[Info] 20.11.2011 LIVE DVD 「a-nation for Life BEST HIT LIVE」 Release Information

Finally, the commemorative show for a-nation’s 10th Anniversary will be out on DVD.
Once again this year, we have an impressive lineup to get you into the feel of summer!!



2011.12.21 in stores
a-nation for Life BEST HIT LIVE

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Contents

1. girl next door Dada Para!!
2. ICONIQ　LADIES
3. Goto Maki　SCANDALOUS
4. Suzuki Ami　love the island
5. AAA　Hurricane Lili Boston Mari
6. AAA　CALL
7. Do As Infinity　Ariadne no Ito
8. Do As Infinity　Honjitsu wa Seiten Nari
9. hitomi　LOVE 2000
10. hitomi　CANDY GIRL
11. BoA　BUMP BUMP!
12. BoA　QUINCY
13. Every Little Thing　Medley
（Deatta Koro no You ni～Dear My Friend～Shapes Of Love）
14. Every Little Thing　Ai ga Aru
15. Koda Kumi　BE MY BABY
16. Koda Kumi　Cutie Honey
17. Koda Kumi　Poppin’ love cocktail feat. TEEDA
18. TRF　masquerade
19. TRF　survival dAnce ～no no cry more～
20. Hamasaki Ayumi　Last angel
21. Hamasaki Ayumi　Dream ON
22. Hamasaki Ayumi　ANother song
23. Hamasaki Ayumi　Why…
24. Hamasaki Ayumi　Greatful days～BLUE BIRD
25. Hamasaki Ayumi　WOW WAR TONIGHT ～Toki ni wa Okoseyo Movement～
26. Hamasaki Ayumi　July 1st
27. Tohoshinki　Superstar
28. Tohoshinki　Why? (Keep Your Head Down)

ACT DANCER　SILENT NIGHT

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[Article] 01.09.2011 Hamasaki Ayumi’s Sudden Withdrawal From “Closing Stage” – What Kind Of Discord Was There?

Singer Hamasaki Ayumi (32) revealed via her personal twitter that she chose to back out from doing her annual closing stage, creating an issue. It was said that this was a way of showing objections towards her company Avex, but what exactly happened?

This event in question was organized by Avex, the summer outdoor festival “a-nation.” Hamasaki Ayumi had, aside from the first year, been the closing act for 8 consecutive years, yet she did not do so starting from the 27 August performance in Tokyo, to the surprise of many fans.

■ Feeling of distrust for the event due to co-performer’s appearance termination

Instead of Hamasaki Ayumi, the closing stage was performed by the Korean male idol group who had been reduced from 5 members to 2 members, the reborn “Tohoshinki.” Hamasaki Ayumi performed just before Tohoshinki.

According to reports, the reason given was “convenience of performance” but pre-event materials for the media showed that Hamasaki Ayumi would be the closing act. Because of this, there were many speculations discussed on the internet. There was also the opinion that this was done as a strategy to combat the fact that fans would start leaving after the Tohoshinki performance.

In the three days after the event, replying to questions posed to her, Hamasaki Ayumi explained why she had not been the closing act.

According to this, the a-nation event song setlist had included the song from her mini album to be released on 31 August, with Korean artist Juno (24). Juno is the twin brother of Junsu, one of the members of “JYJ,” the unit that broke away from Tohoshinki. Juno’s appearance was suddenly terminated, and instead AAA’s Urata Naoya (28) who would be performing together with her for another song in her mini-album, would be singing Juno’s song.

Because of this, Hamasaki Ayumi bore distrust for the a-nation event, and showed her objections to the organisers, Avex. She considered pulling out of the performance, but after considering about the fans and staff, she decided to stay. Instead, she requested to pull out from doing the closing act for the two Tokyo performance days.

■ Dissention concerning Tohoshinki a reason?

With regards to her sudden pulling out, Hamasaki Ayumi said “The important thing is not “how can it be seen” but “how to protect it,” and this is the belief that resulted in everything that has happened today,” she explained in her tweet. After her own revelation of this matter, the Tohoshinki fans became confused.

Hamasaki Ayumi did not offer any explanation as to why Juno’s performance was cancelled. But without knowing the actual truth, there were speculations concerning Tohoshinki and the dissention due to the lawsuit between JYJ and their Korean management company SM Entertainment. On the internet, judging from the circumstances, suspicions such as the fact that the SM side had shown their displeasure with the appearance of Juno, brother of JYJ’s Junsu and other similar speculations have surfaced.

SM Entertainment Japan, when asked about this matter, said “As we have entrusted this matter to Avex, please direct your questions to them. As for matters regarding Juno, as he is not managed by our company, we cannot give an answer.”

We tried to contact Avex Entertainment about this, but the spokesperson could not be contacted.

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Original sources : [J-Cast News 1 + 2]

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[Photo] 29.08.2011 Ayu & Naoya Urata on a-nation 2011 Picture

One picture of ayu and Naoya Urata from a-nation 2011

They look cute together and Naoya was wearing ayu's a-nation Tee!

Credit: Yannetakizawa @ AHS

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[Photo] 15.08.2011 Ayu at a-nation 2011 Outfits Pictures!

Finally, ayu's a-nation 2011 Pictures are OUT!!

it seems she's wearing last year's pink yukata again but shorter version.

Credit: Earth_maiden @ AHS
Original source: Yahoo! Japan Auction
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[Video] 08.08.2011 Ayu at a-nation 2011 on Japan TV Show

Finally a video of ayu at a-nation 2011 Fukuoka!

But it doesn't show her performance part though, only talking part.
At least we got to see one of her outfits.

I love the outfit!



Credit: idechannet @ Youtube + OyTony @ AHS + miki_belmonte @ Twitter
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[Photo] 02.08.2011 More Ayu's a-nation 2011 Official Goods

mu-mo shop has just updated with the other goods.

It's the Uchiwa!

Uchiwa: 500yen
Size: 358mm x 230mm




I really love ayu's picture!
so amazing.
See, i always trust Leslie Kee's works!

Credit: Aderianu @ AHS
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[Info] 30.07.2011 Another Collaboration Between avex & 7&i This Summer!

A huge collaboration with avex a-nation for life artists!

For this year’s 「a-nation for Life」, 7&i Group will be selling collaboration mechandise of the participating artists. Items with the 「a-nation for Life」 logo will be on sale at all 7-11 stores nationwide from 30 July!

Out of those items, Hamasaki Ayumi has 3 collaboration items!



Clear File (5 designs)
A full set of files featuring the colourful CD jacket covers of 「ayu-mi-x 7」. The back is clear with the A mark printed on it, making for a fashionable look ♪

Price: ￥200 each, also comes in a full set for ￥1,000

Mug Bottle
A cute heart design with a colour gradient. With a double-layered design, this can help to keep drinks hot or cold. This is a lock mechanism, making it safe for travel.

Price: ￥1,980



a-nation 10th Anniversary CD (10 discs)
*Disc 1 contains 「glitter」, and Disc 10 contains 「Sunrise ～LOVE is ALL～」!

Price: ￥5,000



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Original source: http://www.7netshopping.jp/spc/static/summer/7igoods.html
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[Info] 30.07.2011 Ayumi Hamasaki「a-nation 10th Anniversary for Life」Official Food Shop!

Hamasaki Ayumi x Woodberrys “Fresh Frozen Yoghurt”
The much talked-about Kichiouji Woodberrys’ “Fresh Frozen Yoghurt” will be sold in limited quantities at the venue!
Without heating or preservatives, you can a good chance to taste the goodness of the ingredients packed into the frozen yoghurt at the a-nation venue ♪
Comes with a A mark spoon!
- Plain ￥400
- Raspberry Mix ￥450

More under the cut!



Shaved Ice
The popular shaved ice from last year is back again!
Comes in 2 flavours: Strawberry and Lemon, both will nata de coco and fruits mixed jelly as toppings ♪
Of course, it comes in an original cup!
￥500 each

Furthermore! As part of a recycling effort, if you bring the following cold cups, you get a ￥100 discount off your shaved ice ♪
- Cold Cup (a-nation 10th Anniversary for Life)
- Cold Cup (POWER of MUSIC TOUR)
*Personal cups other than these will not get the discount.



*All items are limited and sold on a first-come-first-served basis.
*Aside from the show at Fukuoka, those without tickets can still enter a-park.
*There will be 2 booths with separate queues.

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[Info] 29.07.2011 Ayumi Hamasaki「a-nation 10th Anniversary for Life」Official Goods Released!

Ayu's official goods for「a-nation 10th Anniversary for Life」has been released!

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ayu goods for a-nation 10th Anniversary for Life will be on sale from mu-mo shop and Seven-net Shopping from 19 August 19:00 onwards!
This year’s feature is the A mark wearing a navy beret for a marine look ☆
All items are colored to fit the summer ♪

More under the cut!

Sports Towel
A sports towel with a simple design of the A mark on a striped navy background!

Price: ￥2,500
Size: 410mm × 1,050mm



Towel
A jumbo towel fit for summer use is definitely an item to be sold at a-nation!
With the marine A mark printed boldly on it, this item will surely catch everyone’s eyes at the beach this year ♪

Price: ￥4,500
Size: 800mm × 1,450mm



Take-out Bag
A take-out bag with a summerish clear white base, the striped design and the pattern on the back makes it good to use on both sides ♪

Price: ￥1,300
Size: Height 320mm × Length 430mm × Width 150mm × Handle Length 550mm



Life Buoy Strap (RED.BLUE)
Featuring the life buoy held by the A mark ☆
The life buoy is shrunk to mini size and made into a strap!

Price: ￥1,000 each
Size: 140mm × 55mm




Keyholder
Marine A mark made into a rubber keyholder ☆

Price: ¥1,200
Size: 130mm × 60mm



Mini Pouch with Carabina
A pouch with a round carabina attached, made into a convenient size for handphone and coin storage.
A great item for outdoor event use ☆
※ This item will only be sold from 6 August at Nagoya onwards.

Price: ￥1,500
Size: Height 130mm × Length 100mm× Width 50mm ■Carabina： 60Φ



Pouch
The clear summerish pouch comes in a larger size too!
An item good for keeping travel toiletries and beach items, definitely easy to use ☆

Price: ¥1,700
Size: Hieght 110mm × Length 180mm × Width70mm



Cold Cup (a-nation 10th Anniversary for Life)
A companion to the cold cup released in the 2nd chapter of POWER of MUSIC TOUR GOODS, this a-nation version has the A mark as a design ♪
As the cup is made with a double-layer of plastic, the heat outside cannot get in, making this the perfect summer item.

Price: ￥1,500
Temperature Range: -10℃~70℃



Furthermore, if you bring this cup to the Hamasaki Ayumi drinks and shaved ice booth in 「a-nation 10th Anniversary for Life」 a-park, you get a ￥100 discount off your shaved ice!
So do bring your cup to the drinks booth ♪

T-Shirt (WHITE.S,M,L,XL)
A T-shirt with the A mark boldly printed on the side of the body, as well as 2 lines on the right sleeve!

Price: ￥3,800 each
Sizes:
S-Size： Width 460mm × Length 640mm × Sleeve 170mm
M-Size： Width 480mm × Length 670mm × Sleeve 180mm
L-Size： Width 510mm × Length 700mm × Sleeve 190mm
XL-Size： Width 530mm × Length 730mm × Sleeve 200mm



Visit mu-mo Shop:　a-nation Special Page ▼
http://sp.mu-mo.net/shop/r/a-nation11/

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[Official] 21.04.2011 Ayu Participates a-nation 10th Anniversary for Life Charge ▶ Go

a-nation official site has announced for this year's a-nation 2011 artist line up!

and the a-nation this year has the special theme name for the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the event and it's called as "a-nation 10th Anniversary for Life Charge ▶ Go"

Original source: a-nation

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