10/31 Blog Update

I’m back from Japan!!! I went to two handshake events, the individual one on 10/19 and the national one in Nagoya on 10/27. So, I ended up meeting more members from the National HS Event and I got to see Yukirin again. Full reports to come. Also, a number of blog updates to come. I’m just getting back in the swing of things. Also, people have been asking about Tagarin. The subs for the remaining episodes will be done before end of year....

10/19 Koisuru Fortune Cookie Handshake Event Quick Report

It was a long day, but definitely unforgettable.  I shook hands with Yukirin four times today, also miyupon & haruu.  Yukirin looked tired but still gave 100%.  I got really good reactions and cute responses each time. I will post a proper handshake report later. Overall, just an awesome day!!!   Update: Handshake report can be found here -> http://kashiwagiyukirin.com/2013/11/04/1650/    ...

「Birthday wedding」Bonus Yukirin Rubber Charms

The limited bonus that comes with the cds are Yukirin rubber keychains. There are 6 in total. They are really cute!!!

10/10 Yukirin Mobame

OK, one more translation. Yukirin hasn’t sent a mail in awhile since she’s been pretty busy. She’ll probably sent more this week with Birthday wedding releasing. 2013-10-10 18:33 Sleepy At this very moment My head and body have been over used This is baaaaaad!! lol As well, I’m sleeeeeeeepy (°_°) H…..Helpppppppp...

Blog Annoucement (Updated)

Oct 10 Updates will be sporadic for the next few weeks. I won’t really be translating anything. I will just post Yukirin related things that I see while in Japan or anything interesting in general related to AKB48~ Off to vacation! First one this year~ ゆきりん!!!!! **************** Sept 30 So, I haven’t been able to update the website much the last two three weeks or so. I did update as much as I could when news about Yukirin’s single, drama and wedding cms came out. The orchestra I’m in had a concert last Friday. Prior to that, we were having practices two-three times a week at night. The past month has been a bit crazy, I didn’t have much time for anything outside of work and orchestra. I’m glad that it’s over. And so now…..for my announcement. I’m going on vacation soon! To Japan! Yahoooo!!!! So, I won’t be translating anything in October. I will try update this blog with anything Yukirin that I see while in Japan. My plan is to buy 「Birthday wedding」 on release day (well, flying get) from as many different CD shops so I can collect the store bonuses. I will also be seeing Yukirin at the Koisuru Fortune Cookie handshake event!!!! It’s been a year since I last met Yukirin at the 1830m handshake event. I’m excited!!! I’m also planning to attend one of the national handshake event so I hope Yukirin will be there. If you’re wondering though, I sadly will not be able to attend Yukirin’s 3rd Solo Live. My trip was set way in advance, and her concert was not announced till recently. My timing was set based on a guess of when her cd would be release and how long after would be her concert. I was off by one week! Such as life~ Anyways, that’s my news update....

Yukirin at Magazine Stands

さすがゆきりん！ pic.twitter.com/a6ZL3VY9RN — ｼｮｰﾄｹｰｷ@ゆきりん神推し (@yukirinlove_jk) October 9, 2013 Credit: @yukirinlove_jk With Yukirin on the cover of quite a number of magazines, she’s starting to take over the magazine...

Yukirin in AKB48 33rd Single 「ハート・エレキ Heart Ereki」

The 33rd AKB48 Single is titled 「ハート・エレキ」 “Heart Electric” will be released on October 30, 2013. The concept is that all 16 girls are in a band called “G.Fingers”.  The PV has a drama portion and all the girls have English names. Yukirin is called Catherine, plays the drum and is the band leader. Rena as Sandy was the center of the group until it was changed to Kojiharu as Michelle. Sandy was not happy about it which caused lots of friction within the band. The band is actually quite similar to Baby Blossom (Give Me Five). Yuko on Bass, Takamina on guitar, Mayu and Kojiharu as the keyboardists. Yukirin is on the covers of Types A &...

2nd Solo Single Yukirin Magazines Release Schedule

As promotion to Yukirin’s 2nd Solo Single, Yukirin will be appearing in a lot of magazines so lots of sexy photoshoots to come! As Osawa-san said, Yukirin will be on the cover of 10 magazines. Already released are… September 26: Young Jump,  Cover: http://yukiring.jp/media/detail.php?id=1008159 September 30: Entame,  Cover: http://yukiring.jp/media/detail.php?id=1008361 October 1: Flash,  Cover: http://yukiring.jp/media/detail.php?id=1008394 To come… October 4: Young Gangan October 7: Young Magazine October 8: Young Champion October 9: Shounen Magazine October 11: Friday October 12: Spirits October 15: Weekly...

「Birthday wedding」 Coupling Songs

On Yukirin time, two coupling songs were broadcasted,”Demo ne zutto” and “Anata to Watashi”. Anata to Watashi (You & Me) is a song Yukirin wrote for the fans. The ‘You’ are the fans. Part of the lyrics spoke of the words that fans have always told Yukirin such as “It’ll be ok, don’t you worry”,the support that fans have given her, she will never forget. You can listen to them here: As well, the composer to the songs were revealed yesterday. Kondo Kaoru wrote “Birthday Wedding” and “Demo ne zutto”. He also wrote other AKB songs such as Nounai Paradise, Bye Bye Bye, Idol no Yoake, etc. Nakatsu Kasami wrote “Anata to Watashi” which is interesting cause she’s more know for Animesong. Yoko Kensuke wrote “Asu mo Waraou”, he’s written quite a few AKB songs such as Kokoko no Hane, Sakura ki ni narou, Teppen tottan de, etc...

「Birthday wedding」 Limited Edition CD Jackets

Osawa-san g+ said he received samples today and showed us the Limited editions of Yukirin’s 2nd Solo CD.  The Limited Edition CD Jackets are actually foil type paper and has a glittering effect! As Osawa-san said, although the covers are shown online, you don’t get the feel of the glittering jackets! Link: https://plus.google.com/115719063745850111024/posts/NPhJnBXhz6B...

Yukirin as New Image Character for Sakazen

Yukirin along with D-Boys’ Seto Koji will be the new image characters for Sakazen. Sakezen is a clothing store that has every size imaginable. While they are well known for business suits, they do have a wide variety of casual clothes. They are of course targeting the younger market with Yukirin and Koji as their latest image character for their Recruit Fishers line. Source: http://www.sakazen.co.jp/ http://www.sakazen.co.jp/campaign/3624.html...