stage adaptation of Victor Hugo's classic #LesMiserables!
"I'm so excited to be back in this beloved show, and pledge to do my best for everyone involved!"
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Kota Matsumoto (R) and Yuki Nozawa (L) as twins Futa and Raita Yamada in #Yurukill: The Calumniation Games THE STAGE!
Based on the hit visual novel game, the live show takes audiences deeper than ever into the mystery behind an amusement park battle royale. #JohnnysUpClose
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Star Kota Matsumoto (L) and Kento Tomioka (R) of the #JohnnysJuniors at the closing of their original comic play "Seigi no Kyojin!"
"We worked really hard to bring all the laughs from rehearsals to the stage itself. It was such a fun show to take part in!"
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Yu Ogawa of the #JohnnysJuniors with his esteemed senior Kohji Uchiumi, in costume for the opening of their Warring States-themed stage play #AFUMINOUMI!
"I thought I would be nervous working with such a legendary artist, but he's become like my big brother!"
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Actor Shota Hayashi as the martial arts otaku Minoru, opening his new stage play "Shichinin no Otaku: cult seven!"
"The word 'otaku' brings a lot to mind, but there's nothing wrong with going all-in on something you're passionate about!"
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Ready to go in his early 1900s attire, actor Shota Hayashi awaits his scene call backstage at the opening of "Onna no Isshō!"
"As a Japanese person, getting to be part of a play like this really makes me feel connected to my history!"
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The legendary Atsuhiro Sato shows off the garishly fabulous colors and patters of his outfit as the Stepmother Belladonna in a revival of the comic, gender-bent telling of the #CinderellaStory, opening on stage today in Tokyo!
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Actor Shota Hayashi stands among the coral at the opening of his musical #PrinceofMermaid!
"There's pressure in taking on this role again for a show with such an important message about protecting our oceans. But also a lot of fun!"
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Actor Kota Matsumoto of the #JohnnysJuniors mounted the stage on Friday, sword in hand for the opening of his new stage show "OdorunZFighter:" a fantastical blend of hero action, dance, comedy, and suspense!
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Actors Kento Tomioka (R) and Shintaro Kishimoto (L), on stage for the opening day of their new stage play "Tōrisugari no YouTuber!"
Said Tomioka, "I'm so happy to be back in the role which gave me my first experience as the lead! It's such a great show!"
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«J'aime le fait que tant de personnes dans le monde entier puissent écouter et apprécier ma musique, et j'espère faire un meilleur usage des plateformes de streaming à l'avenir.»
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Actor Kota Matsumoto, in the quiet of the pre-open stage for his newest play "Jingi naki Gal Kumichō!"
"The first day of the show is also my 20th anniversary as a Johnny's, which makes it extra special. The story is really fun as well!"
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#Arashi's #JunMatsumoto stuns in latest pic, posing under a clear blue sky before a sculpture of his character's namesake for week one of his new #Taiga Drama, #DōsuruIeyasu!📸✨🌟👑❤️@arashi5official @johnnys
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Kento Tomioka and Yuki Nozawa of the #JohnnysJuniors prepare for Day 2 of their new stage play "Dacchu No!"
Said Tomioka, "It's a comedy about con men, offering plenty of room to just go crazy. Rehearsals were always fun!"
#騙っちゅーの! #JohnnysUpClose
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Actor Kento Tomioka in a dapper suit, following opening night of his new stage play "Ryouma ga Tobu!"
"This show is a fantastic blend of history and comedy. It definitely paints one of Japan's national heroes in a whole new light!"
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Cool and confident, Kento Tomioka of the #JohnnysJuniors opened his new starring stage play #RegulationsHigh!
"More than any acting challenge, having to do a full workout right there in front of everyone is pretty hard!"
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Shion Kotai (R) and Masato Takemura (L) of the #JohnnysJuniors in a new stage adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' classic #TheThreeMusketeers!
Said Kotai, "We may be inexperienced, but we'll use 200% of our efforts to carry the show properly in the lead roles!"
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