tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673169Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:16:25 +0000Inoue MaoHana Yori Dango FinalYamamoto YusukeNarimiya HirokiShirota YuuMizobata JunpeiMizushima HiroMoviesHanazakari no Kimitachi e SPHorikita MakiRankingOguri ShunCMWinter 2010 Drama山PSummer 2009 DramaBuzzer BeatMei-chan no ShitsujiWinter 2009 DramaTakeru SatohMiura HarumaMagazinesJutta YukiAkai ItoGrumpyGeekArashiAtashinchi no DanshiSpring 2009 DramaSpring 2010 DramaAyakaYamanadeGossip and WhatnotHayami MokomichiHoney and CloverIkuta TomaBloody Monday 2Autumn 2010 DramaFor GrumpiggyJuui DolittleMatsuda ShotaNEWSTokyo DogsTokyo Trip Summer 2008HYDF BlogJonathan SherrKitagawa KeikoJUNONJapan Trip Autumn 2010Autumn 2009 DramaHanazakari no Kimitachi eIto HideakiAutumn 2008 DramaTamaki HiroshiKimura RyoNodame CantabileSummer 2010 DramaInnocent LovePhotobookSasaki NozomiZettai KareshiKoishite AkumaOmasa AyaOricon RankingBOSSCode BlueNinkyo HelperCelebrity SightingsKoshoninNarumi RikoOh My GirlHYDF Filming DiaryHomeroom on the BeachsideHotaru no Hikari 2KarinaMinamisawa NaoPuzzleReboundAyaka TwitterDragon Quest IXFujii MinaIkemen Desu NeIkemen SpotlightMaouMizushima Hiro TwitterNew Kids On The Block ♥RH PlusToday in PhotosWaTBlind ItemsDuetJapan Trip Winter 2011KoizoraKoko wa GreenwoodMade in JapanMiura RikiMukai OsamuSaito TomohiroSpring 2011 DramaTumblingWinter 2012 Dramahttp://unleashthegeek.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (unleashthegeek)Blogger1421125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673169.post-2714092072536631026Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:58:00 +00002012-01-16T20:49:59.277+08:00unleashthegeeks.blogspot.comIt was getting harder to organize everything in this old blogger format and converting it is just too much of a hassle. And also it holds too many good memories to change :) So we've decided to leave things here as it is and move to the creatively named unleashthegeeks. See you there.unleashthegeekhttp://unleashthegeek.blogspot.com/2012/01/weve-moved.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unleashthegeek)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673169.post-5925181606870035912Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:48:00 +00002012-01-16T19:57:33.537+08:00Inoue Mao14th January 2012 10:07:10Theme: Staff DiaryEveryone, thanks for all your messages.Sorry for not posting an update.About Mao-san, she's doing fine so please don't worry.Next week, I plan to upload photos like what she wore at Kouhaku and so on.The days are getting colder so take care not to catch a cold.http://unleashthegeek.blogspot.com/2012/01/inoue-mao-official-blog-currently.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unleashthegeek)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673169.post-7964491375004084509Sun, 11 Dec 2011 05:46:00 +00002011-12-11T14:26:21.813+08:00Japan Trip Winter 2011Actually I'm carrying one backpack. The memories of dragging the luggage bag up and down staircases from last year are still fresh. This time, we'll be travelling more than 1000km from the south up. I'm a little worried about winter as being an Equatorian, I sleep with a comforter even at 25 degrees Celsius. I've got enough heat packs to tape all over my body if it comes to that though. For the http://unleashthegeek.blogspot.com/2011/12/all-my-bags-are-packed-and-im-ready-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unleashthegeek)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673169.post-3946295367339250938Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +00002011-11-30T20:05:31.974+08:00Japan Trip Autumn 2010Meiji Shrine, Harajuku and EbisuIt was a Sunday, we saw many weddings at Meiji Shrine.So cute!!Shopping at Harajuku. Crowded, but fun. Our yens were just flying away here~Dinner at Norubune. HotpotSeafood okonomiyaki?Illumination at Ebisu A must for any HYD fan :)♥Flashbacks of Domyoji waiting for Makino♥'Baccarat Eternal Lights'Finally, dessert :)Matcha ice-cream, 550Y.http://unleashthegeek.blogspot.com/2011/11/japan-trip-2010-day-13.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (grumpy)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673169.post-8799854208660078088Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:30:00 +00002011-11-30T16:57:20.391+08:00Mizobata Junpei30th November 2011On the 29th, actor Mizobata Junpei (22) attended the PR event for FOX's drama 'Terra Nova - Future Genesis' in Tokyo. He is a big fan of Steven Spielberg's science fiction works. His favourite is 'Back to the Future'. "If I ever get to work with Director Spielberg, a weak character in a comedic role would be great," he said. This year, he'll be busy with work even during the http://unleashthegeek.blogspot.com/2011/11/mizobata-junpei-my-work-is-my-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (grumpy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673169.post-3317840376206493027Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:00:00 +00002011-11-30T01:14:56.264+08:00Japan Trip Autumn 2010From Shin-Osaka, back to TokyoFrom our hotel, we took our maiden taxi ride to Shin-Osaka Station. We asked the hotel receptionist how much it'd cost, and she assured us that it's definitely less than 1500Y. She called the cab for us and in the end we paid 1060Y for a smooth and comfortable journey. You can get last minute souvenirs on the platform.Bought a bento in the train. 1100Y, similar http://unleashthegeek.blogspot.com/2011/11/japan-trip-2010-day-12.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (grumpy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673169.post-6400148997077385933Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:00:00 +00002011-11-30T00:58:18.005+08:00Japan Trip Autumn 2010Todai-ji Temple, NaraWhat's in Nara? Deers!Todai-ji Temple (entrance 500Y).Worth the trip and admission fee, the temple itself was such a sight. And sunset means dinner!Dinner was at a really interesting place, made for train enthusiasts. Can't recall where exactly, but it's within walking distance from the temple. We had 2 meals for 2650Y, and there's free flow of drinks.The entrance (there's a http://unleashthegeek.blogspot.com/2011/11/japan-trip-2010-day-11.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (grumpy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673169.post-4534993101793843981Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:00:00 +00002011-11-10T22:32:45.719+08:00Japan Trip Autumn 2010The Golden Pavilion and Kitano Tenmagu ShrineThe Golden Pavilion (entrance 400Y).On our way towards the Golden Pavilion (Rokuon-ji Temple)...Beautiful!Up closeAfter all that walking, it's time for lunch. We found a place offering buffet!! Overjoyed :)Seafood KyotoWorth every yen. A cup of coffee can set you back 400Y in Kyoto, here we had great food and a few cups of coffee for 1200Y. It's all http://unleashthegeek.blogspot.com/2011/11/japan-trip-2010-day-10.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (grumpy)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673169.post-6134281493819137397Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:29:00 +00002011-11-10T21:16:31.084+08:00Inoue MaoThe award ceremony for personalities that best suit fountain pens, the 'Fountain Pens Best Coordinate Award 2011' was held at Haneda Airport Terminal Building on 8th November. Inoue Mao won the open category where the winner is selected by popular votes on the web. The award is in its 8th year and its objective is to spread the popularity of fountain pens. 15 companies dealing with the import of http://unleashthegeek.blogspot.com/2011/11/inoue-mao-receives-fountain-pen-award.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unleashthegeek)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673169.post-7895440022023608136Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:03:00 +00002011-11-09T22:09:32.241+08:00Made in JapanPlastic umbrellas are cheap and convenient. But they are often used carelessly, forgotten and left behind in stores. A-one hopes to change that and make people treasure their umbrellas more by letting people paste on some individuality. The stickers were sold on a trial basis in June and started selling nationwide in September. The company has since received positive feedback from female http://unleashthegeek.blogspot.com/2011/11/look-forward-to-rainy-days-with-these.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unleashthegeek)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673169.post-3115855392907444399Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:49:00 +00002011-11-09T05:34:44.374+08:00Winter 2012 Drama山PYamashita Tomohisa (26) who left NEWS in October is set to start off his solo career with a lead role in TBS drama 'Saikou no Jinsei no Owarikata ~Ending Planner~' (Thursdays at 9pm). Yamapi plays the main character who reluctantly inherits the funeral service business after the death of his father. He handles bodies handed over to him by the police. At times, he will also try tracking down the http://unleashthegeek.blogspot.com/2011/11/yamapi-to-star-in-tbs-winter-2012-drama.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unleashthegeek)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673169.post-7219922557221312584Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:29:00 +00002011-10-25T19:49:19.286+08:00AyakaMizushima HiroMizushima Hiro (27) is the new image character for Morinaga's long-time bestseller 'Morinaga Milk Cocoa'. The 'Sunrise' series commercials will air nationwide from 25th October. His wife, singer-songwriter Ayaka (23), who recently announced her comeback, was offered to provide the accompanying music and she accepted, composing a tune that she hopes will warm the hearts of those who view the http://unleashthegeek.blogspot.com/2011/10/ayaka-sings-for-hiros-new-cm.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unleashthegeek)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673169.post-3644817844601077579Fri, 21 Oct 2011 02:28:00 +00002011-10-21T11:24:55.768+08:00AyakaSinger-songwriter Ayaka (23) has announced her comeback for 2012. Ayaka had put her singing career on hold to concentrate on treatment for Basedow's Disease. Currently, she is composing music and is scheduled to release a CD next spring under her own independent label. Making her last appearance in Kouhaku in 2009, there is also talk that she will appear as a surprise guest at this year's Kouhakuhttp://unleashthegeek.blogspot.com/2011/10/ayaka-announces-comeback.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unleashthegeek)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673169.post-4256854680763695228Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:02:00 +00002011-10-21T03:41:20.906+08:00Innocent LoveKitagawa Yuujin (34) from the duo Yuzu and announcer Takashima Aya (32), also known as Ayapan, sent a fax to the media on 20th October to announce their marriage. On the same day, the marriage ceremony took place at Misogi Shrine in Yamanashi. They registered their marriage in Yokohama. In the fax, they stated that they met about 6 years ago and although they were busy with work, they were able http://unleashthegeek.blogspot.com/2011/10/kitagawa-yuujin-and-takashima-aya-gets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unleashthegeek)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673169.post-82057977745440392Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:39:00 +00002011-10-20T15:25:20.385+08:00ArashiInoue MaoOn 19th October, NHK announced its love for Maotsujun!!! hosts for the 62nd Kouhaku Uta Gassen. Actress Inoue Mao will lead the Red Team while Arashi will be in charge of the White Team for the second year running. Inoue was selected because of the overwhelming positive response she received from television viewers in 'Ohisama'. She admitted to hesitating when she first received the offer. "It http://unleashthegeek.blogspot.com/2011/10/inoue-mao-and-arashi-to-host-62nd.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unleashthegeek)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673169.post-240936680738859523Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:32:00 +00002011-11-14T21:40:19.486+08:00Ikemen SpotlightName : 松井亮太 Matsui RyotaBirthdate: 9 October 1981Birthplace: ShizuokaBlood type: AProfession: Member of band Wakaba, made up of Kameda Dai (vocals & guitar), Tsukamoto Nobuo (lyrics) and Matsui Ryota (vocals, guitar & harp)Agency: Mother EnterpriseWhat he likes about himself: Won't tell because he is too embarrassed to say it :)What he dislikes about himself: Frizzy hairPlaces he can relax: Bath,http://unleashthegeek.blogspot.com/2011/10/ikemen-spotlight-matsui-ryota.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unleashthegeek)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673169.post-7531284048746768169Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:07:00 +00002011-10-11T21:05:23.506+08:00Gossip and WhatnotActress Fujiwara Norika (40) who is dating Inui Makio (43), a managing director at UBS, returned from their Tahiti trip and landed in Narita at around noon on 10th October. They had left for their holiday on the 3rd. Reporters swarmed around Fujiwara as he trailed about 10 metres behind her. A tabloid magazine recently reported that he had bought an engagement ring and proposed to her. When http://unleashthegeek.blogspot.com/2011/10/fujiwara-norika-returns-from-holiday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unleashthegeek)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673169.post-2213995504430194379Tue, 11 Oct 2011 07:59:00 +00002011-10-11T16:44:23.304+08:00CMInoue MaoMizuho Bank New CM2nd October 2011 19:32The story behind the Mizuho Bank CM filming.This time the location is on top of a mountain in early morning.It's Mount Hachibuse in Nagano Prefecture! A few days after 'Ohisamatsuri', we were back in Nagano!!We were aiming to film as the morning sun rose!So, were we on standby in the middle of the night? No, we started at 2:20 in the morning!!!!This time http://unleashthegeek.blogspot.com/2011/10/inoue-mao-staff-diary-2nd-october-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unleashthegeek)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673169.post-9077071363085050986Mon, 03 Oct 2011 06:15:00 +00002011-10-03T15:01:17.886+08:00Inoue MaoMagazinesScans thanks to maomao!Also, it was reported today that the average ratings for Ohisama is 18.8%, beating Teppan (17.2%) and Gegege no Nyobo (18.6%) ｏ( ^_^ )ｏhttp://unleashthegeek.blogspot.com/2011/10/nhk-weekly-stera-september-30-issue.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unleashthegeek)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673169.post-4771748860481086757Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:17:00 +00002011-09-30T02:55:33.299+08:00This isn't J-related, it's just something that brings back a lot of fond memories. GOG.com is giving out free copies of Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars to celebrate 6 million downloads. The offer only lasts till October 1 7:59 a.m. EDT (11:59 a.m. GMT), so get it quick.Broken Sword is a point-and-click adventure, and I grew up playing many, many of them and the older text-input adventure http://unleashthegeek.blogspot.com/2011/09/get-your-free-copy-of-broken-sword.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unleashthegeek)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673169.post-1836424774127303582Wed, 28 Sep 2011 07:13:00 +00002011-10-25T19:55:10.221+08:00CMOn 28th September, Sawajiri Erika took to the stage for the new product launch of hair care brand syoss. It has been about 7 months since she last made a public appearance on stage. Asked about what work she has lined up next, she replied,"Right now, the details are... There has been some talks but I think it will be revealed in time. Please stay tuned."syoss touts itself as a salon quality brandhttp://unleashthegeek.blogspot.com/2011/09/sawajiri-erika-takes-to-stage-after.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unleashthegeek)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673169.post-8602847501504717589Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:10:00 +00002011-09-28T02:42:43.577+08:00Inoue MaoOhisama⑲22nd September 2011 10:48Continuing from Shigeki Yoko, 'Kazu & Yoko' went on air!!Yoko said,"Please make me look sexy...(*laugh*)" and the make-up artiste drew her a mole! (*laugh*)Kazu-san was very shy at first but as the performance went on, he got into it. The two of them were so cute ♪There are only a few episodes left of 'Ohisama' but make sure you catch it till the end!!Why, becausehttp://unleashthegeek.blogspot.com/2011/09/inoue-mao-staff-diary-22nd-september.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unleashthegeek)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673169.post-5033165619514514880Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:37:00 +00002011-09-27T23:37:54.858+08:00RankingTo commemorate Coffee Day on 1st October, coffee chain Doutor Coffee Shop carried out an online survey to ask which celebrity is most suited to coffee. In the free response survey, Tamura Masakazu emerged tops with 5.9% of the total votes. He is followed by Karasawa Toshiaki (4.8%), Osawa Takao (3.4%), Fukuyama Masaharu (3.3%) and Abe Hiroshi (3.2%). Other questions in the survey are below.Choicehttp://unleashthegeek.blogspot.com/2011/09/ranking-which-celebrity-is-most-suited.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unleashthegeek)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673169.post-5977853997426099993Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:46:00 +00002011-09-27T04:08:59.391+08:00Ikemen Spotlight✲✿ヾ(*✪‿✪*)ノ✿✲Name : 冨森ジャスティン Tomimori JustinNickname : JusBirthdate : 27 June 1989Height : 183cmWeight : 68kgBlood Type : OBirthplace : SaitamaHobby : Watching moviesSpecial Skill : GuitarTalent Agency : CUBE. Inc.Blog : Just in my lifeTomimori Justin is a Japanese Australian hafu. He models for POPEYE magazine, appeared in episodes 1 to 4 in Room of King and is currently (from 4th September 2011http://unleashthegeek.blogspot.com/2011/09/ikemen-spotlight-tomimori-justin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unleashthegeek)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6673169.post-2831972301002141618Sun, 25 Sep 2011 15:48:00 +00002011-09-26T00:26:11.978+08:00Blind ItemsPopular actress H is in a relationship with T from popular group E!- From entertainment reporter Matsumoto on Kikimimi which aired on 22nd September.Popular actor S and model turned talento N are dating! The hint is that S is young but extremely popular and N was once rumoured to be dating an ikemen idol. According to Matsumoto, they make quite an unexpected couple.- From entertainment reporter http://unleashthegeek.blogspot.com/2011/09/blind-items.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (unleashthegeek)2