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Video article 2:23
The Popular Gyaru Magazine "Popteen" Is Like the Bible for Japanese “Kawaii” Culture! Check out the Video That Includes the Precious Photo Shoot of the Three Charismatic Reader Models!
Modern Culture- 98 plays
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The Popteen Cover Photo Shoot This video introduces "The making of the Popteen cover(人気ギャル雑誌『Popteen』の表紙ができるまで!)". Popteen is a teenage fashion magazine published by the Kadokawa Haruki Corporation. The first issue was published in 1980. These three gorgeous girls in kimono appearing in the video made the cover of the 2012 January issue. The video captures their cover photo shoot scene. This article is to introduce the Gyaru culture and reader models alongside the video. What Are Reader Models? Source :YouTube screenshot The models who appear from 0:37 are Mizukitty (Mizuki Nishiyama), Kumikky (Kumiko Funayama) and Pikarin (Hikari Shiina). They were the active reader models for Popteen when the video was made in 2011. Many of the former Popteen models, such as Moe Oshikiri, Nicole Fujita, Tsubasa Masuwaka, and Rola, later made a success break into the TV industry or got a big break as an exclusive model or even an actress, and have been active to this day. How Did They Become Models? Photo:Shibuya 109 In many cases, they became models after being recruited by a magazine editor while walking down the streets of Shibuya or Harajuku. These three cover girls also used to be just ordinary teenagers who hung out in Shibuya or Harajuku. "Popteen": The Kawaii Bible! Source :YouTube screenshot Shibuya and Harajuku are the epicenter of Kawaii culture. These areas represent Japan's youth culture, and serve as the source of numerous teen slang such as "Agepoyo" which is slang to describe that you're pumped up or excited about something. The magazine Popteen plays a leading role in Japanese teen culture. The freebies attached to the magazine is another reason for its popularity among teens who need to have the latest fashion. The Summary of the Popteen Cover Shoot Video Source :YouTube screenshot This article introduced the Popteen cover photo shoot, and the role that the magazine plays to inspire the Gyaru culture. Dressed in the gorgeous kimonos, the models with Gyaru makeup do kawaii poses, as seen from 0:16. The actual magazine cover appears at 2:04. Check out the latest issue of Popteen if you like Kawaii culture or want to get inspired by cute charismatic reader models. -
Video article 6:28
A Look at the New Brand of Fitness Clothing by Popular Idol Rola, and Her Environmentally Friendly Lifestyle in Los Angeles!
Celebrities- 559 plays
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An Interview With Rola in Her LA Home This video, titled "Rola's Happy and Sustainable LA Life! Vogue Japan" (ROLAのハッピー&サステナブルなLAライフを公開!| VOGUE JAPAN), was created by VOGUE JAPAN. Model and television personality Rola, who is now based in Los Angeles, gives us a look inside her home and at her sustainable lifestyle in this special video. Rola introduces some of the environmentally friendly kitchen tools she uses in her beautiful LA kitchen. She also takes you on a tour of her office, where she introduces her self-produced lifestyle brand "Studio R330." In this article, we'll introduce both Rola and the sustainable lifestyle she follows. More About Fashion Model and Television Personality Rola Source :YouTube screenshot Rola debuted as a model and television personality at the age of 16. Her father is from Bangladesh and her mother is Japanese. She was born in Tama city, Tokyo. She works exclusively for the talent agency "ViVi" and is well known for her carefree attitude. As well as appearing on entertainment shows, she also performs as both a singer and an actress. She actively posts messages and videos on social media regarding recent environmental and social issues. In 2013, she launched her own fashion brand "Vasilisa" and has been based in Los Angeles since 2016. More About Rola's Sustainable Lifestyle Source :YouTube screenshot From 0:24 in the video, Rola introduces her current lifestyle in her home in Los Angeles. She starts by introducing various kitchen tools made with natural materials, such as a kitchen sponge. In place of saran wrap, she uses products made from natural ingredients such as beeswax that are reusable and therefore environmentally friendly. Rola explains how she prefers to eat organic and vegan produce and enjoys gardening and growing her own vegetables. More About Rola's Original Lifestyle and Her Brand "Studio R330" Source :YouTube screenshot At 3:45 in the video, Rola shows off some of the clothing from her new brand "Studio R330," which she launched from her home office on June 5th 2020. Her brand's workout clothing, which took more than 2 years to make, is made from 83% recycled materials. Rola explains how she wanted to create a workout clothing collection as she believes exercise is important for both the mind and body. Summary of Rola's LA Lifestyle and Original Brand, Studio R330 We hope you enjoyed the video "Rola's Happy and Sustainable LA Lifestyle! Vogue Japan," featuring the cute and charming Rola at her stylish LA home. We can't wait to find out what's to come next from eco-conscious celebrity Rola's lifestyle brand! If, after reading this article you're interested in learning more about Rola or her new lifestyle brand, be sure to give the video a watch! 【Official Website】Studio R330 https://r330.jp/ -
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Tetsuko Kuroyanagi - The Cute and Popular Japanese Celebrity Gives Us an Inside Look Into Her Personal Life in This Exciting Interview!
Celebrities Entertainment & Music- 519 plays
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A video of Tetsuko Kuroyanagi showing what is in her bag? The title of the video is“Testuko Kuroyanagi, showing the items in her bag!” In this video, a popular celebrity, Tetsuko Kuroyanagi shows viewers items inside her bag. An item introduced in the video at 2:26, she shows her smartphone screen. You can see screenshot is a photo of her and another Japanese celebrity, Akihiro Miwa. In the video, she also shows her colorful wallet, makeup bag, her favorite panda collections and more. Who Is Tetsuko Kuroyanagi? Source :YouTube screenshot Testuko Kuroyanagi was born in 1933. Her talent agency is called Yoshida Naomi Agancy and her nickname is Chuck. She is 163cm tall with the blood type of A. She is not married and she will be 87-years-old in August 2020. After graduated from Tokyo College of Music, she became a member of NHK Hoso Gekidan to start her career as an actor. Currently, she has been working as an Japanese actress, a voice actress, a TV entertainer, and a TV hostess. She is also known for her charitable works. She is a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF as well as a peace activist. One example of her activism is her conservation work with Pandas. You can tell how much she loves pandas by watching the video at 0:26 where you see a post card of two pandas, and at 2:21 where we see her panda phone strap, and other panda goods. She is also a very successful essayist, and her work "Totto-Chan: The Little Girl at the Window," published in 1981, became the biggest bestseller of the post-war era, with 8 million copies sold in book and pocket paperback (bunkobon) form. Her mother, Cho Kuroyanagi, is also a well-known essayist and created many fantastic works of her own. Tetsuko Kuroyanagi’s Works! Photo:Showa TV Tetsuko Kuroyanagi is a popular celebrity who has been active in the entertainment industry since the early days of television broadcasting. When she was young, her cute appearance attracted many male viewers. She continues to attract attention as the host of Kohaku Uta Gassen, and various other programs and commercials. Her famous program "Tetsuko no Heya" (Tetsuko’s room) was recognized in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world record holder for the most talk shows broadcast by the same host. Despite concerns about her health in recent years, the show is still running as of 2020. More About Tetsuko Kuroyanagi Source :YouTube screenshot Tetsuko Kuroyanagi is known for her unique onion-shaped hairstyle. On TV shows, she sometimes surprises people by taking candy and other goodies out of her hair. She mentions this at 1:48 in the video. One of her signature dishes is Tetsuko Kuroyanagi Cake. It's a simple recipe that can be made with just biscuits, whipped cream and milk, but it tastes amazing. Summary of Tetsuko Kuroyanagi Source :YouTube screenshot The charm of Tetsuko Kuroyanagi is her cute and easygoing image. She also has a unique, smooth way of speaking which attract lots of viewers. She answers nine questions at 3:23 in the video. Lately she has been live streaming from her house on Instagram, using her smartphone. If this article has you interested in Tetsuko Kuroyanagi, be sure to check out her Instagram or some of her popular works! -
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A Close up of the Rinko Kikuchi Photo Shoot! The Allure of the Actress, Model and Singer.
Celebrities- 166 plays
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Chanel×rinko Kikuchi Spring/Summer Collection Photo Shoot Video Thr video "Rinko Kikuchi×Chanel Spring/Summer Collection New York Photo Shoot Coverage(菊地凛子×シャネル春夏コレクション ニューヨークでの撮影に密着!)" was created by Harper's BAZAAR Japan and features footage of Rinko Kikuchi's photo shoot for Chanel's Métiers d'Art collection which took place at a studio in Chelsea, New York. In this video, you can see Rinko Kikuchi wearing the 2019 Chanel Spring/Summer collection. These photos were taken for a magazine with the theme "Dive Into Your Dreams; A Color Palette of Joy". Please take a look at the cool and attractive Rinko Kikuchi posing in a variety of outfits. This article will introduce the Japanese model Rinko Kikuchi. More About the Actress Rinko Kikuchi Source :YouTube screenshot Rinko Kikuchi was born in Hadano city, Kanagawa prefecture (神奈川県, 秦野市 Kanagawaken, Hadanoshi) and is currently working as a model and actress. Her real name is Yuriko Sometani (maiden name: Yuriko Kikuchi). She is 169cm tall, her blood type is A and she currently works freelance. She is known for her short, black hair. In 1999, she debuted in the Kanato Shindo directed movie "Will to Live" under the name Yuriko Kikuchi. In 2016, the movie Babel was released in which she played a deaf and mute high school student. She was highly praised for her acting and English skills and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Other movies she has starred in include Norwegian Wood (ノルウェイの森, noruueinomori), 47 RONIN, Pacific Rim and the Italian movie Last Summer. She has also starred in television dramas such as Weakest Beast and Moteki. As for her personal life, she married the actor Shota Sometani in 2014 and they now have two children together. She is also currently a performing music artist who goes by the name Rinbjö. She appears in many TV commercials and fashion advertisements and also worked as a model for Chanel's Cruise collection in 2007. Rinko Kikuchi in This Video Source :YouTube screenshot In this video, you can see the expressive Rinko Kikuchi posing in front of the camera. From 00:47 you can see some of her fascinating black and white shots. She also talks of how she would love to have her own pearl handled, sand-filled PVC handbag. You can see this cute, large pearl-handled handbag from 0:49 in the video. Summary of the Actress Rinko Kikuchi Source :YouTube screenshot This 1 minute 10 second long video "Rinko Kikuchi×Chanel's Spring/Summer Collection, New York Photo Shoot Coverage" created by Harper's BAZAAR Japan is packed with footage of the expressive model Rinko Kikuchi. If after reading this article you are interested in finding out more about the actress and model Rinko Kikuchi, please check out her Instagram page for more information!