Born Free

Hi again

2011-06-16T22:17:00.001+08:00

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RIP

2010-12-19T23:55:00.002+08:00

CONTROL - next January

2010-12-07T22:11:00.000+08:00

NF

2010-12-06T20:53:00.000+08:00

Turning a new leaf

2010-10-22T23:05:00.002+08:00

Bye bye to the old days

Move on to a new arena

Let bygones be bygones

No point to linger on

Useless to drag along

Enough is just enough

Farewell ... bygone years

Hotaru 2 finale

2010-09-16T13:12:00.002+08:00

They live happily ever after.

Getting married

2010-09-11T19:57:00.000+08:00

Love Love

2010-09-02T12:22:00.001+08:00

Naohito Fujiki

2010-08-26T10:37:00.001+08:00

Love Love (Epi 5)

2010-08-07T12:37:00.001+08:00

Hotaru no Hikari Season 2

2010-08-06T20:46:00.000+08:00

...

2010-08-06T13:23:00.001+08:00

Epi 5 Miso Soup

2010-08-06T13:13:00.002+08:00

Becoming a professional housewife

Hotaru Season 2 Epi 4

2010-08-05T10:30:00.001+08:00

Amemiya and Takano

At a wedding

2010-07-31T12:43:00.001+08:00

Happy 38th Birthday

2010-07-19T10:04:00.001+08:00

Pillow Talk is Extra

~修小楷~ says http://images.plurk.com/4873473_fef9764b0026c4322d7757eb4d01488f.jpg 美好的魔幻時光！ - #6562u8

2010-07-03T21:53:00.000+08:00

~修小楷~ says http://images.plurk.com/4873473_fef9764b0026c4322d7757eb4d01488f.jpg 美好的魔幻時光！ - #6562u8

When he was young

2010-06-30T22:21:00.001+08:00

Naohito Fujiki Summer

2010-06-29T18:35:00.001+08:00

Hotaru opens on July 7 (updated)

2010-06-20T21:10:00.007+08:00

Video link to Hotaru promotion press conference:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUBX2ITbGHQ

Acknowledgements: http://mypaper.pchome.com.tw/

Rice Ball Family - Shiou

2010-06-06T17:47:00.000+08:00

Coming soon

2010-06-05T23:23:00.000+08:00

Nao's second child

2010-05-22T17:47:00.003+08:00

Naohito Fujiki has become a father again. He announced on his website that his second child has just been born. :-)

Glow of Fireflies

2010-05-11T23:27:00.008+08:00

Hotaru returns to Japan from a deployment to Hong Kong. In her three years’ absence, she has not contacted Takano Buchou at all but heads straight back to Takano’s house as soon as she goes back to Japan. To many people's surprise, Hotaru hasn’t changed a bit but exactly the same as she was three years ago, exuding her innocent ‘charm’ of a lady otaku to the fullest extent. Takano Buchou is dumbfounded when he gets to see her and dashes out the house, leaving Hotaru behind.

Takano Buchou goes to meet with a pretty woman. Hotaru asks him about the mysterious woman when she learns about it. Takano Buchou said coldly,’ A person should have changed after three years. I’m no longer the same person as I was back then.’

The story between Takano Buchou and Hotaru unfolds.

Hotaru no Hiraki (promotion) video link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYzQaeRauNw&feature=related

Source: www.wretch.cc/blog/geld/7230893

Hotaru no Hikari Season 2

2010-05-10T21:26:00.003+08:00

Hotaru no Hikari Season 2

Will wedding bells ring this summer for Amemiya Hotaru and Takano Seiichi?

When Hotaru 1 focussed on Hotaru’s reawakening to love, then Hotaru 2 will be more on her love story with her mentor-cum-hero, Takano Seiichi.

Shojo manga ‘Hotaru no Hikari’ has published so far 15 issues. In issue 14, Takano goes to see Hotaru’s parents and asks for their permission to marry Hotaru. However, Hotaru is not sure about their relationship especially when Tankano suddenly goes to Okinawa and meets with his father and ex-wife there. I haven’t got to read issue 15 yet. Anyhow, I have a feeling or just wishful thinking that they will eventually live happily ever after. As many Hotaru’s fans may have wished so, probably the story between the two will go along this line of a happy ending. Adding some twists and turns to the popular 2007 TV drama, there might be some obstacles in their quest of true love but who could bear the thought of seeing them parting with each other and living with sorrow for the rest of their life.

NTV announced a couple of days ago it plans to air the drama series on Wednesdays at 10:00pm local time from July. Wow, couldn’t believe that there will be another hot summer with Takano and Hotaru. It has been three whole years since we last watched Hotaru. And it’s only two more months of waiting before we will fall in love with Takano, again. I can only say that life is unbelievably blissful and we are always showered with lots of fun.

Hey gals, enjoy this coming summer and enjoy Naohito Fujiki (in any way whatsoever you can imagine). Just let our fantasy run wild (at least for this summer).

Personal Taste

2010-05-04T19:29:00.005+08:00

Personal Taste stars Son Ye Jin and Lee Min Ho. A romance comedy that resembles Fujiki's Hotaru in some way. A love story develops after the man moves into the woman's house. A tender-hearted man and an absent-minded woman. They share their thoughts and feelings at the courtyard of the traditional Korean house they are living in.

By the way, before long, Fujiki's fans will get to see Takano san in Hotaru. The filming of the drama is going on. Looking forward to another summer with Hotaru.

Latest

2010-05-03T20:40:00.000+08:00

Oh Ji Ho in Japan

2010-04-27T22:23:00.006+08:00

Korean actor Oh Ji Ho promoted his acclaimed costume drama, Chuno, in Japan. His fans threw a birthday party, though belated, to the Korean heart-throb.

Peace and quiet

2010-04-27T21:58:00.000+08:00

Hotaru no Hikari II

2010-04-27T21:55:00.000+08:00

Takano san is making a come back this summer.

Congrats to Naohito

2010-04-25T11:18:00.005+08:00

Naohito Fujiki has been honoured with a best supporting actor award for his role in 'The day I decided not to cry', a recent tv drama of his.

He was all good in the drama. Remember the roof top scene in which he mourned the death of his mentor? The impact was subtle yet powerful.

Oh Ji Ho in Hawaii

2010-04-25T11:15:00.004+08:00

Korean actor Oh Ji Ho defines what modern masculinity is. The photos were taken in Hawaii.

Shinzanmono

2010-04-24T21:40:00.003+08:00

Hiroshi Abe stars in Shinzanmono, an adaptation of Keigo Higoshino's latest novel. The takes on the role of a police detective named Kaga Kyoichiro.

Shizanmono is the 8th volume of the Kaga Kyoichiro series. Keigo's novels are not strangers to Japanes drama and film buffs. Naohito Fujiki's G@me is one the adaptations.

MORE, May Issue, 2003

2010-04-23T09:19:00.006+08:00

An extract from an interview in MORE magazine, May issue,2003

Many women have been fascinated by the manly beauty that Naohito Fujiki displays when he is playing the guitar. But what is masculinity to him? Fujiki answered it was being steadfast in belief and getting things done.
The reporter remarked that during the interview, she ( I singledmindedly think that the reporter had to be a lady reporter. ) could feel the perseverance exuded from Fujiki. She thought that it was a truthful representation of Fujiki’s years of hard work and his growing confidence. Even if Fujiki was already an established artist with a number of accomplishments under his belt, he was still working very hard as always and striving for excellence.

Seven years on, Fujiki has since taken on many different roles, in addition to a wide range of characters he has played, he is also the husband to a woman with whom he has been in love since a tender age and father of a 3-year-old; he is pretty much the same person he himself described back then. Steadfast. Going all out in every endeavour he is after. Perhaps this is the biggest reason why Naohito Fujiki is attracted to many not so young women who have discerning eyes for the inner beauty of decent men.

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2010-04-21T19:51:00.007+08:00

NF has a group of staunch supporters in Taiwan. They went to his concerts and plays in Japan. They held birthday parties for Nao in Taiwan even the birthday boy had never attended any of them. They keep a number of blogs with their thoughts of Nao and his works and what happens to him lately. If FBI is the official fan club of Nao, then the Taiwan ladies have formed an unofficial one overseas. Across the Straitin China and Hong Kong, though NF also has a following, the Taiwan fans seem to be more organized perhaps because they are more proficient in Japanese, have easier access to Japanese cable TV channel, and are more influenced by the Japanese culture not only pop culture but culture in a wider context.

If one can’t understand Japanese, Taiwan is undeniably the only relatively reliable source of a considerably wide coverage of Nao’s news in a languge other than Japanese, in this case Chinese. In other words, without Taiwan, fans outside Japan could possibly find it really hard to even catch a glimpse of Nao or have access to some little stories of him. Chances are when his TV drama is done, he will become non-existence until a new one is aired. In that case, fans will never know about his annual concert tours, his new projects, his new releases, his appearances on TV and when his boy started school. The sustainability of Nao’s popularity overseass should attribute to the efforts and time contributed by the Taiwanese fans.

For me, getting to know Nao means a lot of enjoyment in a life that is somewhat stifling. For one thing, he is a decent gentlemen who is very pleasant to look at. For another thing, Naohito Fujiki is a key which opens many doors to the Japanese culture. That’s more than simply admiration and fantasy over a good looking, talented, and fine Japanese artist. It's an enriching experience.

Nao's son (update)

2010-04-20T21:46:00.013+08:00

(above) Media coverage

(above) Toddler Nao (This was Naohito himself, not his son.)

(above) A spy snapshot of papa Nao on his son's first school day

Naohito Fujiki's 3-year old son attended kindergarten recently.

PS Fujiki's boy started school last week. Several Japanese magazines reported that Fujiki, who doned a suit and wore glasses, and his boy attended the start-of-the-school-year ceremony. Mama was, of course, there too. She was spotted taking photos for the father and son.

Nao 2003

2010-04-17T00:21:00.002+08:00

retro

2010-04-13T20:08:00.005+08:00

Nostalgia

2010-04-12T23:14:00.001+08:00

...

2010-04-07T22:37:00.001+08:00

In Memory of Leslie Cheung

2010-04-01T21:50:00.003+08:00

... Tina Leung, one of the icons of a bygone era, passed away y'day. RIP.

A gift

2010-03-28T10:53:00.001+08:00

A friend of mine sent this a while ago. What a gorgeous present. Thanks a lot.

Sakura

2010-03-25T22:39:00.003+08:00

Last episode

2010-03-24T23:24:00.000+08:00

Baby Face PC 童顔刑事SP II

2010-03-06T23:23:00.003+08:00

It will open in May this year.

Naohito Fujiki

2010-02-21T21:30:00.001+08:00

Chuno - Oh Ji Ho

2010-02-21T21:24:00.000+08:00

Oshareism Kyoto Special

2010-02-20T18:28:00.008+08:00

Source : http://inaotw.blog123.fc2.com

Episode 5 - next

2010-02-20T09:51:00.004+08:00

Miki is on the brink of an emotional break down and goes up to the roof top in an attempt to take her life. Kirino comes, drags her back and both roll on the ground. Kirino slaps Miki on her face. He sends her to hospital....Then, the fight back ensues. From episode five onwards, Kirino becomes a key character in the drama.

Naohito Fujiki on VS 嵐

2010-02-20T09:42:00.007+08:00

The program was aired on Feb 18. Naohito Fujiki, Eikura Nana, Anne and Kaname Jun, among others, were the guests of the show. They entered into a competition in which Fujiki and Kaneme climbed a rock wall. Fujiki did that once on Oshareism. A veteran already. Given his age, he was fast. He must have had trained up himself regularly.

Video links:

http://www.youtube.com/user/01arashi1#p/u/6/6vtV6KZiGHM

http://www.youtube.com/user/01arashi1#p/u/5/oTlNQfrGBpA

http://www.youtube.com/user/01arashi1#p/u/4/vPoqcVfj2X0

http://www.youtube.com/user/01arashi1#p/u/3/tpkr9wS5eNo

http://www.youtube.com/user/01arashi1#p/u/2/5wX2bOncUTU

More tears ...

2010-02-20T00:40:00.004+08:00

Naka nai to kimeta hi - fight back

2010-02-19T17:05:00.003+08:00

In the next episode, Kirino will play a key role in fighting against injustice in the company. Miki will become stronger and will stand up for herself. There are four more episodes in this drama. Wish next Tuesday would come sooner.

Change yourself

2010-02-18T18:29:00.004+08:00

Nothing will change if you yourself don't change - Naohito Fujiki said in an interview promoting Naka nai to kimeta hi.

A tearful Nao in epi. 4

2010-02-18T11:42:00.009+08:00

Kirino san was alone moaning the sudden and tragic death of his mentor. Naohito didn't say any line in this scene but the impact was stunningly overwhelming and the message was crystal clear - sadness. He wanted to light a cigarette as if he was in an attempt to suppress the deep sorrow. But he ended up gazing at the cigarette pack, his hand was shaking a bit, recalling just a couple of days ago in the very same spot he and his mentor smoked and chatted. Tears welled in his eyes that were staring in the distance without focusing on any object or anything. He lowered his head, looked up again and choked back his tears. The cigarette was still in his hand. The pain of losing someone whom he looked upon to was so acute.

This is the best acting from Naohito Fujiki that I have ever seen. Really impressive. He shed tears many times in his other drama series. But this time these tears were the most heart-wrenching to watch.

Link to Naka nai to kimeta hi

http://www.natnatvip.org/

Episode 5 - Miki fights back

Chinese pair win figure skating Olympics gold

2010-02-16T21:24:00.003+08:00

Dream the impossible dream.

Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo are the champions of Winter Olympics figure skating in Vancouver, Canada. The sports has long been dominated by skaters from North America and Europe. This year, the Chinese pair are making their presence felt. Hope that more Chinese athletes will have their dreams come true in the Winter Olympics 2010.

"The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part; the essential thing in life is not conquering but fighting well."
- Pierre de Coubertin (founder of the modern Olympic Games).

2002 Winter Olympics

2010-02-15T18:35:00.002+08:00

Happy Valentine's Day

2010-02-14T01:30:00.001+08:00

Roses are red

Violets are blue

Sugar is sweet

So are you

Chinese New Year

2010-02-14T01:00:00.000+08:00

Happy Year of the Tiger

Episode 3

2010-02-10T22:26:00.002+08:00

rating 10%

Episode 2

2010-02-09T19:14:00.004+08:00

There are only five minutes of Nao in total in the second episode. It is reported that he will play a big role from episode five. Looking forward to it.

Spring

2010-02-08T21:06:00.002+08:00

February

2010-02-07T17:52:00.004+08:00

It is just wonderful to wake up to a beautiful face which brightens up the day. Right?

Watched two episodes of 'The Day I Stop Crying". The story is a bit dark. But do think that the drama could be useful for corporate training. First, when a crisis occurs, the management should be the first to jump out to control the situation rather than shirking responsibilites, looking for scapegoats. Second, rookies should be watchful about co-workers. They are people who are working with you but not necessary friends. Third, rookies should prepare to own up their mistakes as well as others. Fourth, the management has to delegate power to subornates but at the same time remote control them. Afterall, they are the ones who will have to clear up the mess left by junior staff. Remember Nao's character in the drama gets down on his knees, hands on the floor, bows deeply, with the face only less than a few centimeters abouve the floor, to the clients since a wrong quotation has been sent out?

My name is Bond...

2010-02-07T17:31:00.000+08:00

... Naohito Bond

Year of the Tiger

2010-02-07T16:37:00.001+08:00

We'er about to usher in the year of the tiger.

Happy holidays.

The Day When I Stop Crying - Video link

2010-02-04T21:14:00.002+08:00

Episode one http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMTQ4NjE4ODg4.html

Episode two http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMTUwMjUwODYw.html

Trick

2010-02-04T18:38:00.003+08:00

Trick - an ad

Video link

http://tieba.baidu.com/%CC%D9%C4%BE%D6%B1%C8%CB/shipin/play/2db781d3d9b16b2e7971d2bb/

The day when I stop crying - ratings

2010-02-03T22:56:00.002+08:00

Episode one - 10.2%
Episode two - 7.5%

Wulai Cat

2010-02-01T22:29:00.002+08:00

Miao Miao

It was so adorable. Quietly appreciating the gentle power of the waterfall. Oblivious to danger, greed, desire, whatsoever.

Naohito's February

2010-02-01T20:13:00.005+08:00

Nao is General Manager of an Italian food company in 'The Day I Stopped Crying'. In Episode one, the character he plays has just been transferred back to Tokyo from a stint in Hong Kong. As usual, his character is a mature and level-headed man. Cold on outside but warm on inside. This type of role suits him well. Can't stand seeing him yelling and going mad on TV. He wins his fans' hearts with subtlety in his personality and acting.

...

2010-01-31T15:33:00.002+08:00

Nao

2010-01-31T14:37:00.000+08:00

The day when I stop crying - episode one

2010-01-30T19:14:00.001+08:00

Promoting the new drama

2010-01-27T21:59:00.000+08:00

Naka nai to kimeya hi - opens on Jan 26

2010-01-24T10:34:00.003+08:00

Every Tuesday at 9 pm - The day when I stop crying

Fujiki Naohito as Kirino Seiji 桐野征治

The day when I stop crying - presser

2010-01-20T21:47:00.001+08:00

Uni of laughter

2010-01-17T11:07:00.002+08:00

If one is tired of humour

one is tired of living

Za Ondekoza

2010-01-17T11:05:00.000+08:00

365 days of bliss

2010-01-17T11:01:00.002+08:00

Finally worked out how to put up the calendar with least damage to the pictures. Hanging it up with a clothes hanger. Probably only the top of each beautiful picture is creased. On Dec 31., 2010, it will be brought down and return to its original state. Looks good.

B'day of Nao's wife

2010-01-17T10:58:00.002+08:00

January 15 is the birthday of Nao's wife. A Taiwan fan's site reported that Nao's fans sent a strawberry birthday cake to her. That was very sweet.

Nao and strawberries

2010-01-12T20:28:00.001+08:00

Happy January

2010-01-11T22:14:00.000+08:00

Oh Ji Ho at Jo Han Sun's wedding

2010-01-10T20:09:00.004+08:00

Actor Jo Han Sun got married on Jan 9 and threw a wedding party at Seoul Imperial Palace Hotel. Among the guests, Oh Ji Ho was there to give the newly-wed his best wishes.

A gift from me to you

2010-01-08T22:09:00.001+08:00

Happy b'day, my love!

Hong Kong International Airport

2010-01-08T20:02:00.002+08:00

New Year cards created by Nao's fans

2010-01-02T09:51:00.001+08:00

From various sources

Wulai Fall

2010-01-01T23:06:00.002+08:00

Happy 2010

2010-01-01T10:47:00.002+08:00

Source - http://thankfuleverynao.blog114.fc2.com/blog-entry-974.html

NF

2009-12-26T22:41:00.003+08:00

Season's Greetings

2009-12-25T10:45:00.000+08:00

Rokushaku Fundoshi 六尺褌

2009-12-16T21:22:00.001+08:00

Za Ondekoza

2009-12-15T22:36:00.003+08:00

A spectacular performance that combines art and athleticism.

Yoshida Takahiro (Prime Drumner)

Za Ondekoza

Still walking

2009-12-12T20:13:00.004+08:00

A beautifully written book on midlife crisis. Every character comes to life with the help of the author meticulous observation and careful portray of details. Looking forward to watching the movie.

Lunch with Jan Wong

2009-12-12T20:10:00.001+08:00

It has been tucked away in a corner on the top shelf for a long long time. Brought it along when returned to this place. Jan Wong is Chinese Canadian. A very renowned journalist. Have lunch with her -- a hiliarious experience.

A ring

2009-12-12T19:42:00.002+08:00

Bought on an island. Entangled snakes. Wicked and sexy.

Goldie

2009-12-06T16:53:00.003+08:00

The 3 goldfish have been around for almost 2 years. Goldie is my favourite. She wakes up around the same time as I do and greets me with the most adorable dance her style. Her appetite is never satiable. She can eat all day. Whitie, at the background, is her best friend. I guess he is a boy. If not they do not hang around with each other all the time.

Goldie, were you yawning? (with Teeny-weeny following her all the time)

Naohito Concert 2009

2009-12-05T19:20:00.005+08:00

It's worth waiting. I feel like I was at the concert hall seeing Naohito performing live when I watch the DVD. How many times will I watch it before I call a halt? I believe I will never have enough of such a spectacular show.

Finally

2009-12-01T21:15:00.001+08:00

The DVD has just arrived. Hooray.

X'mas is less than a month away

2009-11-29T16:04:00.002+08:00

'There seems a magic in the very name of Christmas.' (Charles Dickens, A Christmas Dinner)

Her season's greetings come every November for almost 20 years non-stop. I have never ever missed one. One day, when the X'mas wishes cease to come, that means....

Christmas is a season when we step back to spend time with family, friends and loved ones. A time to show each other we care, and a time to indulge in old traditions and relive magical memories. ( Crabtree & Evelyn )

Let's cherish each day as if it is the last.

Bundles of joy

2009-11-28T20:41:00.002+08:00

"Letters from the angels no. 5 and prime campaign" aiming at encouraging people to adopt babies who need loving parents is now underway in Korea. Local singers and actors posed with some of the babies to spead the message of love and sharing.

Naohito Fujiki 2010

2009-11-28T10:47:00.006+08:00

Source: Naohito Fujiki Official Calendar 2010