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Hello, this is The Nogizaka Times. This is the world's first Nogizaka46 dedicated news program,
delivering the top selected news, media appearances, important announcements and
blog updates on daily basis. Voices and some parts of the content is generated by AI.
First up, we bring you the top news.
Haruka Kaki Celebrates 23rd Birthday on TOKYO FM Radio Show⊿Haruka Kaki from Nogizaka46
hosted the radio show School of Lock⊿Nogizaka Lock on TOKYO FM where she answered questions
from listeners to celebrate her 23rd birthday. From being the first member to wish her a happy
birthday to her favorite songs and her aspirations to enjoy fancy shaved ice in Tokyo,
Haruka shared insights into her life and interests.
Haruka Kaki Celebrates Birthday on Radio Show⊿Nogizaka46's Haruka Kaki, host of TOKYO
FM radio show School of Lock⊿Nogizaka Locks, celebrated her 23rd birthday during the August
broadcast. Teacher Haruka answered questions from listeners as part of the special birthday segment.
From her favorite food to dream travel destination, Haruka shared fun insights
with her students. Stay tuned for more on this exciting birthday celebration.
Renka Uemoto's Family Home showcased on Nogizaka46's YouTube channel.
Renka Uemoto's Family Home was unveiled on Nogizaka46's YouTube channel Nogizaka House
and Chuu on the 12th. In a video titled Summer Vibes, Barbecue at Uemoto's Place.
Cheating Day? Renka, along with fellow members, enjoyed a barbecue in her home garage.
Fans were amazed by the spacious yard and the grandeur of Renka's home.
Viewers praised the mansion, calling it breathtaking and unbelievably spacious.
This rare glimpse of Renka Uemoto's home has sparked a wave of admiration among fans.
Here we have the top news regarding Nogizaka46 for today.We'll cover other news towards the end
of the program. Next, here is today's August 14 schedule regarding Nogizaka46.
That wraps up our report on the group and individual endeavors of Nogizaka46.
Stay tuned for more updates in the future. Next up, we have some announcements from Nogizaka46.
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Sayaka Kakehashi Tamami Sakaguchi Rei Saimyo No, Hirogu Kurozu Ni Kanchi Mashite
Nogizaka46 fans, attention! Blog Closure News, Kakehashi Sayaka, Sakaguchi Tamami,
and Kiyomiya Rei will close their blogs on August 31, 2024, at noon. They express gratitude for all
the warm support received and ask for continued support. Let's cheer for Nogizaka46 together!
Nogizaka46 36th Single Undersong Otoshimono Music Video Released
Nogizaka46's latest track Otoshimono from their upcoming 36th single is now available on the
official YouTube channel. The single, titled Cheat Day, is set to drop on August 21, 2024.
Fans can enjoy the music video of Otoshimono and also make reservations for the new single.
Don't miss out on this exclusive sneak peek!
Nogizaka46 36th Single Undersong Otoshimono Has Been Streamed
Nogizaka46's latest single Otoshimono has started streaming on music sites ahead of
its August 21 release. Fans can catch a preview of the music video premiering at noon today.
Don't miss out on the excitement! Pre-stream the song and reserve your copy of the group's
36th single Cheat Day now. Enjoy the sneak peeks before the big release!
That concludes the announcements from Nogizaka46.
Please be aware that this segment utilizes AI in part. While titles are as announced,
content may contain inaccuracies. Next up, we will bring you the blog information that the
members posted yesterday. Four members posted blogs yesterday.
Teresa Ikeda wrote Aoi Natsu no Tsubomi. Miku Akinos wrote Nekcho no Sabakeguchi.
Nagi Inoue wrote. Satsuki Sugawara wrote Doshite Moitakute
Hash Satsuchi Borobu. Thus concludes our update on the blogs posted
yesterday. Be sure to check them out on the official website.
Moving on to our next segment, we'll bring you other news stories.
Nogizaka46 fans inspire winning rituals for medalist badminton pair
Medalist badminton pair, Chiyoda and Matsuyama, reveal pre-match pump-up songs, relaxation
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routines. Chiyoda listens to Nogizaka46 hits for motivation, while Matsuyama rocks out to 1OK
Rock. Chiyoda eyes Disney Sea Fantasy Springs, Matsuyama savors unexpected eel delicacy.
Fan support fuels duo's energetic play on court, grateful for global cheers.
Nogizaka46 releases Lost Property music video for 36th Single Cheat Day.
Nogizaka46 unveiled the music video for the under-member unit song Lost Property featuring
5th Gen member Iloho Okuda as center. The video, directed by Umatsu Naga, was shot at Hitachi
Civic Center in Ibaraki Prefecture. The 36th Single Cheat Day, with Nagi Inoue as the center
for the main track, also includes unit songs from the new Legion Draft battle formed on the
TV Tokyo show Nogizaka Under Construction. Stay tuned for more updates on Nogizaka46's
upcoming plans, including the national tour Midsummer 2024 starting on the 24th.
Nogizaka46's Iloho Okuda debuts as under-center in new MV.
Nogizaka46's 5th Generation member Iloho Okuda takes on her first role as under-center in the
MV for Lost Item, the song included in the upcoming 36th Single Cheat Day set to release
on August 21. Filmed mainly at Hitachi Civic Center in Ibaraki, the MV was directed by Yutaka Matsunaga.
Okuda expressed her feelings on her blog, stating,
I am both scared and happy to etch my name into the history of the unders.
I feel truly honored to have been chosen. I will do my best to bring forth my strength,
elevate it, and evolve even further during this period.
The MV can be viewed on Nogizaka46's official YouTube channel.
Nogizaka46's Undersong Lost and Found MV Thumbnail Released
Nogizaka46's 36th Single Cheating Day, released on the 21st, features the Undersong Lost and Found,
with its music video, MV, unveiled on the official YouTube channel on the 13th.
Centered around 5th Generation member Iloho Okuda as the first time under-center,
the MV was shot mainly at the Hitachi Civic Center in Hitachi City,
Ibaraki Prefecture, directed by Yutaka Matsunaga.
Nogizaka46 Releases Music Video for Lost Item from Upcoming Single
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Nogizaka46 unveiled the music video for the under-member song Lost Item,
included in their 36th Single Cheat Day set to be released on August 21st.
5th Gen member Iloho Okuda takes center stage for the first time in an Undersong,
expressing her mix of fear and joy on her blog. Okuda shared,
I feel both fear and happiness in making my mark in the history of the under-members,
and I am honored to be chosen. I will do my best to improve and evolve during this period.
The music video, mainly shot at Hitachi Civic Center in Hitachi City,
Ibaraki Prefecture, was directed by Yutaka Matsunaga. The song was made available for
early streaming starting at midnight today, ahead of the music video release.
The title track Cheat Day from the 36th Single also features Nagi Inoue as the center,
with its music video already released recently.
Nogizaka46 36th Single Undersong Lost Item Center by 5th Gen member Iloho Okuda
Nogizaka46's 36th Single Cheating to be released on August 21st features the Undersong Lost Item
Center by 5th Gen member Iloho Okuda. The music video for Lost Item was released on August 13th
at noon. Streaming and download for the song started on August 12th at midnight.
Okuda expressed her feelings about being chosen as the center in a blog post.
Sayaka Kakehashi, Tomomi Sakaguchi, Rei Saimi's official blogs to close on August 31st
Sayaka Kakehashi, Tomomi Sakaguchi, and Rei Saimi's official blogs associated with Nogizaka46
will be closing on August 31st. The announcement was made on the group's official website on August
13th. Expressing gratitude for the support received, the blogs will cease operation at
noon on the designated date. Sayaka Kakehashi, who joined Nogizaka46 as a 4th generation member
in 2018, had to take a break from activity since 2022 due to injuries sustained during a concert.
She detailed her injuries in a blog post the following year, including fractures and dental
damage. Former Nogizaka46 member Asuka Saito displays professionalism on TV show. Former
Nogizaka46 member Asuka Saito appeared on the TV Asahi Music Talk show Hamasuka Broadcasting
Club on the 12th. On the show, she demonstrated her professionalism and captured attention.
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Saito, who recently turned 26, remained calm throughout challenges involving comedy skits,
surprise messages, feeding a lizard, and handling a ball python. Despite facing challenges,
Saito maintained a cool demeanor and impressed everyone. Her composure and professionalism
garnered praise from the host and viewers, proving her to be a true pro. Fans expressed
admiration for Saito's courage and cool beauty, marveling at her unwavering professionalism even
in challenging situations. Manatsu Akimoto delights in the spread of Graduation Album Day.
Former Nogizaka46 member Manatsu Akimoto appeared on the radio show Manatsu Akimoto Graduation
Album Radio on August 12 and expressed joy over the growing popularity of Graduation Album Day.
The event, proposed by the show and certified in 2023, encourages revisiting school yearbooks
annually on July 24. Akimoto shared her experience of visiting her grandmother's house on the
occasion, reminiscing about old friends and posting childhood photos on Instagram.
Nogizaka46 member Shida Chiyo reveals love for cute girls
Shida Chiyo, part of the bronze medal-winning women's badminton doubles team at the Paris
Olympics, shared her love for cute girls on a TV Asahi special. Fans praised her for the revelation,
saying it made her more likable and relatable. Shida, a member of the idol group Nogizaka46,
had openly supported the group on social media before. After winning the medal,
fans praised her beauty and even suggested she could be a member of Nogizaka46 herself.
The online community resonated with Shida's love for the group.
Yuki Yota of Nogizaka46 plays key role in TV drama
Yuki Yota of Nogizaka46 stars as Kaede in the currently airing TV Tokyo drama Rikazen,
the life assembly of the last Plamo girl. Making her debut after being a finalist in the second
star audition in 2021, she has become a rising newcomer actor primarily in film works.
Here we have the top news regarding Nogizaka46 for today.
Next, here is tomorrow's August 15 schedule regarding Nogizaka46.
That wraps up our report on the group and individual endeavors of Nogizaka46.
Stay tuned for more updates in the future. Next up is the Nogipedia corner. In this segment,
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we will introduce one theme related to Nogizaka every day. The content includes many inaccuracies
since it is generated by AI. Please enjoy it as an entertainment.
Haruka Kaki, born on August 8, 2001, in Osaka Prefecture, Japan, and hailing from Tachigi
Prefecture, is a talented idol who shines brightly as a member of the popular girl group Nogizaka46.
Standing at a height of 166 cm and with Taipei blood, Haruka Kaki has charmed fans with her
unique aura and dedication since her debut in the entertainment industry.
Her journey began in 2018, when she felt a strong desire for a change in her everyday life.
This led her to audition for the Sakumichi Joint Audition on August 19 of the same year,
a decision that marked the start of an exciting chapter as she successfully joined Nogizaka46
in November and got unveiled as a fourth-generation member in December during a showcase at Nippon
Budokan. Haruka Kaki's career took a significant leap forward in 2019 when she got selected for the
first time to be in the forefront row of the 24th single Yoakumetsu Yogurunakutame. Then, in 2020,
she captivated the audience by taking the center position in the fourth-generation song I See.
From Nogizaka46's 25th single Shiawase no Uta, Haruka Kaki's career took a significant leap
From Nogizaka46's 25th single Shiawase no Hagasyoku. Following that, in April 2021,
she became a Thursday regular on the artist Lock's segment within the radio program School of Lock.
This same year, she honored the group by being the center for the title track of their 28th single,
Kimi ni Shikarereta, making her the 13th member to achieve this role within Nogizaka46.
2022 saw the release of Haruka Kaki's first solo photobook Misara on June 7,
marking a memorable milestone as the first photobook from a fourth-generation member.
When it was released, it achieved a remarkable initial print run of 160,000 copies,
setting a new record for the publisher. Later that year, she returned as the center for the
single Tsukide Iwa Rock Days, proving her consistent growth and popularity among fans.
Aside from her idol activities, Haruka Kaki has also showcased her acting skills in television
dramas like Yenma Dusara's Mystery Tales and first as Rock Paper Scissors, participated in
variety shows, and even performed the first pitch at a baseball game between the Tokyo
Swallows and the Hiroshima Toyo Carp in 2023. Furthermore, her talents extend to drawing,
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a hobby she passionately pursues, occasionally sharing her illustrations on her blog and various
media platforms. She once revealed that if she hadn't made it as an idol, she would have pursued
a career in art. Widely admired by fans for her diverse talents, kindness, and dedication,
Haruka Kaki continues to inspire with her performances in Nogizaka 46. Whether it's
through her singing, acting, or art, there's no limit to what this exceptional idol can achieve.
And now, a final announcement. Nogizaka 46 is currently holding auditions for the sixth
generation summer candidates. You can easily participate from anywhere by submitting your
profile and photos. The application deadline is 5 p.m. on July 29, 2024. For more details,
please visit the official Nogizaka 46 website, X, or Instagram. A single step can change the world.
We look forward to your application. That's all for today's information on Nogizaka 46.
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