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Thelma Aoyama
is a Japanese pop and Contemporary R&B, R&B singer. She is part Afro-Trinidadians and Tobagonians, Afro-Trinidadian and Japanese. She is known for her collaboration song with SoulJa, "Koko ni Iru yo" and her answer song "Soba ni Iru ne". In September 2008, the Guinness World Records certified that "Soba ni Iru ne" was the best-selling digital download single in Japan with over two million "full-track" downloads (''Chaku Uta Full''). Including various forms of digital downloads, it sold over 8.7 million downloads by November 2008. The Guinness record was surpassed by Greeeen's song "Kiseki (Greeeen song), Kiseki" in June 2009. Biography She was born Thelma Juri Aoyama (青山テルマじゅり) and spent six years at Osaka International School as an elementary school student. At age 12, her family moved to Torrance, California, Torrance, California, where she lived for two years and attended Calle Mayor Middle School. She returned to Japan in the winter of 2002, settling i ...
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Yamatotakada, Nara
file:Unitika oaktown yamatotakada 10.jpg, 290px, Unitika oaktown yamatotakada is a Cities of Japan, city located in Nara Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 61,950 in 31312 households, and a population density of 3800 persons per km2. The total area of the city is . Geography Occupying a corner of the central-western part of the Nara Basin, most of the small city area is flat, with the northwestern part of the city forming the southern end of the Umami Hills. The Katsuragi River and the Takada River run through the city from north-to-south. The Soga River runs through the northeastern part of the city, near the border with Kashihara, and the Kuzugawa River runs through the northwestern part. The Takada River once ran east of its current course, but because it was plagued by flooding, rerouting work began in 1932, resulting in its current course. The old course was filled in and turned into a road, which became the current Japan National Route 166 and Nara ...
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Sophia University
Sophia University (Japanese language, Japanese: 上智大学, ''Jōchi Daigaku''; Latin: ''Universitas Sedis Sapientiae'') is a private List of Jesuit educational institutions, Jesuit research university in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1913 by the Jesuits, it was granted university status in 1928, becoming the first Catholic Church, Catholic university in Japan. Sophia University has 12,080 undergraduate students and 1,357 postgraduate students. The university has 9 undergraduate faculties and 10 graduate schools, with over 13,900 students in total. Sophia University is a highly globalised university with international students from 77 countries and exchange agreements with 400 universities in 81 countries. The university attracts many students from across Japan and abroad. As of 2022, foreign students constituted approximately 9% of the student body. Sophia's alumni are commonly referred to as "Sophians", among whom include the 79th Prime Minister of Japan, Morihiro Hosokawa, ...
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Hide (musician)
, known professionally as hide, was a Japanese musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the rock band X Japan from 1987 to 1997 and rose to prominence in Asia as a solo artist from 1993 to 1998, until his death. He also formed the United States–based rock supergroup (music), supergroup Zilch (band), Zilch in 1996. Hide sold millions of records, both solo and as a member of X Japan. X Japan rose to prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s, credited as founders of the Japanese visual kei movement. When they disbanded in 1997, he focused on his solo career which started four years prior and went on to enjoy significant popularity. At the height of his fame, while recording his third studio album and about to launch an international career with the newly formed Zilch, he died in 1998 of what was ruled a suicide by hanging. He was seen as an icon for Japanese youth rebelling against their country's conformist so ...
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4Minute
4Minute (, often stylized in all caps) was a South Korean girl group formed by Cube Entertainment, consisting of members Jihyun, Gayoon, Jiyoon, Hyuna and Sohyun. The group was known for its edgy dance-pop style and " girl crush" image that attracted a large female fan base. The group debuted in June 2009 with the single, "Hot Issue." They ultimately released one full-length Japanese album, ''Diamond'' (2010), one full-length Korean album, '' 4Minutes Left'' (2011), seven Korean extended plays, and multiple singles. The group received several major awards, including the Rookie Award at the 2009 Golden Disc Awards, the K-pop New Artist Award at the 2010 Billboard Japan Music Awards, and the Bonsang Award at the 2011, 2012, and 2014 Seoul Music Awards. 4Minute disbanded in June 2016 after unsuccessful contract renewal negotiations between Cube Entertainment and the majority of the group members. History 2009–2010: ''For Muzik'', ''Hit Your Heart'' and ''Diamond'' ...
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Da Mouth
Da Mouth () was a Taiwanese hip hop band made up of MC40, DJ Chung Hua, male vocalist Harry and female vocalist Aisa. They were formed in 2007 and disbanded in 2016. They are considered the Asian The Black Eyed Peas due to the group's diversity. The band's Chinese band name directly translates into "big mouth". Their English band name is derived from the concatenation of the Chinese character for "big" 大, which when romanized using pinyin becomes "dà" and the translation of the second half of their Chinese band name. They released their self-titled debut album ''Da Mouth'' on 16 November 2007. The group won ''Best Singing Group'' at the 19th Golden Melody Awards in 2008 GIO, Taiwa19th Golden Melody Awards winners list 16 October 2008. Retrieved 2011-06-12 and at the 22nd Golden Melody Awards in 2011. GIO, Taiwa22nd Golden Melody Awards winners list 20 June 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-20 Members * Chung Hua - Taiwanese / Japanese - DJ * Harry (張懷秋) - Taiwanese (mixed Kore ...
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Nobita's Great Battle Of The Mermaid King
is a 2010 Japanese animated science fantasy action adventure film based on the manga and anime series ''Doraemon'', and is the 30th Doraemon film. The film was released in Japan on March 6, 2010. Plot Suneo shows his diving photos in Palau to Gian and Shizuka. Nobita wants to go to Suneo's house to see more pictures, but he is unwelcomed and Doraemon comforts him. When Nobita wants to dive, Doraemon uses an "Underwater Pump Simulator" (架空水面シミュレーター・ポンプ) to pump the water out of Tokyo, causing the city to submerge. That night, Doraemon and Nobita use a "Diving Mask Simulator" to dive underwater. Nobita sees a fish tail, and tells Doraemon that he saw a mermaid. They take pictures, and hear a scream, who describes about the shadows of a mermaid and a shark. Nobita and Doraemon ask how he could see it without his goggles, and sees that the fish are still there, but the water is gone. Nobita looks for the shark, which is actually behind him. Doraemon ...
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Kaeru Basho
is Thelma Aoyama's ninth single. It was released on March 3, 2010 by Universal J. "Kaeru Basho" was written by SoulJa who collaborated with her on their number-one song "Soba ni Iru ne is a song recorded by Japanese singer Thelma Aoyama featuring Japanese rapper SoulJa, released on January 23, 2008, via Universal J. It is an answer song to her previous collaboration with SoulJa, "Koko ni Iru yo." The B-side of the single, ...". The song was used as the theme song for Doraemon: Nobita's Great Battle of the Mermaid King. The single peaked at number 63 and charted for three weeks. Track listing References {{authority control 2010 singles Thelma Aoyama songs Songs written by SoulJa Songs written for Japanese films Songs written for animated films 2010 songs Universal J singles ...
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Taeyang
Dong Young-bae (; born May 18, 1988), better known by his stage name Taeyang () or SOL, is a South Korean singer. He made his debut in 2006 as a member of the South Korean boy band BigBang. Following the release of several albums and extended plays with his group, Taeyang pursued a solo career in 2008, releasing his first extended play, '' Hot''. The EP was acclaimed by critics and went to win the award for Best R&B & Soul Album at the 6th Korean Music Awards. ''Hot'' was followed by his first full-length studio album ''Solar'' (2010), which was released in July 2010 and peaked atop the Gaon Album Chart. Taeyang's second studio album '' Rise'' (2014) peaked at number 112 on the US ''Billboard'' 200, becoming the highest ranking album by a Korean soloist in the chart, while its lead single, " Eyes, Nose, Lips", peaked at number one on the ''Billboard'' K-pop Hot 100. "Eyes, Nose, Lips" was one of the most popular songs in South Korea during 2014 and was awarded Song of the Ye ...
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Big Bang (South Korean Band)
BigBang (; stylized in all caps) is a South Korean boy band formed by YG Entertainment. The group consists of three members: G-Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung. Originally a five-piece band, Seungri retired from the entertainment industry in March 2019 and T.O.P left in May 2023. Dubbed the " Kings of K-pop", they helped spread the Korean Wave internationally and are considered one of the most influential acts in K-pop. They are known for their trendsetting musical experimentation, self-production, and stage presence. Although their debut album, '' BigBang Vol.1'' (2006), was released to lukewarm reception, greater success followed with a string of hit singles: " Lies", which topped Korean music charts for a record-breaking six consecutive weeks and won Song of the Year at the 2007 Mnet Km Music Festival and the 2008 Seoul Music Awards; " Last Farewell", " Haru Haru", and " Sunset Glow". After winning Artist of the Year at the 2008 Mnet Korean Music Festival and the 2008 S ...
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Emotions (Thelma Aoyama Album)
''Emotions'' is Thelma Aoyama is a Japanese pop and Contemporary R&B, R&B singer. She is part Afro-Trinidadians and Tobagonians, Afro-Trinidadian and Japanese. She is known for her collaboration song with SoulJa, "Koko ni Iru yo" and her answer song "Soba ni Iru ne". In Sep ...'s second studio album, and her third album overall. The album was released on September 9, 2009. Two singles have been released from this album, " and ". "Kono Mama Zutto" was not included in this album. Aoyama also released "Motions - Thelma Clips Vol. 1", a collection of her music videos. Track listing Chart "Emotions" debuted at No. 9 on the Oricon Daily Chart on its first day. Oricon Chart Total Sales: 18,031* References External links Official Website {{DEFAULTSORT:Emotions (Thelma Aoyama Album) 2009 albums Thelma Aoyama albums Universal J albums ...
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Thelma Love Song Collection
Thelma is a female given name. It was popularized by Victorian writer Marie Corelli who gave the name to the title character of her 1887 novel '' Thelma''. Although the character was supposed to be Norwegian, it is not a traditional Scandinavian name. It may be related to a Greek word meaning "will, volition" see ''Thelema''). Note that although consonant with another female given name, Selma, the two are not synonymous. People with the name * Thelma Akana Harrison (1905–1972), American politician * Thelma Aoyama (born 1987), Japanese pop singer * Thelma Barlow (born 1929), English actress * Thelma Carpenter (1922–1997), American jazz singer and actress * Thelma Cazalet-Keir (1899–1989), British politician * Thelma Drake (born 1949), American politician * Thelma Eisen (1922–2014), American baseball player * Thelma Fardin (born 1992), Argentine actress * Thelma Forbes (1910–2012), Canadian politician * Thelma Furness, Viscountess Furness (1904–1970), mistress of ...
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Diary (Thelma Aoyama Album)
''Diary'' is the debut studio album by Japanese singer Thelma Aoyama, released on March 26, 2008, by Universal J. Track listing Charts Oricon , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics Statistics (from German language, German: ', "description of a State (polity), state, a country") is the discipline that ... Sales Chart (Japan) References External links Thelma Aoyama DIARY- Universal J {{Authority control 2008 debut albums Thelma Aoyama albums Universal J albums ...
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