Asian Culture, Lifestyle and Entertainment
Vogue Nippon magazine has recently revealed the recipients of its Women of the Year 2008 title. The annual event showcases the outstanding Japanese women in various fields, primarily in the Japanese pop culture industry.
The nine recipients are actress Aoi Miyazaki, actress Juri Ueno, comedian Harumi Edo, softball player Yukiko Ueno, Buddhist activist-writer Jakucho Setouchi, singer-writer Mieko Kawakami, talent-idol Suzanne, manga artist Yukari Ichijo and actress Kanako Higuchi.
The 13th Pusan International Film Festival opened on Thursday (October 2) in South Korea and will run until October 10. The opening ceremony was marred by the suicide news of actress Choi Jin-shil that early morning, but the show must go on. Red carpet photos from the opening ceremony, credit to Newsen [Kr]…
Included in this photo set are Jung Jin-young, Kim Jung-eun, Joo Ji-hoon, Kim Rae-won, Han Eun-jung, Hyun Bin, Lee Bo-young, Jang Dong-gun, Ahn So-hee, JYP, Kang Hye-jung, Shin Hyun-joon, Lee Dong-wook, Lee Sun-kyun, Choi Kang-hee, Oh Ji-ho, Lee Wan, Juri Ueno, Lee Yeon-hee, Park Eun-hye, Go Ara, Jung Ryeo-won, Shin Min-ah, Eugene, Kim So-yeon, Kim Ji-soo, Kong Hyo-jin and Kim Hyang-gi etc.
Jung Jin-young and Kim Jung-eun, emcees of the night…
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MTV Japan Student Voice Awards 2008 were presented last Tuesday in Tokyo.
Best Artist: YUI
Best Dance Artist: AAA
Best Group: Ikimono Gakari
Best Actor: Shun Oguri
Best Actress: Juri Ueno
Best Love Song: “Soba ni Iru ne”, Thelma Aoyama feat SoulJa
Best Lyrics: “Home”, Shōta Shimizu
Best Party Karaoke: “Polyrhythm”, Perfume
Best Ringtone: “Kiseki”, GReeeeN
Best Movie: “Koizora”
Best Game: “Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G”
Best Athlete: Ryo Ishikawa
Best Comedian: Harumi Edo
Best Fashionista: Jun Hasegawa
Best Trend: “Wisshu~” (DAIGO)
Respect Award: AI