Yama.
How I prepared for Mizuki’s graduation concert this A.M. Wore this jersey! It don’t fit anymore, but I just had to.
卒業おめでとう！
そしてありがとうございます。
We Are Marching!
In honor of the kaiju dominating the theaters, let’s go with Atarashi Gakko! and their latest, Tokyo Calling. Now you may ask yourself how does this remind you of kaiju? Well, if you clicked through and listen, you will know. Yeah, it’s got visuals on a miniature set, but also the song itself reminds me of the Godzilla theme with a sprinkling of the Mothra theme.
Anyhow…
We are marching! We are marching! We are marching!
Link of the Day [6.04.23]
Save Meiji Jingu Baseball Stadium.
My favorite idol group, Nogizaka46, call it home. Every year on their summer tour since 2014, they’ve had a show there. There have been many memorable happenings at these lives. Ikuta flown in on a copter. Fourth Year Birth Day Live’s rain. 2016’s Synchronicity dual stadium shows. Graduations. Falls. Rain. Rain. Rain.
One day, I would love to see my beloved Nogizaka at Jingu.
If it is possible.
https://asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/Showcasing-Japanese-baseball-requires-saving-Meiji-Jingu-stadium
Kubo Leads Samurai Japan
I’d like to think that it was Nogizaka46 and Kubo Shiori who kicked started Team Japan to a WBC win. Like I imagine that we should be getting memes of Kubo striking out Mike Trout. Come on internet. Don’t let me down.
Anyhow, I was rooting for Team Japan because my favorite idols were cheering them on.
“In the future, it might help if you located the source of your rage before you unleashed it on the world.”
In honor of the rumor that Nogizaka46 5th Generation members were seen spotted climbing Mt. Fuji, here’s a solo climber showing what they’re up against. It doesn’t look quite as daunting considering all the amenities along the way, but still attitude sickness is no joke.
If the rumors are true, Nogizaka46 will have climbed Mt. Fuji three times. The first two were associated with their “pray for a hit” campaign for their singles. Although, for the 5th Generation, it is off schedule for the 30th single as they’ve wrapped up the campaign. Unless this effort is supplemental to the previous one.
If you want to look up their past climbs up Mt. Fuji — they’re great as they show you great effort and you’ll cheer for them, then seek out the hit campaigns for their 10th single and 24th single. You’ll know why I love them.
明治神宮野球場
Link of the day because Nogizaka46 is back home at Meiji Jingu Stadium.
It’s been 3 years since they had performed there. Pre-pandemic, it was a yearly stop on their National Summer Tour.
I had bootleg from their last show there in 2019. I’ve lost it because I stupidly wiped my NAS looking for more space.
Anyhow, the final shows of this year’s National Summer Tour starts today (it’s Monday in Japan) the final two will be available on streaming. You know I will watch.
Nogizaka46 back at Jingu. Life is good.
#乃木坂46結成11周年
おめでとうございます！
It’s Nogizaka46’s formation anniversary. Eleven years ago 36 girls were chosen to form a new idol group to be the direct rivals to AKB48. At the time, it may have been a daunting task since AKB48 was at the height of their popularity. But from humble beginnings come big things.
Here we are 11 years later and at the moment they are the most popular idol group.
Congratulations!
Looking forward to more continued excellence from the members now going into their 5th Generation.
動力！感謝！笑顔！
チョコレートメランコリー
St. Valentine’s Day comes around and I don’t really care. But watching idols doing idol things, you realize that on this day, idols do the idol thing that will have you all go “kyun!”
!= Me with Chocolate Melancholy.
I’ve bee sort of listening to this song off an on since it’s release. Not sure if I like or not. But I approve it to be played on St. Valentine’s Day.
Office Lady Resigns
One thing about being a fan of idols is that at any time they will make the decision to graduate, and you’ll be left with feelings of loneliness and sadness.
Today, Shinuchi Mai announced her graduation from Nogizaka46. I am left with feelings of loneliness and sadness.
She’s the eldest of all Nogizaka members at the ancient for an idol age of 29. She follows my oshimen, Ikuta Erika, out the door into the future and real life. I wish her all the happiness in the world, because I have fond feelings for all Nogizaka members (and somewhat for most all idols of Japan).
ここからTea Time
If I made it to Tokyo, this would be the extent of what I would tour. Yes. I am a terrible Nogizaka wota. LOL!
Anyhow. This YouTube channel has been silent going on two years. I wonder what happened. I hope she’s doing well.