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Daigaku Honyaku Center
, initials of is a Japanese manufacturer dealing in cosmetics and health food supplements headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. It was established in 1972. Originally started in Japan as a translation business, DHC Corporation ventured into other enterprises and is now a leading manufacturer of cosmetics, vitamins, healthy foods, and lingerie. In addition to these ventures, DHC Corporation has an educational and publishing department, hotel and spa, and two aesthetic salons. It is also a minor shareholder in the music chart operator Oricon Inc. and a parent company to JFL affiliate station Cross FM. It started a helicopter business in 2008. DHC's flagship brand name is "Olive Virgin Oil". Sponsored sporting events *LBO Ladies Bowling Tour *Sagan Tosu football club (on shirts) * IFBA (International Federation of Broomball Associations) World Broomball Championships, Tomokomai, Japan (November 2014) Platinum tournament sponsor and sponsor of the Japanese broomball Team (Team Red, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kabushiki Gaisha
A or ''kabushiki kaisha'', commonly abbreviated K.K. or KK, is a type of defined under the Companies Act of Japan. The term is often translated as "stock company", "joint-stock company" or "stock corporation". The term ''kabushiki gaisha'' in Japan refers to any joint-stock company regardless of country of origin or incorporation; however, outside Japan the term refers specifically to joint-stock companies incorporated in Japan. Usage in language In Latin script, ''kabushiki kaisha'', with a , is often used, but the original Japanese pronunciation is ''kabushiki gaisha'', with a , owing to ''rendaku''. A ''kabushiki gaisha'' must include "" in its name (Article 6, paragraph 2 of the Companies Act). In a company name, "" can be used as a prefix (e.g. , ''Dentsu, kabushiki gaisha Dentsū'', a style called , ''mae-kabu'') or as a suffix (e.g. , ''Toyota, Toyota Jidōsha kabushiki gaisha'', a style called , ''ato-kabu''). Many Japanese companies translate the phrase "" in their ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japan FM League
The Japan FM League (JFL; ) is a Japanese commercial radio network. It is organised by J-Wave and was established on 1 October 1993. JFL's main ideal is to respect the operation of each of its affiliates, letting each affiliate flourish under its own terms. The network is a co-operative, with each affiliate offering its resources when useful. So, for example, when J-Wave wants to air a concert or ask for interviews when a group tours in Nagoya, it can easily borrow the studios of Zip FM (the JFL affiliate there) to help produce what's needed. List of affiliates Former affiliate station Programmes * ''Hot 100'' References External links Japan FM Leagueat J-Wave J-Wave is an commercial radio station based in Tokyo, Japan, broadcasting on 81.3 FM from the Tokyo Skytree to the Tokyo area. J-Wave airs mostly music, including J-pop, C-pop, and Western music, covering a wide range of formats. The station i ... Radio in Japan Mass media in Tokyo Japanese radio netwo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nana (singer)
Im Jin-ah (; born September 14, 1991), known professionally as Nana (), is a South Korean singer, actress, and model known for her work as a former group member of the South Korean girl group After School and its subgroups, Orange Caramel and After School Red. As an actress, Nana has starred in various television dramas such as '' Love Weaves Through a Millennium'' (2015), ''The Good Wife'' (2016), '' Kill It'' (2019), and ''Justice'' (2019). Early life Nana was born on September 14, 1991. She graduated from in Cheongju and was a participant in the 2009 Asia Pacific Super Model Contest. Career 2009–2013: Debut with After School and Orange Caramel In November 2009 Nana debuted in After School along with Raina as third-generation members with the release of After School's second EP, ''Because of You''. In June 2010 Nana, along with After School members Raina and Lizzy, formed a sub-unit called Orange Caramel. In July 2011 Nana was part of the After School sub-unit A. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erika Yamakawa
is a fashion model from Japan. She is from Iwate. She appeared in the show-business production ''Avant-gardes''. She was a gravure idol. Career She won Miss Young Magazine in 1998, then became a model. At present, she mainly appears on TV variety programs. In February 2007, she married Japanese comedian Monkikki. On March 11, 2010, she had her first child. Yamakawa will star in the 2016 rock musical ''Stand in the World'', based on the music of Head Phones President. Activities TV Programs * ''Human Variety Nichiyo no Magellan'' (ヒューマンバラエティ 日曜のマゼラン), Higashinippon Broadcasting * ''S Para'' (Sパラ), Television Kanagawa * ''Kiseki Taiken Unbelievable'' (奇跡体験!アンビリバボー), Fuji Television * ''Heroine Tanjo'' (ヒロイン誕生), TV Osaka * ''Urinari Geinojin Shako Dance Bu'' (ウリナリ芸能人社交ダンス部), Nippon Television * ''Tensai Terebikun Wide'' (天才てれびくんワイド), 2001–03 * ''Tensai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BuzzFeed
BuzzFeed, Inc. is an American Internet mass media, media, news and entertainment company with a focus on digital media. Based in New York City, BuzzFeed was founded in 2006 by Jonah Peretti and John Seward Johnson III, John S. Johnson III to focus on tracking viral content. Kenneth Lerer, co-founder and chairman of ''HuffPost, The Huffington Post'', started as a co-founder and investor in BuzzFeed and is now the executive chairman. Originally known for online quizzes, "listicles", and pop culture articles, the company has grown into a global media and technology company, providing coverage on a variety of topics including politics, DIY, animals, and business. BuzzFeed generates revenue through native advertising, a strategy that helps increase the likelihood of viewers reading through the content of advertisements. In late 2011, BuzzFeed hired Ben Smith (journalist), Ben Smith of ''Politico'' as editor-in-chief, to expand the site into long-form journalism and reportage under ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chisato Moritaka
(born 11 April 1969) is a Japanese pop singer who also is notable as a songwriter. She is affiliated with Up-Front Create, a subsidiary of the Up-Front Group. [Kyoto Sangyo University guide to famous Japanese personages Moritaka's singing career as the unrivaled "Dance Queen" began in May 1987 with the release of her debut album ''New Season (Chisato Moritaka album), New Season''. She differed from many other female Japanese idol, idol singers in Japan in that she wrote her own lyrics for majority of her albums. More than 60 of her songs were composed by Hideo Saitō (musician, born 1958), Hideo Saitō. Moritaka also played drums on many of the tracks, as well as piano, guitar, recorder, clarinet, and other instruments. Her musical sty ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akihiro Miwa
(born 15 May 1935), better known by his stage name , is a Japanese singer, actor, director, composer, author and drag queen. Career Miwa began his career aged 17 as a professional cabaret singer in the Ginza district in Chūō, Tokyo, after having moved to the city in 1952. He began working in various nightclubs singing his favourites from the French chansons, such as those of Édith Piaf, Yvette Guilbert and Marie Dubas. Miwa became well known in 1957 after his smash-hit "Me Que Me Que", which included a string of profanities not used in media at the time. He also became renowned for his effeminate beauty, making him a hit with the media, and performed a monthly show at Shibuya Jean-Jean called (''"The World of Akihiro Miwa"'') from the 1970s until its closure in 2000, as well as touring Japan. Social activism As well as his entertainment career, Miwa has also written many books, and is known for his outspoken and often highly critical comments on social issues, the gover ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Korea
South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the southern half of the Korea, Korean Peninsula and borders North Korea along the Korean Demilitarized Zone, with the Yellow Sea to the west and the Sea of Japan to the east. Like North Korea, South Korea claims to be the sole legitimate government of the entire peninsula and List of islands of South Korea, adjacent islands. It has Demographics of South Korea, a population of about 52 million, of which half live in the Seoul Metropolitan Area, the List of largest cities, ninth most populous metropolitan area in the world; other major cities include Busan, Daegu, and Incheon. The Korean Peninsula was inhabited as early as the Lower Paleolithic period. Gojoseon, Its first kingdom was noted in Chinese records in the early seventh century BC. From the mid first century BC, various Polity, polities consolidated into the rival Three Kingdoms of Korea, kingdoms of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Sil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seoul Shinmun
''Seoul Shinmun'' () is a Korean-language daily newspaper published in South Korea. The newspaper claims descendency from a newspaper established by Englishman Ernest Bethell in Korea on 29 June 1904 called '' The Korea Daily News'' (''Taehan maeil sinbo''); per this claim, ''Seoul Shinmun'' would be the oldest active newspaper in South Korea. It published in both English and Korean, and soon became significantly influential due to its ability to publish critically about the Japanese government, which was rapidly encroaching on Korean sovereignty at the time. However, mounting pressure caused it to be sold in 1910. It renamed to ''Maeil sinbo'', and largely published along Japanese colonial government lines. After the liberation of Korea, the newspaper was seized by the United States Army Military Government in Korea in November 1945 and reorganized as ''Seoul Shinmun''. The paper continued under this name, although it briefly published under the name ''Jinjung Shinmun'' during ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
HuffPost Korea
''HuffPost'' (''The Huffington Post'' until 2017, itself often abbreviated as ''HPo'') is an American progressive news website, with localized and international editions. The site offers news, satire, blogs, and original content, and covers politics, business, entertainment, environment, technology, popular media, lifestyle, culture, comedy, healthy eating, young women's interests, and local news featuring columnists. It was created to provide a progressive alternative to conservative news websites such as the Drudge Report. The site contains its own content and user-generated content via video blogging, audio, and photo. In 2012, the website became the first commercially run United States digital media enterprise to win a Pulitzer Prize. Founded by Arianna Huffington, Andrew Breitbart, Kenneth Lerer, and Jonah Peretti, the site was launched on May 9, 2005, as a counterpart to the Drudge Report. In March 2011, it was acquired by AOL for US$315 million, with Arianna Huffin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World Broomball Championships
The IFBA World Broomball Championships (WBC), formerly the "World Broomball Championships", is the premiere international competition for the sport of broomball and is organized and administered by the International Federation of Broomball Associations (IFBA). The competition is organized every even-numbered year and is held every two years in international locations using the skills and expertise of various host cities and member associations. Teams named after their respective nation such as "Team Canada" are monikers earned by the team which has won the most recent national tournament in their country of origin. Unlike the provincial and national championships in Ontario and Canada, teams from a variety of countries apply rather than qualify to compete in the World Broomball Championships and there is no need to compete for entry. Most events now have a minimum of 48 teams and well over 1100 athletes attend. The vast majority of broomball players and teams are based in Canada ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
