KODA KUMI OFFICIAL E-MAIL MAGAZINE Vol.12

Hey my Dears

Today I got a new mail, with new information about her 【Koda Kumi 15th Anniversary First Class 2nd LIMITED LIVE】

"Hi, this is KODA KUMI OFFICIAL E-MAIL MAGAZINE!
We have a very SPECIAL news for you!!!

On December 6, 2014, Koo-chan will starts her 15th Anniversary Year since her debut, and we have a very BIG and SPECIAL present for KODA GUMI members♪♪

As she enters into her 15th Anniversary Year, we will have special live concert, and will invite 10,000 KODA GUMI members for free!!!

【Koda Kumi 15th Anniversary First Class 2nd LIMITED LIVE】

It is the special exclusive live concert only for KODA GUMI members!!
Application for the ticket starts at noon on November 12, 2014 (JST).

Not a KODAGUMI (Global Fan Club) member yet? Don't worry!
If you join KODA KUMI OFFICIAL GLOBAL FANCLUB KODA GUMI and complete your payment by Thursday, November 6, 2014, you can enter the drawing. The ticket application starts at noon, Wednesday, November 12, 2014 (JST).

Click here to learn more about & join GLOBAL FANCLUB KODA GUMI -
http://global-fc.net/kodagumi/"

KODA KUMI 15th Anniversary Project Vol.2

Hey my Dears

As fast as I can I write the latest news of Koda Kumi for you~

Memorial Live Concert confirmed to celebrate 15th Anniversary Year since her debut!Invitation for 10,000 members!!
"KODA KUMI 15th Anniversary Project Vol.2!!" is a big present for KODA GUMI members!!
10,000 winners of KODA GUMI members be selected in a drawing will be invited to the special live concert held at her place of memories, “STUDIO COAST”, where she had her first live concert without any supporting acts!!
Application for the ticket starts at noon, Wednesday, November 12, 2014 (JST), only for KODA GUMI members!
Not a KODAGUMI (Global Fan Club) member yet? Don't worry!
If you join KODA KUMI OFFICIAL GLOBAL FANCLUB KODA GUMI and complete your payment by Thursday, November 6, 2014, you can enter the drawing. The ticket application starts at noon, Wednesday, November 12, 2014 (JST).
Click here to learn more about & join GLOBAL FANCLUB KODA GUMI -
http://global-fc.net/kodagumi/
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Koda Kumi 15th Anniversary First Class 2nd LIMITED LIVE
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[Date] December 6, 2014 (Sat.)
[Venue] STUDIO COAST
[Time] Doors Open / Performance Starts
1. - 11:15 / 12:00
2. - 13:30 / 14:15
3. - 15:45 / 16:30
4. - 18:00 / 18:45
All in Japanese Standard Time.
※ Doors open time / performance time is subject to change.
[Ticket Price]
FREE for KODAGUMI members!!
* System usage fee and drink will be charged at the door.
*Invitations for KODAGUMI members ONLY. We'll not accept any non-members.
●Only one invitation will be issued per member.
* If a participating member is a children preschool age and younger, she/he can be accompanied by a non-member.
In that case, however, a member need to apply for the ticket for second-floor balcony seat.
First floor is STANDING ONLY, and a children preschool age and younger cannot be entered.
● Please note that you can select your choice of the time for the performance, but in case we receive application exceeding our expectation, you will not be attend the performance of your selected time.
● Please present your photo ID and your digital member's card.
* You must need present both of the above, otherwise you will not be entered the venue.
Further details of the application (drawing) etc. will be announced at noon on Wednesday November 12, 2014 (JST)

This text I found on an international Koda Kumi Fanpage on Facebook.

I wish I could go and make it to, but the journey is too expensive for me.
I wish everyone the very best and I'm happy for all 10.000 winners =D
You all have to enjoy the show for all Koda Kumi Fans who didn't win.^^

KODA KUMI OFFICIAL E-MAIL MAGAZINE Vol.11

Hey my Dears

A new volume of KODA KUMI OFFICIAL E-MAIL MAGAZIN has come out.

It says something about her first digital song "Dance in the Rain" and some more news ;)

"Hi, this is KODA KUMI OFFICIAL E-MAIL MAGAZINE!

"Dance In The Rain", the world's first "Experience-based 360-degree VR (Virtual Reality) Music Video" has become a hot conversation topic, and it's now confirmed to be released as Kumi Koda's first digital song!!!

What's more!!!
We have exclusive offer ONLY for fan club members!
As [CD + DVD] package, Limited Edition only for fan club members will be released on November 12th!!
It's a special and gorgeous version including instrumental version of the song and behind-the-scene movie of the music video!

As in the title "Dance In The Rain", Kumi Koda dances and sings in the rain, and you can fully enjoy her beauty of the body and physical performance lavishly. The video is a must-watch!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4u1vmO4f9o

And...
Tomorrow on Thursday, October 23, we might announce more exciting news...!?!?"

Now I'm really excited and curious about the latest news of tomorrow 8D

This is the cover of the digital release of "Dance in the Rain"

I will give you more information ^-^

TeamAyu goes international on December

A Dream is coming true for all international Ayumi Hamasaki Fans. 

TeamAyu will be go international on December *-*

I hope it will be like the Konda Gumi international or better.

I will be going to be a Member. I knew it since I spoke with friends about a future TeamAyu *laugh*

More information will coming ;)

Ayumi Hamasaki regrets quitting high school and calls herself a tomboy - Radio Interview from Singapore

Hey my Dears

Since yesterday Ayumi Hamasaki and other stars from Japan are landed in Singapore for the first a-nation.

Today she held a Radio Interview with m-flo.

Ayumi Hamasaki, one of J-pop’s biggest stars, held a press conference today (October 17) at Marina Bay Sand’s The MasterCard Theatres together with label-mates m-flo for the ‘a-nation singapore’ concert.

The trio is expected to perform at the summer music showcase along with other Japanese artistes, GENERATIONS, Sonar Pocket, Wagakki and Taiwan’s Aaron Yan tomorrow night (October 18). Speaking about the concert, Ayumi said she will be performing songs from her new album Colors as well as popular hits from her extensive discography.

“I am so glad to be here. Actually this is not the first time [I am in Singapore], [I was here] 12 years ago. A lot of places have changed and I am really enjoying this stay. I hope that everyone will enjoy [my performance], whether they are my fans or not. I hope they will make great memories of a-nation,” she stated.

Colors did not do as well as anticipated on the Japan’s music charts, but the 36-year-old remains positive about her career when she was asked if she had ever considered leaving the industry. “If I really wanted to quit, I think I would have done it. That is my character. But I am still here and that means I cannot picture a life without music.”

Just like Ayumi, m-flo expressed that they continue to feel passionate about the music they create despite the pressure they faced. “I think it is fair to say that we have been doing this for a long time. We are always trying to evolve and we started music because we like doing music. We love to perform. There is pressure [from] what fans and the music industry expect. If you are in the industry for a long time and you really want to continue, the most important thing is just believe in what we want to do and keep on doing it. Evolving to me means loving music the same way as we [did in] high school.”

The pair takes inspiration from their DJ gigs and surprisingly, Verbal’s sartorial style. “We DJ a lot. We go around the world and play all types of music to see how people react. I think that gives us a good feedback and you can hear it in our music. I think when we started we did not want to look like the run-of-the-mill hip-hop group. We definitely wanted to break out of the mould. We are always striving to be witty with the name and the design [of the album jacket]. Verbal has always very eccentric. Now he looks normal to me, but there are times when I see him going crazy but I get used to it (laughs). He puts that essence into the [album] jacket too I think,” Taku quipped.

Verbal also shared his first impression of Taku when they first met in elementary school. “I have known Taku since fifth grade of elementary school. He came into the school that I was in and [I have] this vivid memory of him saying, ‘Hey I got this video camera, we are going to make this movie, so Verbal, can you be in my movie?’He definitely made an impression when he came into our school (laughs).”

While Verbal was described as ‘talkative’ by his partner, Ayumi shared that she was less feminine than others would think when she was a student. “I was not a girly girl. I was a tomboy and I kind of like being alone, which [makes me] a strange kid (laughs).” She also admitted that quitting high school is one of the biggest regrets of her life and advised student to “just enjoy and not give up.”

Quizzed if she had thought of holding a solo concert in Singapore, Ayumi smiled and answered, “Of course, I would love to. I hope we can make it happen.” She added that she will be releasing a winter ballad in December and a three-day countdown live concert. “It will be fantastic. [As for plans] after that, we will see.”