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In distinct suits to match their unique personalities, #SexyZone accepted their @GQJAPAN MEN OF THE YEAR 2022 award!
"As honored as we are, this is also our starting dash for 2023! We'll make it a year in which we shine even brighter!"
#GQAwards2022 #JohnnysUpClose
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His earthy tones matched to the poster behind him, Shunsuke Michieda of #NaniwaDanshi awaits a screening of his new film!
"I'm still nervous with 'Sekakoi' being my first starring role, but I definitely want to make the most of it as my last movie as a teen!"
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Like a penumbra shadow against the light of the vibrant movie artwork, a darkly clad Kyohei Takahashi of #NaniwaDanshi coolly promotes his newest film at the first press screening for "Nanoni, Chigirakun ga Amasugiru!"
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Masaki Aiba of @arashi5official recreates the poster for "Yokoso, Minato-Sensei," which opened yesterday at the New National Theatre!
"It's been 12 years since I was in a play, and it's an honor to bring this story to life with such an amazing cast and crew!"
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Better late than never! The members of #Kanjani∞ share a photo from the stage of the Nissan Stadium, taken on the last day of their #EIGHTEENFES2022 in Tokyo. But the fun continues when their show picks back up this weekend in their home grounds of Osaka!
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Ren Nagase of @kingandprince_j with his fellow "cast members" for #Doraemon: Nobita's Sky Utopia's opening weekend!
"Recently I went to karaoke with a friend who sang 'ichiban' in Doraemon's voice. I didn't realize my personal life would be a crossover!"
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Not quite so little as they once were, the boys of #LilKansai took to the stage as the 4th act of this year's #JOHNNYSExperience with a mature and skillful set of original songs and senpai hits!
Learn more about them here!
j-island.net/s/jitv/groups/…
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Today (Feb 3) is the festival of "Setsubun," presented by #TravisJapan! The guys are holding dried soybeans, which Japanese people throw at red-masked "ogres" to drive away bad luck and welcome the coming of Spring!
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Actor Noriyuki Higashiyama, @tokioinc_2021's Masahiro Matsuoka, #HeySayJUMP's Yuri Chinen, @kingandprince_j's Yuta Kishi, and #NaniwaDanshi's Daigo Nishihata shoot promotional material for their upcoming Jan 9th TV special drama Hissatsu Shigotonin! #JohnnysUpClose
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A candid shot of #SexyZone on stage at the Yokohama Arena as they and their fans learn of their first-ever dome tour, coming to Tokyo and Osaka this December!
"It's been 11 years, but we haven't lost our challenger spirit!"
#TheHighlight #JohnnysUpClose
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Kaito Takahashi of @kingandprince_j leans against the nightscape following an opening day screening of his new film "Akira to Akira!"
"Despite my character being so shy and insecure, I had a lot of fun in the role! It brought out a new side of me as an actor."
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The stars of #JOHNNYSIsland gathered before the press for the second day of the 2022 show. A shining start to a new year full of hope and promise for cast and audience alike!
#JohnnysUpClose #HiHiJets #Bishonen #7MENSamurai #ShonenNinja #JrSP #JohnnysJuniors #JohnnysNext
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May 5 is #ChildrensDay! This annual festival for the happiness of kids and families is best known for the flying of colorful koi (carp) streamers, signifying the hope for good health and future success!
#こどもの日 #鯉のぼり
#7MENSamurai #全身タイコ
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A far cry from his shy character, Kyohei Takahashi of #NaniwaDanshi lounges elegantly at a celebratory screening event for his movie #BLMetamorphosis!
"It's a film that highlights the importance of human connections. I recommend seeing it more than once!"
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Raul of #SnowMan, stunning and refined in his white suit and pearl necklace for the 34th Japan "Jewellery Best Dresser" Awards. Winning for the teen category, he fondly recalled his first jewellery accessory: a custom-order earring in honor of his group debut!
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Jun Matsumoto of @arashi5official beneath a sapphire winter sky, standing before an image of his character's namesake for week one of his new Taiga Drama, "Dōsuru Ieyasu."
Enjoy more photos on Instagram!
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Nozomu Kotaki of #JohnnysWEST and Ryusei Onishi of #NaniwaDanshi in Japanese festival coats, following yesterday's press event for this Saturday's broadcast of the first episode of their new scripted TV drama "Rokuhodo Yotsuiro Biyori!" #JohnnysUpClose
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Hikaru Iwamoto of #SnowMan and Hidaka Ukisho of #Bishonen at a special fire safety surprise event for their upcoming movie #MyBoyfriendinOrange!
Said Iwamoto: "A firefighter's work is very important. Even in a romantic comedy, I want to wear the role well!"
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With just a few days left until it opens, Ryosuke Yamada of #HeySayJUMP was on hand for a screening of his new #FullmetalAlchemist movie!
"The series began when I was 7 and was read by everyone around me, so I really appreciate getting to be up there on screen!"
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Hikaru Iwamoto of #SnowMan poses (slightly more clothed than in other recent photos) at an Osaka event for his upcoming film #MyBoyfriendinOrange!
Talking about his summer plans: "I want to host a BBQ. They're hard to schedule with many people but still so fun!"
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Did you catch all the good news!? Click the link below to watch the archive of last night's livestream, where #NaniwaDanshi dishes on their upcoming first album #1stLove and their Debut Tour 2022!
▶️instagram.com/tv/CeBi5GOFO3k
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Hokuto Matsumura of #SixTONES, dressed in a handsome Japanese "hakama" as he promotes his newest film #xxxHOLiC!
"During some far away shoots, the lead asked if I wanted to share a local hotel suite. It was really fancy, but at least we got to events on time!"
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Kaito Takahashi of @kingandprince_j at a screening for his upcoming film "Akira to Akira!"
"Being among such a well-known and top-tier cast was quite nerve-wracking, but I pushed myself to do the best I could. I think the final version turned out wonderfully!"
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Sho Sakurai of @arashi5official with Tatsuya Ueda of #KATTUN at the red carpet premiere of their upcoming mystery film #Nemesis!
"Being here reminds me of when we were shooting the drama version a few years ago. It feels good to be back on the case!"❤️
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Based on an ancient lunar calendar star myth, the festival of "Tanabata" is celebrated every July 7 by writing prayers and wishes on colored strips of paper called "tanzaku" hung up on decorated bamboo stalks!
#七夕 #セブンメンの日 #7MENSamurai #JohnnysUpClose
