Takahashi Minami Real Life Web Article Translation January 25, 2011

An article about Takamina, entitled The Leader Who Supports AKB48 “Takamina”, has recently been posted on Real Life Web. Special thanks goes out to htmfan for sharing the article with me / requesting it to be translated – thank you so much! <3 As always I cannot guarantee for my translation to be 100% spot [...]

Takamina and 15 other AKB48 members selected as new “image” of H.I.S. CM December 26, 2010

It was recently revealed in a December 20th Mainichi.jp article that Takamina and 15 other AKB48 members have been selected to be the new “image” of H.I.S new CM. For those of you who are unfamiliar with H.I.S, H.I.S is a travel business group that features a wordwide network of travel agencies, hotels, and other [...]

No Sleeves featured in Special Oricon Interview December 26, 2010

Just like how Takamina was featured in a very lengthy, insightful, picture filled interview back when her 1st photobook was released, No Sleeves was recently featured in a Special Oricon Interview as well! It features interviews with the group as a whole, asks the members individual questions, and also include a lovely photo gallery. Check [...]

Happy 2nd Anniversary No Sleeves! ♥♥♥ November 26, 2010

Happy 2nd Anniversary No Sleeves! <3 Although the group was technically announced on September 3rd 2008, 2 years ago today, on November 26th 2008, No Sleeves’ released their first single, “Relax!”.  Now, two years later, they already have starred in two dramas (Mendol and Kotodama no Onnatachi), have released 5 singles, and are expected to release their [...]

This is Takahashi Minami☆ On a generous impulse this is the second post of the day (LOL) (2010-11-01) November 5, 2010

It’s sunnyyyy I thought, then it started rainingggg I wonder how it is in Tokyo That’s right… Us in No Sleeves went to the Gifu prefecture Gifu was cool We went on location It was cold and the rain was falling so hard, but anyhow it was still fun Particularly afterwards～ Speaking of which! I [...]

This is Takahashi Minami☆ Halloween☆ (2010-11-01) November 5, 2010

Everybodyyyy～～  Happy Halloween But Halloween was yesterday, huh Yeah Yeah That being said! After No Sleeves performed at the Meidai Festival yesterday At Acchan’s house There was a Halloween Party The guests were Acchan, Mariko-sama, Nozofisu, No Sleeves, Norotan And… Shinobu-san Making a total of 8 happy people There was also a lavished meal I ate [...]

This is Takahashi Minami☆ Meidai Festival! (2010-10-31) November 3, 2010

Yeah Yeah  Today No Sleeves went to the Meidai* Festival It was the first time only the three of us in No Sleeves performed live and did this and that    I experienced the Meidai Festival last year when AKB48 performed there, however since it was only the three of us I was really nervous～  But [...]

Takahashi Minami 1st Photobook “Takamina” Ranks at #1 on Oricon Book Charts! (2010-10-21) October 25, 2010

A recent article on the Oricon website has revealed that Takamina’s 1st Photobook, “Takamina,” which was released on September 22nd, has ranked at #1 in Oricon’s “book” catagory! I’ve translated the article, which you can read here: Takahashi Minami First Photobook – AKB Solo 4th First Place Group  Popular idol group AKB48 Team A Captain, Takahashi [...]

This is Takahashi Minami☆☆Hiroshima☆ (2010-10-03) October 8, 2010

Good eveningー Today was Heavy Rotation’s nation-wide handshake event in Hiroshima It’s been a while since the last nation-wide handshake event, I couldn’t believe how long the line was! The last time’s Ponytail to Shushu occasion was Team A’s new public performance lesson Man, seeing as where we came from it’s really been a while By [...]

This is Takahashi Minami☆ Impression!!! (2010-09-27) October 1, 2010

Yakushiji was amazing!!! I was really impressed!!!! I’m ashamed to say that I was ready to burst into tears right at the opening.   As I descended the temple I felt like “I’m going to die!?” because many memories of the past 5 years passed before my eyes. It was a mysterious place～ I’d like to experience [...]