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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. This is not a Nogizaka46 official program.
First up, we bring you the top news.
Nogizaka46's Minami Umezawa Becomes Regular Model for Fashion Magazine⊿Nogizaka46's
Minami Umezawa has been appointed as a regular model for the women's fashion magazine CLASSY,
starting from the May issue, set to release on March 28. Standing at 170 cm, Umezawa expressed
her excitement for the fashion shoots, stating that fashion gives her confidence.
In the upcoming issue, she showcases a range of styles from sharp to feminine and casual,
demonstrating a perfect sense of fashion. Umezawa expressed her joy at becoming a regular model for
a beloved magazine like CLASSY, and shared her enthusiasm for proposing fashion ideas with the
editorial staff. The editor-in-chief praised Umezawa's elegant style with her 170 cm height,
long limbs that beautifully complement outfits, and versatile expression in styling from feminine
to casual items like denim. Umezawa's mature and lovely character has left a strong impression,
with the editorial team looking forward to her growth and contributions in the future.
Nogizaka46's Minami Umezawa Becomes Regular Model for Fashion Magazine⊿CLASSY
Nogizaka46's Minami Umezawa has been announced as the new regular model for the women's fashion
magazine CLASSY by Kobuncha. Starting from the May issue, which will be released on March 28,
she will be featured as the model for the publication. Umezawa, born on January 6,
1999, joined Nogizaka46 as a third-generation member in 2016 and currently serves as the
group's third captain. Standing tall at 170 cm, she has appeared in various fashion events
due to her striking presence. Umezawa expressed her excitement about becoming a regular model
for her beloved magazine CLASSY. She shared her joy in participating in the photo shoot and how
she finds fashion shoots enjoyable. The editorial team at CLASSY praised her impeccable style and
versatility in showcasing a range of outfits from feminine to casual, despite her young age.
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The editor-in-chief looks forward with anticipation to Umezawa's contributions
to the magazine both in print and online. The May issue will feature an interview with
Umezawa where she discusses her fashion philosophy and aspirations.
Nogizaka46's Mizuki Yamashita shares stunning bikini photos ahead of graduation.
Nogizaka46's third-generation member, Mizuki Yamashita, 24, who is set to graduate from the
group in May, updated her official Instagram with shots from her upcoming second photo book
heroine set to release on April 23. In the photos, she can be seen lounging in a black bikini,
showcasing her beauty and elegance. Fans are praising her, commenting you look sexy,
absolutely gorgeous, so much allure, want to see more, black suits you perfectly,
not just your face, your figure is also incredibly beautiful.
The post features Yamashita introducing three store-exclusive poster photos from 7NET,
Hoshinoe Shodan Kintetsu Passe Store, and HMV in Book Shibuya,
capturing her cool and mature look by the shore in a black string bikini.
Here we have the top news regarding Nogizaka46 for today.We'll cover other news towards the end
of the program. Moving on to our next segment, we'll bring you other news stories.
Former Nogizaka46 member Asuka Saito attends movie event in Tokyo
Former Nogizaka46 member Asuka Saito attended a stage greeting event for the movie My Home
Hero directed by Takahiro Aoyama on March 20 in Tokyo. She wore a white dress with a red
floral pattern, exuding a girly vibe with its loose silhouette. Paired with black boots and a
cute high ponytail braid, Saito, now 25, looked stunning in her girly outfit. Sharing her experience,
Saito mentioned the challenges of filming the last scene early in the morning followed by
rehearsals for Nogizaka46's graduation concert. It was tough, but we captured some beautiful
scenes with the rising sun, she reflected. My Home Hero follows the story of an ordinary
salaryman, Tetsuo Toreta, played by Kurno Tsukasaki, who conceals the crime of killing his daughter's
criminal boyfriend to protect his family. Using his intellect and family love derived from mystery
novels, he engages in a battle against a criminal group. The movie is set seven years after the
drama's finale aired in the October 2023 season on NBS and TBS networks. Saito portrays Reika,
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the eldest daughter of Toreta family, who becomes a police officer unaware of her father's actions.
The stage event was also attended by Sasaki, Eiichiro Funakoshi, and Tehei Hayashi.
Yuki Yoda poses in pink dress and soccer uniform for fashion magazine.
Nogizaka46's Yuki Yoda makes an appearance in the fashion magazine buys. An official Instagram post
reveals behind-the-scenes shots of Yoda posing in a pink dress and a soccer uniform. The caption
full of cuteness accompanies a video featuring Yoda in princess-style makeup and panda-inspired
hair, showcasing various expressions during the photoshoot. Fans have commented,
so full of cuteness, she's so lively, a true transformation, she's so elegant.
Her movements are lovely. This update was provided by Nishinippon Shimbun.
Former Nogizaka46 member Hinako Kitano attends 24-year calendar release event.
Former Nogizaka46 member and actress Hinako Kitano, 27, attended a 24-year calendar release
event in Tokyo on the 25th. Kitano explained the calendar's concept as aiming to make fans feel
like they are on a date for the day. When asked where they should display it, she jokingly said,
In the bedroom, workspace, living room. Even in the bathroom. I want to be all over the place
in the room, almost like it's cursed. I want fans to be obsessed with me. I tell fans to prioritize
me. Kitano also revealed a favorite shot with a dog, taken with a staff member's pet,
praising the well-behaved dog. She recently featured her brother on her YouTube channel,
receiving positive feedback about their family. She joked about not giving the calendar to her
brother yet, saying, It's not lingerie, so I can give it to him. But if I give it, he and dad will
get carried and start distributing them. Kitano's heartwarming family story delighted the audience.
Entertainment Wonderland floor opening at Shibuya Station with Nogizaka46 exhibition.
A new Entertainment Wonderland floor is set to open on April 25 at Shibuya Tsutaya in Shibuya,
Tokyo. The floor, located on the underground second level, will feature a collection of music,
videos, magazines, and more. The store, known for handling fan goods such as music and video works,
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will undergo a full renovation. The renovation will include collaboration spaces with
international intellectual properties, IP, on the basement to ground floors, a trading card game
lounge for Pokemon cards on the fifth floor, an IP-related bookstore on the sixth floor,
and domestic IP-related sections, fifth to seventh floors, along with studios and event spaces.
The new Entertainment Wonderland area will focus on artists, talents, and idols, showcasing pop-up
shops selling music, video works, magazines, and photo collections. The space will also feature
unique items limited to the store. Display plans include banners, hanging flags, and exhibitions
utilizing 4K vision. The favor space will exhibit works and handwritten pop from artists,
talents, and idols. An exhibition panel for Mizuki Yamashita's photo book heroine from the idol group
Nogizaka46 will be featured during the opening. Operating hours are yet to be announced,
with entrance restrictions planned for the opening day.
Nogizaka46 Mizuki Yamashita Shares Thoughts on Writing First Essay
Nogizaka46 member Mizuki Yamashita, 24, took to Instagram on the 24th to update her fans.
She shared her feelings about writing her first essay. Yamashita disclosed,
I tried writing an essay for the first time. It will be included in my second photo book
heroine releasing on April 23rd. She showcased several single shots taken inside a car,
with her wearing an eye mask. She confessed, I'm not good at showing my true self to others.
I have unconsciously hidden my real self as an idol until now. However, when I'm alone facing
words, I feel like I can have a dialogue with my lost self, so I decided to expose my inner
thoughts through words in this final piece as an idol. Yamashita expressed, It's impossible for
someone to understand all of me, but I believe it's important to sincerely convey my feelings.
She candidly admitted, I wonder if my story is interesting to read. Despite feeling awkward,
negative, and struggling with life, I wrote exactly as it is. She concluded her post with,
I would be happy if you read it. Thank you so much.
Former Nogizaka46 member Manatsu Akimoto joins Fierce Lesson series
Former Nogizaka46 member Manatsu Akimoto has joined the cast of Fierce Lesson series
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the ultimate class schedule, lessons we want to seriously convey to young people.
The show, which invites top professionals from various industries to share valuable insights,
first premiered as a completely original program on Fierce. Akimoto's participation as a student
in season 2 follows the success of the first season, which aired for about 6 months starting
in December 2022. The series, which started on November 3rd, sees Laurando Nishida reprising his
role as assistant teacher and Laurando Sai as a student, with Akimoto joining as a new student.
In this episode, florist Yuki Maeda, who transitioned from being a TV Asahi announcer,
emphasizes the importance of turning one's passion into a career. Maeda, who joined TV Asahi
as an announcer in 2003, found her love for flowers after buying some from a 24-hour supermarket
and decided to pursue a career in floristry. Despite initial fears and the stability of her
previous job, Maeda followed her heart and left TV Asahi in 2013 to pursue her floral passion.
After studying in the UK and working at a garden internship in Cotswolds, she honed her skills at
a shop in Jigaoka for three years. Maeda's journey showcases the importance of following one's
passion and taking risks in pursuit of personal fulfillment. Fishbowl tops Idol Song Awards 2023
for second consecutive year. The 2023 Idol Song Awards in the Idol Song category saw Fishbowl
claim the top spot for the second year in a row with August, following their 2022 hit Heat Wave.
Notable entries in the top 10 included Ring Won Drang, Undecided Title, Ijirai Tohoku-san,
Baton Fui Girls, Task F-Fun, along with newcomers Mary Bad Toon and Jubilee Jubilee.
The event also featured discussions with industry experts and commentators such as Mr. Okajima,
Mr. Munakata, and Mr. Gulliver. Notably, the rankings focused on the top 10 idols,
with mentions of multiple entries from the same idols within the top 20.
The event also highlighted songs ranked 11th to 20th. Additionally, K-pop nominations with
Japanese members were handled differently, with groups like Le Seraphim making the cut,
while New Genes missed out. Fishbowl's soul-funk tracks like August, 9th Guys, and Tail drew praise,
with August being praised for its soulful structure inspired by Earth, Wind & Fire September.
Here we have the top news regarding Nobizaka 46 for today.
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Next up is the Nojipedia corner. In this segment, we will introduce one theme related to Nobizaka
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 Nobizaka 46.
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 Nobizaka 46
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 Yogurnakutami. Then,
in 2020, she captivated the audience by taking the center position in the fourth-generation song
I See. from Nobizaka 46'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 Nobizaka 46.
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
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 Nobizaka 46. Whether it's
through her singing, acting, or art, there's no limit to what this exceptional idol can achieve.
Lastly, we have an announcement. The 35th single Chansuwa Byodo will be on sale at April
10th. This is the final single for Mizuki Yamashita. Don't forget to get yours.
For more details, please check the official website. The world changes with just a step.
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