Ishida Ayumi, Oda Sakura, and Morito Chisaki talk about Rock in Japan 2019 after performing on the Grass Stage.
Kanda Translates: “Commuting 900km (559 miles) to Tokyo, she gave up on becoming an idol once: Hashimoto Momoko, the girl who stood on stage again”
The Second Generation Last Idol Center talks about her brief stint in the Hello Pro Kenshuusei and her feelings since winning her place in the group.
Kanda Translates: Ishida Ayumi’s interview with Tokyo Sports
The following is a translation of Ishida Ayumi’s pregame interview for ROCK IN JAPAN on Tokyo Sports, as published from August 1st-4th. This is the extended version of a previous article I translated via Twitter. The end may sound a bit rushed, but I didn’t realize Morning Musume was due to perform in an hour…
Kanda Translates: “At least I did this” proudly – Former Morning Musume Kusumi Koharu talks baseball
The following is a translation of this July 31st article (「これだけやった」胸を張って 元モー娘・久住小春さん) published on Asahi Shimbun Digital, written by Nakamura Kenta. I thought it would be of interest for those who may have wanted to see her thought process in becoming a Musume, graduating, and what she’s doing now. The 101st Japanese High School Baseball Championship…
Kanda Translates: Why Sayashi Riho left her management… H!P’s Up-Front is a white company in the entertainment industry
The following is a translation of this article (鞘師里保“所属事務所離脱”のワケ…ハロプロ擁するアップフロントは芸能界のホワイト企業) published on the Business Journal website on July 29th, 2019 (writer credited as “Editing staff”). At the time of translation, this was their second most-read/popular article, surrounded by Yoshimoto Kogyo and Johnny’s management news. When former Morning Musume member Sayashi Riho appeared at BABYMETAL’s concerts as a support…
Kanda Translates: Morning Musume paving new paths for idols over “three eras”
The following is a translation of Takumi Abe’s article (【知りたい】モーニング娘。は「3つの時代」をこのように闘いながらアイドルの新たな道を切り開いてきた) that originally appeared on Rockin’on, the companion site for ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL, on July 22nd, 2019. (I wanna know!) Morning Musume paved a new path for idols by fighting through “3 eras” At last year’s ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2018, Morning Musume surprised attendees at…
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