Wink Up 2009-03 (Kanjani8)

Kanjani8 - This time we focused on the topic of “requirement” and asked about “requirements for a man” or “requirements for Kanjani8″.
Nishikido Ryo
Requirements for a man
That’s short hair after all. And a big nose. These two points are very important for a manly look. That’s what I think. As for me, I still don’t fulfill [...]

Wink Up 2009-04 NEWS Question Ten (Scanlation)

Same old rule - no re-posting anywhere! Thank you~!
Click on the cat to see the scan.

Notes:
[1] The translation says “Japanese sweets”, but this also includes snacks.
[2] Giving away a school uniform button: this is a tradition - usually you give the girl you like your second button after the highschool graduation [...]

Wink Up 2009-04 (NEWS)

NEWS - Out of a newspaper
With a mix of illustrations and the NEWS members, we anticipated the coming spring this month. Some people go to the park, some people stay at home… please feel how good it is to spend time in the warm rays of the sun!
Nishikido Ryo
I can hardly wait!

Wink Up 2009-04 (Kanjani8)

Kanjani8 - Amount of Time
The topic of the talk is “time”. Here are the thoughts about time of the members who are all very busy~.
Nishikido Ryo
Q: What kind of time do you consider wasted?

2009-04 (Kanjani8)

Kanjani8
It’s a bit embarrassing, but this time we want to say it…
Even if we fight, even we’re apart… I love you after all.
Dear.Mom
– Love letter from the heart
When the cherry blossoms are in bloom and it becomes spring, it’s the season of journeying. Precious family, and mom who always watches over you. Now that you’ve [...]

2009-05 (Kanjani8)

Kanjani8 - Spring colors talk
Nishikido Ryo &
Spring cooking classroom
Introduction of spring recipes handed down from mom
“As snack during a date fried sandwiches are great!”
Next is the introduction of simple recipes Ryo recommends for spring! We bring you Nishikido Ryo’s selfmade dishes and a talk about tasty food.

2009-06 (Kanjani8)

Kanjani8 - All By Myself
This month we asked about the topic “All By Myself (=alone)”. Look for the individuality of the members with the keyword “alone”. Also, pay attention to the rich variety of facial expressions in this photoshoot we took with the setting of ’self-portrait’.
Nishikido Ryo
“I wanted to be a single child that had [...]

2009-06 (Kanjani8)

Kanjani8
At the moment, Kanjani8 is very busy with rehearsal in preparation for their tour. In order to make you feel their power from Wink Up too we did a somewhat different design for this photoshoot! As for the interview, we asked them questions about this and that and about the concert!!
Nishikido Ryo
Q: Your favourite TV [...]

2009-02 (NEWS)

NEWS - Brand New Days
It seems the year 2008 in which they released one CD after the other was a very fulfilling one for NEWS. Using this year 2008 as stepping stone, how will they spend 2009? We asked the guys who started the year with concerts at Tokyo Dome about their state of mind [...]

2009-03 (Kanjani8)

Kanjani8 - Flavor
With “FLAVOR” as a topic, this month we asked the boys about episodes involving fragrances, what kind of food they would compare themselves to. You’ll be able to see their image of an ideal man from the answers to the question, “What is a person with flavour?”
Nishikido Ryo
“In the future I want to [...]

2009-04 (Kanjani8)

Kanjani8
It’s been decided that on April 15 Kanjani8 will release their new album “Puzzle” (Teichiku Entertainment). With the topic of “age” for this month, they reveal their true feelings right now! And talk about their wishes for the future.
Age 24, Nishikido Ryo
“When I was a kid, I thought I’d be more grown up at 24.”

Myojo 2009-04 (Kanjani8)

Kanjani Test
If you get everything right, we’ll give you eternal l★ve
It’s the season of school finals, is you’re studying progressing as planned? How about a Kanjani test for a change of mood? On this cold day, let’s do a passionate check how close you are to Eito!
Questions about Nishikido Ryo

Myojo 2009-05 (Kanjani8)

Change in spring?
Things they think have changed or not changed in the season of beginnings
Kanjani8
Spring is the season of beginnings, and it is also the season of changes! What might it be that the members of Kanjani8 each think is going to change for them, and what is it they think stayed the same? Confessions [...]

Wink Up 2009-05 NEWS Question Ten

Here’s another scanlation - remember, no reposting, ne!
Click on the cat to see the full image.

Notes:
Oyakodon: Literally, this means “parent and child rice bowl dish”. Parent and child refers to the ingredients which are chicken and egg.
ChoroQ: A kind of toy minicar. Go here for a picture.
Jelly ear fungus:: A fungus [...]

Wink Up 2009-05 (NEWS)

NEWS - Observe carefully
This time we prepared a lot of different Q&A, like “What would you do if a member sits down next to you while you’re in the middle of a date?” or “What would you like to tell your future wife right now?”
We gathered all the different answers, so please have fun reading [...]

Potato 2009-05 (Kanjani8)

Kanjani8 meeting with XX
The topic is “encounters”. Eito reconfirms that they’ve grown thanks to various encounters. We had them talk about their new album “Puzzle” (Imperial Records) that goes on sale on April 15 and the unit songs available on the limited edition DVD.
Nishikido Ryo
There is something I finally encountered in France!
Did you have a [...]

Wink Up 2009-01

NEWS
Merry melodies
For me the greatest combination is xx + xx!
Curry + ramen. When I eat curry, I start craving ramen. Then I just go from one restaurant to the next one. Recently, I wanted to go eat ramen after having pasta, but I had eaten such a large serving that I couldn’t do it. Though [...]

Wink Up 2005-01 (NEWS)

This time, I did a scanlation instead of a simple text translation. As goes for everything that is posted on this blog, don’t repost!!! Click on the cat to see the full image.

Some explanations:
About Okinawan food
Goya: a kind of bitter melon native to Okinawa
Chanpuru: a stir fry dish, typically with vegetables, tofu and [...]

Duet 2009-04 (NEWS)

NEWS Spring Flavor
The buds are swelling, making the flowers bloom, a gentle season. We received reports of the colorful recent conditions of the members which make you feel that spring has come. Together with a talk concering memories of “graduation” - here you go♪

Duet 2009-04 (Kanjani8)

105 real questions
Happiness even if there is nothing…
The members of Kanjani8 are busy with a lot of solo projects, dorama, variety shows, live events and more. We asked them 15 questions about their current situation. From their real answers, we were able to see their glowing happiness…

Duet 2009-02 (NEWS)

For the members, 2009 starts with concerts at Tokyo Dome. While having them look back at a fulfilling year 2008, we asked them what kind of year they want to make 2009. There’s also concert backstage talk~.
2008 → 2009
The Real Voice of 6 Guys
Get the NEWStage

Duet 2009-01 (Kanjani8)

Happy Christmas Stories 2008
Kanjani8
Questions about love on this holy night - answered with honesty!
Snow-white choices
The members are always loud and wild(!?), but just this month we had them wear white outfits and answer our questions about Christmas with “possible” or “impossible”. It’s the ultimate choice!

Duet 2009-01 (NEWS)

Happy Christmas Stories 2008
NEWS
6 questions that make you warm at heart
WINTER MEMORIES
Their new album “Color” is being released. At the moment, the members of NEWS are in the middle of a national tour, they have concerts at the end of the old and the beginning of the new year in Tokyo Dome. We asked them [...]

Myojo 2009-01 (NEWS)

The travel rules of the six guys who are in the middle of their national tour, filled with a feeling of freedom!
Nr. 1, making all of Japan smile!
NEWS
Having experienced a lot of national tours and become “travel-wise” already, the six guys introduce their rules for having a pleasant time during traveling and touring♪ They also [...]

Wink Up 2005-01 (NEWS)

NEWS - Motif of Christmas
On December 28 NEWS’ concerts will start.
Additional concerts have also been decided, there will be a total of 13 concerts in Tokyo and in Ôsaka.
From all the fans
To all the venues, there are high expections.
While looking back on the year 2004, we’ll have the eight NEWS members talking a bit about [...]