Transitions 101

I was slightly horrifed to discover that I left off this article from 2013 and never quite returned to finishing it! Once again, am very sorry for the inactivity.



15 years ago, Arashi debuted with their single, “A.RA.SHI” on 3 November 1999. To celebrate the entry into their 15th anniversary year, we’ve compiled 15 years’ worth of 150 Arashi trends! From nostalgic fads to persisting preferences, we bring to you the people, things and items that Arashi is obsessed with.

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Trends #26 ~ #50 focus on Aiba!

( Flowers on a birthday )

It's been a while since I've done one of these! The members talk about their anniversary tour with a particular emphasis on vegetables...



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( A humiliation that surpassed past humiliations. )

I know many of you haven't seen this, so just walk on by if you don't want to be spoiled.

Here's an adorable segment where Ohno recalled his awkward moment with Matsujun.



( I knew I was in the wrong, but I couldn't admit it. )

Taking a break from the member interviews and delving into the cross-talk! The members give tantalizing glimpses into what went behind each song.



( "I'll never sing this song unless Ohno-san is around!" )

I actually got to the last part of the crosstalk for the 2008 Arashi Around Asia concert! [checks concert no. 1 off the list]

9 pages down, 42 more to go...



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( I don't do sliding. )

Here's part 1 of an ambitious attempt to translate the Kokuritsu Photo Book Crosstalk. But honestly, how could I resist? The members take us on a journey through their 6 years in Kokuritsu. Here's how it began.



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( My photos were filled with Sho-chan. )