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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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Set mysteriously against the city skyline, actor Takuya Kimura awaits the start of the press event for his new film "THE LEGEND & BUTTERFLY." Coming Jan 2023, the story follows the turbulent love between warlord Nobunaga Oda and his equally imperious wife. #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!"
#JohnnysUpClose
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Taiko Sasaki of #7MENSamurai, standing on stage for the opening of his starring play "Gakko no Nanafushigi!"
"The show is a horror comedy full of crazy improv...which comes easy when you're in a group like mine."
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Yuki Wada of #JrSP (R) and Taiga Suzuki of #IMPACTors (L), welcoming audiences to the opening of Julian Mitchell's #AnotherCountry!
Said Wada, "I put 120% in the final rehearsal so the opening show wouldn't feel so hard. I grew so much from this experience."
#JohnnysUpClose
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Actor Keito Okamoto as the enigmatic Liling Song, wearing the Peking Opera regalia with which he opened @DavidHenryHwang's #MButterfly last night!
"It's a very challenging role. I could never create this character without the support of everyone involved."
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Enjoy an exclusive interview with actor Keito Okamoto in which he discusses his time in New York, his earliest memory, and his new stage play #MButterfly! #JohnnysUpClose
📰Now available at @aramajapan!
aramajapan.com/aramaexclusive…
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Ryosuke Yamada of #HeySayJUMP, giving fans some of his signature cuteness in the bright red suit he wore to the release event for #FullmetalAlchemist part 3!
"With our group's new Instagram account, my next goal is to learn how to use a camera better!"
#JohnnysUpClose
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Actor Ryuta Muro, returned to his "salaryman" look from the glitz and makeup of his drag persona at the final showing of his starring stage play #LIPSYNCA!
"To borrow a phrase, this was an treasure chest of entertainment, and one I had a lot of fun doing!"
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#JyaninoChannel's Kazunari Ninomiya (@arashi5official), Ryosuke Yamada (#HeySayJUMP), Fuma Kikuchi (#SexyZone), and a cardboard stand-in for Yuichi Nakamaru (#KATTUN), celebrate the news of this year's 24-Hour TV charity event and their role as main personalities! #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!"
#JohnnysUpClose
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Yuto Nakajima of #HeySayJUMP, in front of his dressing room at an event for his upcoming TV drama #LoveDissonance!
"This was a fantastic opportunity to challenge myself with a role I've never played. I want to exceed expectations and make the drama even better!"
#JohnnysUpClose
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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!"
#JohnnysUpClose
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#KisMyFt2 poses for a photo at the Tokyo opening of their "Kis-My-Ft ni aeru de Show 2022 in DOME" tour.
"The chance to give back to our fans is the most important thing in the world to us. We are so grateful to everyone who makes our concerts possible."
#JohnnysUpClose
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#TravisJapan held their first all-English interview yesterday with AX Lite host @tobyasmusiq!
▶️Watch it now!
youtu.be/XdKeDpt2_qY
And for those here at #AX2022, don't miss their special Q&A panel TODAY 7/3 in room 411 at 4:00pm!
#JohnnysUpClose
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Actor Bunichi Hamanaka takes a photo following the final show of his stage play #TEBASLAND!
"This story moves thanks to a chain of very small events, which helped me grow as a performer. I feel I understand the importance of minute details better than before."
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Noriyuki Higashiyama and #JohnnysWEST's Nozomu Kotaki appeared at a press event for their new drama "KEIJI 7NIN!"
Said Kotaki: "I'm so nervous to be acting alongside such a senpai, but I'll do my best for him, the cast, and all the show's fans!"
#JohnnysUpClose #JohnnysFamily
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#ThankYou #AX2022
🐯See more from #TravisJapan's Anime Expo experience on Instagram!
instagram.com/travis_japan_o…
#HollywoodTJ #JohnnysUpClose
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The members of #4U. gather together to celebrate the successful opening of their new show #Only1NOTNo1!
"It's time to sweep away the darkness of the past two years with music and laughter. With this show we aim to help make that happen!"
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#JapanbyJ 🎋
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
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Daiki Shigeoka of #JohnnysWEST shows a bit of his signature playfulness with the PR backdrop of his new love-suspense TV serial "Yuki Onna to Kani wo Kū!"
"I have so many lines in this! I chanted them like a monk to make sure they stayed with me while on set."
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Hidaka Ukisho of #Bishonen, standing in for star Hikaru Iwamoto of #SnowMan at an event for the opening of their new film #MyBoyfriendinOrange!
"Yesterday, (Iwamoto) sent me a nice message full of fire extinguisher emojis. I'm thankful for how supportive he is!"
#JohnnysUpClose
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Actor Keito Okamoto shares a photo without the intricate costume of his character Liling Song for the final day of the Tokyo run of @DavidHenryHwang's #MButterfly! The show will continue throughout July with additional showings in Osaka, Fukuoka, and Aichi.
#JohnnysUpClose
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Ren Nagase of @kingandprince_j and Daigo Nishihata of #NaniwaDanshi, onstage at a kick-off event for their new comic drama "SHIN・SHINCHOKOKI!"
"We've been a pretty strong combo since our Jr. days, but we can't wait to take it to the next level for this series!"
#JohnnysUpClose
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Yuma Nakayama (R) and Yoshitaka Hara (L) test the water on set for their new play, @jeremyoharris' #Daddy!
Said Nakayama, "The play's subject might feel a bit distant to some, but the themes of longing and love are universal. We're honored to be a part of it!"
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