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The lights of The Globe Tokyo burned extra bright as the #JOHNNYSExperience music festival kicked off yesterday, introducing 27 fresh-faced #JohnnysJuniors who danced and sang through medleys of #JohnnysClassics both past and present!
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#JapanbyJ 🎏
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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Kazuya Kamenashi (M), Tatsuya Ueda (L), and Yuichi Nakamaru (R) of #KATTUN take a well-deserved few minutes upon the close of their #LIVETOUR2022Honey in Tokyo! But they'll be back in action soon as the concert continues through 4 more cities across the country! #JohnnysUpClose
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Actor Bunichi Hamanaka took to the stage Wednesday for the opening of his new play "Tomio & Yuriko," a reimagining of "Romeo & Juliet" set in mid-1900s Osaka!
"My co-star and I are both pretty shy, which is a challenge for a love story. But we made it work!"
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Actor Takuto Teranishi, backstage at the Nissay Theatre for yesterday's opening of his new musical, #YourLieInApril!
"I'm so glad we can finally bring this show to life! I will do my best to make sure these two years were not wasted for everyone."
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Daiki Arioka of #HeySayJUMP on the red carpet yesterday at an event for his upcoming film "Shin Ultraman!"
"It is an honor to be part of a film with such deep roots in Japanese cinema history! I hope a new generation gets to know the thrill of "tokusatsu!"
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#JrSP sparkled like never before as they took the stage as the second act of this year's #JOHNNYSExperience music festival...all the more so with this being their first-ever solo show!
Learn More about them here!
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#JohnnysNext #JohnnysUpClose
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Actor Noriyuki Higashiyama took a photo for us yesterday following the ceremony for the 30th annual Hashida Awards, which he received in recognition for his years of service to the performing arts in scripted dramas and live show MC roles! #JohnnysUpClose
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Masaya Sano of #Aegroup, next to the poster of his upcoming movie "Hatachi no Soul!"
"This being my first film role is something truly special. The chance to help share the music of the story is something I will treasure forever!"
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Hiroshi Nagano of #20thCentury, backstage for the opening day of Stuart Ross' off-Broadway musical #ForeverPlaid!
"With our previous attempt interrupted during rehearsals by the pandemic, getting to finally perform this incredible show is truly wonderful!"
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The members of #JohnnysWEST, bursting with the energy of the crowds at day one of #METROCK2022 in Osaka! The outdoor music festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, with the rainbow 7 kicking off a set of hits including their debut song "Eejyanaika!" #JohnnysUpClose
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Yuta Fukuda of #4U. and actor Ryuta Muro play around against the Mondrian-esque backdrop of Marc Camoletti’s comic play #BoeingBoeing!
Said Fukuda: "Working as a pair with Muro is so much fun! He even waits for me so we can ride the train home together!"
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One of the newest groups from the Kansai #JohnnysJuniors, the fresh faces of #Boysbe took to the stage as the third act of the #JOHNNYSExperience music festival; singing, dancing, and joking their way through the music of Johnny's artists!
#JohnnysNext #JohnnysUpClose
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Actor/singer Yuma Nakayama gets ready and #7MENSamurai strikes a pose in two pictures taken yesterday at Japan's biggest fashion and music event #GirlsAward, where they both appeared as surprise guests for the 2022 Spring/Summer show!
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Gaku Kawashita of the Kansai #JohnnysJuniors' group #AmBitious, backstage yesterday before the final show of his first starring musical! The play, called "Hoshi no Ōji-sama," was adapted from the beloved classic novella #LePetitPrince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
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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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Glistening with the sweat of a job well done (to say nothing of the final act waterworks!) the 9 members of #SnowMan stand tall behind the kneeling figures of Junior group #IMPACTors at the final curtain call for #TakizawaKabukiZERO2022!
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#滝沢歌舞伎ZERO2022
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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/…
#JohnnysNext #JohnnysUpClose
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Yudai Tatsumi of #4U., standing in the dreary backroom that serves as the setting of his newest play, "Edaniku!"
"I really got the chance to dive into the various scents that add to the story's depth. It's a first for me in many ways, but I will do my best!"
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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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Ryosuke Yamada of #HeySayJUMP greeted fans yesterday at an opening weekend screening and appearance for the #FullmetalAlchemist sequel!
"We went into the shoot with an honest desire to be as respectful as possible to the original. I hope you enjoy it!"
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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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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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Toshiya Miyata of #KisMyFt2 will join the voice cast of the hit anime #DeliciousPartyPrettyCure, challenging himself to two roles at once as twin brothers! In this press day photo he took for fans, Miyata stands with main character "Cure Precious!" #JohnnysUpClose
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Daiki Arioka of #HeySayJUMP, holding the official roadshow clear file for his new film "Shin Ultraman!"
"The cast bonded really quickly with everyone being so friendly. One of the other actors even taught me a lot about protein and weight training!"
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