Japanese idol group Nogizaka46 has released the CD cover art for their upcoming 25th single Shiawase no Hogoshoku (“Happiness Camouflage”) which is set to hit shelves in Japan on March 25, 2020.

The photos for each edition of the single were taken by Japanese photographer Masanori Ikeda, whose photography work spans from the music industry to advertisement. The shots were taken in early February this year at a studio in Yokohama.

The song is centred on graduation and dance, and imagines a prom that takes place in the near future aboard a spaceship.

A large set was built in the studio to take the photos on. The members explained that it was difficult taking the photos wearing the astronaut helmets because their faces would never show up because of the lighting.

The CD covers include Mai Shiraishi, as well as several members who are graduating from Nogizaka46 with this single. The spaceship theme conjures up an image of these members moving on to new heights.

Issue 038 Mar of the cute girls fashion magazine LARME was released today on January 17.

Making her cover photo return to 2019’s first issue after a year and a half is Asuka Saitō of Japanese idol group Nogizaka46.

The issue includes a section by Saitō talking about her everyday life including her recent routine, three big pieces of news from 2018, her plans for Valentine’s Day this year, her comments on her LARME photoshoot and more. There is also a fashion feature of her dressed as a flower fairy.

This issue’s special feature section focuses on “Red,” LARME’s recommended colour for this spring, a Valentine’s piece and more. LARME’s iconic models Yui Kanno, Maria Kurotaki, Risa Nakamura and Chisato Yoshiki also talk about their aspirations for 2019 while donning colourful furisode.

Don’t miss out on this year’s LARME trends in the newest issue.

Having wrapped up the Snoopy Museum in September 2018, the Sony Music Roppongi Museum is set to open as a new and even more exiting museum next year. The first exhibition to welcome the re-opening will be the Nogizaka46 Artworks Daitai Zenbu Ten (‘Exhibition of Almost All Nogizaka46 Artwork’) which will run from January 11 to May 12.

Fans of the Japanese idol group Nogizaka46 can look forward to seeing CD covers on display as well as actual outfits worn during their music videos, unreleased artwork and much more. It will be an accumulation of almost all of their artwork since their debut in 2012.

Exclusive merchandise developed for the event will be sold, and there will even be a café called the Zaka CAFE with food made in collaboration with the members. Live concert footage will be screened using a crystal LED display that will make you feel like you’re really there.

Special preview days of the event will be held from November 11 to 14 giving an early peek into the exhibition before it opens to the general public on January 15. Tickets to the early previews go on sale via on November 30 from noon (JST) via Lawson Tickets. General tickets will be available on December 15 from 10:00am (JST)

Further information on the menu items, merchandise and more will be posted on the venue’s official website in the coming months.

4 members of the Japanese idol unit Nogizaka46 were selected to appear in the latest edition of Zipper SPRING (released March 23rd) for Harajuku style fashion. Members including Hinako Kitano – who is an official Zipper model – as well as Rina Ikoma, Asuka Saitō, and Miona Hori.

The magazine comes with a separate booklet with a “kawaii” theme entitled Nogizaka46 no “Kawaii no Himitsu” BOOK which features and interview and photos with the members. With this included, the magazine is packed full of tips from idols on the secrets to being kawaii.

But it doesn’t stop there, as there’s a make-up section from Miori Ichikawa (NMB48) who challenges herself to an image change, as well as godly make-up techniques from make-up YouTuber Miyu. And expect to see a number of famous Japanese girls showing off their stylish fashion, including singer Ai Takahashi, and actresses Tao Tsuchiya, Sakurako Ohara and Hana Sugisaki.

Expect to see tips on how to co-ordinate your outfits for March too, and an interview with the internationally popular idol megastar Moga Mogami (Dempagumi.inc).

Auditions to appear in Zipper as a model have also recently been announced, making this edition of Zipper one that J-fashion fans cannot afford to miss!

■Information

Zipper SPRING Edition

On Sale: March 23rd, 2017

Price: ￥580 (tax-inclusive)

Official Website: http://www.zipper.jp/

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