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Sakura no Hanabiratachi

Sakura no Hanabiratchi (桜の花びらたち) is AKB48’s first indies release. The title of the song translates as “Cherry Blossom Petals”, a ballad set to the bittersweet theme of graduation, despite being the...

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Skirt, Hirari

Four months after Sakura no Hanabiratchi, AKB48 released their second indies single, a cheeky song from their stage performances called Skirt, Hirari (スカート、ひらり, Skirt Flutter). (more…)

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Aitakatta

Following Skirt, Hirari AKB48 got their break when they signed up with Sony Music Entertainment’s DefStar Records. And in October 2006, the group released their first major single, Aitakatta (会いたかった/I...

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Seifuku ga Jama wo Suru

Now part of DefStar Records, AKB48 began producing singles on a 3 month basis. Seifuku ga Jama wo Suru (制服が邪魔をする), was the surprising followup release to AKB48’s major debut. Translated as “The uniform...

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Keibetsu Shiteita Aijou

AKB48’s next single, Keibetsu Shiteita Aijou (軽蔑していた愛情) continued with their new gritty image but one upped the last by touching upon not just one but multiple taboo topics. The song (which translates...

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BINGO!

On July 18th 2007, AKB48 released their next single BINGO!. It would be the first release to include the recently formed Team B into the mix. 18 members across the 3 teams were selected to participate...

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Boku no Taiyou

To counter busying schedules, it was decided in June 2007, that all three AKB48 teams were to be dissolved into a single group. And on the 1st of July, the newly formed Himawari (Sunflower) group began...

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Street Jack 10/2007 Scans

Street Jack is a Japanese fashion magazine focused on street styles. It is released monthly at 450 yen and is published by KK Bestsellers. Each issue of Street Jack is chock-full of fashion related...

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Yuuhi wo Miteiru ka?

Yuuhi wo Miteiru ka? (夕陽を見ているか?/ Are You Watching the Sunset?) is AKB48’s 8th single and their second as part of the combined Himawari group. It’s a bittersweet but comforting melody appropriate for...

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Street Jack 12/2007 Scans

This December issue of the Japanese street fashion magazine focuses on winter trends. It comes with a free Atmos tote bag with a very much ruined Hello Kitty design. But at least it features cover girl...

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Tokyo Winter 2008 Day 1

Jan 9 2008, I don’t really know if we were brave, or just plain stupid. Yan and i flew off to Tokyo, not knowing what to expect. (more…)

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Tokyo Winter 2008 Day 2

Day 2, got up quite early, which was rather difficult because the hole-in-the-wall was too comfy. Walked down the streets randomly towards Shinjuku station. Came across “Songwu”, or “Matsuya” fast food...

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Tokyo Winter 2008 Day 3

Day 3, getting up was difficult as usual, and the weather was colder than usual, it actually rained. One of the coldest days ever. Weather was too cold and rainy, and i forgot my camera bag, so we took...

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Tokyo Winter 2008 Day 4

Day 4, chilly weather as usual, we moved all our stuff to our new hostel. This time it was a traditional hostel. No more holes in the wall, just traditional, very sturdy double decker beds. Looking...

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Tokyo Winter 2008 Day 5

Day 5, first night in “KS house” hostel. Shared the room with 4 “ABC” dudes traveling together, really weird accents. One of them kept saying “Ozawa! Ozawa!” when we got back to the room last night....

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