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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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Jesse of #SixTONES (L) with Shunsuke Motoi of #IMPACTors (R) getting ready for the start of their new comedy drama, "Saisho wa PĀ!"
Said Jesse: "With so many friends who are professional comedians, playing one was daunting! I hit them up for advice constantly."
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Sho Hirano of @kingandprince_j stayed behind for one more picture following an event for his new TV drama #Kurosagi (The Black Swindler)!
"Normally I'm the one getting pranked, so playing someone so good at lying to others was quite a new experience!"
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Hiroshi Nagano (R) of @20thCentury_SIN with actor Takuto Teranishi (L), backstage at the premiere of their new stage musical, Charles Strouse and Lee Adams' classic #ByeByeBirdie!
"The music itself says it best: just put on a happy face!"
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Actor and singer Yuma Nakayama, backstage at the opening of his new stage play "Suna no Shiro!"
"I don't just stand on stage to improvise. It's all about the feeling of believing in the moment and delivering it naturally."
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Shortly after their September debut announcement, #TravisJapan sat down with @CNNIndonesia to share behind-the-scenes details and talk about how they felt in the days leading up to that fateful day!
📰Read part 1 of 3 below!
cnnindonesia.com/hiburan/202210…
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Actor Bunichi Hamanaka, costumed and in character for the opening of Tom Stoppard's #LEOPOLDSTADT!
"The story is full of real experiences I can't even begin to imagine, but it's a welcome challenge to place myself in just this sort of role!"
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Standing united under member Reia Nakamura's original banner design, #7MENSamurai calls out to fans in attendance at their first-ever solo concert tour #SAMURAISPIRIT!
"We are at full power! And the love of our 'Hime' is the source of our strength!" (R.S.)
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Kaito Takahashi of @kingandprince_j plays with the set décor in a photo from yesterday's press event for his new love triangle comedy drama "Boyfriend Kourin!"
"Everything about this show is so much fun! The other day we even got to help make a giant poster!"
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Cooly casual in his darkened suit, Fuma Kikuchi of #SexyZone lounges in the lobby before a promotional event for his upcoming film "Motto Chouetsushita Tokoro e."
"The movie teaches a lot about modern relationships, but I'm still a pretty traditional guy!"
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Fumito Kawai of @abcz_official, wearing a splashy suit befitting his "Mr. Piranha" character for the Japanese opening of @Dreamworks' animated film #TheBadGuys!
"I sealed up my idol personality for the song number. But people still say I had some Kimura in it!"
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Kento Nakajima of #SexyZone will make his overseas drama debut in a new series from Emmy Award-winning producer Frank Doelger (Game of Thrones), coming in 2024!
"So many emotions hit me all at once! I've been at 120% from the 1st day of shooting!"
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Solo artist Yuma Nakayama (L) and the members of #ShonenNinja (R), having some fun after their performances at yesterday's #RakutenGirlsAward2022AW - Japan's biggest fashion and music event!
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Shota Yasuda of #Kanjani∞ proudly holds up the official poster for his new play "Senkō Banashi" following the opening of its Tokyo run!
"I am so grateful we were able to finish the Kyoto shows safely. I will give my all to this stage!"
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Ryuhei Maruyama of #Kanjani∞, giddy with excitement outside his dressing room at the Tokyo opening of his new stage play #Paradise!
"I know they're all very busy, but I'm especially excited for my fellow Kanjani∞ members to see this. I think they'll like it!"
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Shota Totsuka of @abcz_official (L) with Rikuto Ura of #AmBitious (R), backstage during final preparations for their new stage play #ThisTimeItsReal!
Said Ura: "As my first non-Johnny's acting role I'm still so nervous, but Totsuka-kun has taught me so much!"
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Holding tight to their uchiwa duplicates, the members of #SnowMan gather backstage for the Yokohama Arena opening of their #LIVETOUR2022Labo.
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▶️Enjoy the archive of last night's #SnowGram live below!
instagram.com/tv/CjVSy0rpa0L/
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Dressed in a traditional "hakama," the regal Ryota Miyadate of #SnowMan was on hand to kick-off production for #SANEMORI!
"Kabuki has always been an important part of my artistic development. I am honored to share this performance with audiences once again!"
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Yoshihiko Inohara of @20thCentury_SIN (R) and Shigeaki Kato of #NEWS (L) celebrate the upcoming start to their mystery TV series #ShylocksChildren!
"Our respective groups haven't interacted much, but it was fun getting to know each other through this shoot!"
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Wild-haired and grinning, Yoshinori Masakado of #Aegroup peeks out over the script for his new stage play, Nicholas Wright's #VincentinBrixton!
"My love for this work grows day by day. I am so happy to be able to share it with everyone!"
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The talented Masayuki Sakamoto of @20thCentury_SIN stands before a blood-red dressing room curtain backstage at Bryony Lavery's #FROZEN!
"It is a very challenging role, but I hope the audience can share some sympathy with the pain in the character's hearts."
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#TravisJapan teaches some important Japanese words and phrases to the host of @EnStars' #LunchBreakFridays!
🎬Watch now to see how they did!
youtu.be/JxTR-YFGJKI
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Ren Meguro of #SnowMan beams his trademark schoolboy smile from behind a placard promoting his new bittersweet romantic drama #silent!
"I hope the excitement I felt when I first read the script will be delivered to everyone who sees it!"
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Masaki Aiba of @arashi5official with Kenshin Uehara of #GoGokids, playing around the poster for their new movie "'Sore' ga Iru Mori!"
"I have to keep these promotion events as fun as possible to balance out how scary the movie is!"
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The ever-colorful members of #Aegroup pose for the cameras for the final show of their first ever arena-class solo concert!
"We are so grateful for the support of our fans and all the supporters of the Kansai #JohnnysJuniors!"
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