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Essay 2-02b: The most famous group in this country

I’m going to tell you about Exile. They have been so popular for more than a decade that any Japanese people should know them regardless of their interests. Now, Exile has eighteen members, but the number of members has changed many times with their four periods. I’ll compare three of them except the latest one that started this year.

Early years

In 2001, the history of Exile has started as six members. Atsushi and Shun joined to Exile as new vocals. Hiro, Matsu, Usa, and Makidai had already set up a dance group. The name of their first single is “Your eyes only ~Aimaina Bokuno Rinnkaku~.” Two years later, they released the second album called “Styles of Beyond” and won the first place of album chart for the first time. “Song for you” was so popular among those who loved Shun. In that year, they also appeared on Kohaku Utagassen, a famous TV program broadcasted in every December 31 for the first time and sang ‘Choo Choo Train’, cover of Zoo’s song. They tracked the song in front of Statue of Liberty in New York. The dance in the intro is so famous that many people should have copied it. The

next year, they launched the 15th single CD called “real world” and at last won the first place of single chart for the first time. The song was used　on the TV show of professional baseball league. In 2005, they released the best album, “Perfect Best” and it passed the one million mark. It’s consisted in two CDs and a DVD; most single songs are put in the first CD, other songs are put in the second one, and most promotion videos are put in the DVD. Though they were going so strong, Shun regrettably dropped out of the group because of his eye’s hurt and starting his solo work in 2006. They appeared on Music Station and sang a new song, ‘YES!’ and their first single song as the final stage.

Middle years

In 2006, Akira of Rather Unique joined Exile. He is a dancer, and succeeds in dance club those days. When Makidai and Matsu who are early member went to a club, they saw Akira by chance and they an act of speaking to Akira. Then, Akira became a member of Exile, and he flourish as an Exile’s dance performer. Also, this year, “Exile Vocal Battle Audition ~Asian Dream~” was took place in Nippon Budokan. This was an audition to decide an Exile’s main vocal. Ten thousand people joined this audition. Of cause, Takahiro who is Exile’s present vocal was joined it. The winner in this audition was Takahiro. His skill as a singer, character, looks, and style was evaluated. This year became an important year for Exile and a lot of fan. Then, middle years Exile started in 2006. In 2007, they released 23rd single that name is “Michi”. This is a graduate song, and very famous for students. It often uses a graduation ceremony in a lot of school. In addition, this song became a song which ranked top of new song. Same year, Exile took place a live which name is “Exile Evolution ~Summer Time Love~”. This was a first live with seven members, so a lot of people came this live. Okaxile was appearance this live for the first time. Takashi Okamura who is a comedian and belong to ninety nine. Ninety nine is a name of comedian group. He has a his own program which name is Mechaike. Mechaike is a famous variety TV program. “Exile Evolution ~Summer Time Love~”and Mechaile collaborate in this live, and made a Okaxile. Okaxile is continue from now on. December in 2007, Exile released 6th album which name is “Exile Love”. Also, this album got a top of ranking. In 2008, they hold a dome tour for the first time. This live was named “Exile Perfect Live 2008” This live triggered that Exile started a dome tour. In addition, this live was a last live with seven members. In 2008, they released 28th single “Ti Amo”. This is a love song, and became a famous song. “Ti Amo” got a the 50th record grand prix in Japan. This was a first time for Exile to get a record prize. In 2009, Exile had a own TV program which name was “Exile Generation”. This TV program was known among their fans. Exile’s middle year became a very important year.

Late years

In 2009, Kenchi, Keiji, Tetsuya, Nesmith, Shokichi, Naoto and Naoki joined to Exile from Second J Seoul Brothers. In this year, Exile got the second Japan Record Award for 30th single “Someday.” The same year, the Nation festival to celebrate His Majesty the Emperor enthronement of twenty years was held and they celebrated to offered the celebration music “Taiyou no Kuni.” In next year, they held the first stadium tour “Fantasy” and it mobilized about 1.1 million people. They got the third Japan Record Award for 35th single “I Wish For You” in this year. In 2011, they released 37th single “Rising Sun / Itsuka Kitto…” as the 10th anniversary memorial and reconstruction support song for Great East Japan Earthquake. In 2012, they released the album “Exile Japan/Solo” and it won the first of ranking. And this album made the first place consecutive for ten years. This record was the first for male group artist. And it got a top of ranking for three weeks straight, what’s more this record was also first for them. In 2013, “Exile Pride ~Konna Sekai wo Aisurutame~” was released and it recorded million sales for the first time for single. This song also got the Japan Record Award. The announcement that recruiting of new performer was published and the title was “Exile Performer Battle Audition.” They performed on the NHK year-end grand song festival this year and this stage was last stage for Hiro, the leader of Exile. He announced he had a plan to retire performer of Exile by this year on April. And this third period ended as Hiro retied performer.

They did five tour, released fourteen singles, and released five live DVDs in this third period. So fans have to earn much money to go to their concert and to buy their CDs and DVDs. What’s more Exile has many derived groups and many fans of Exile likes all the groups, so it’s very hard for fans to do all for them.

Reference

Exile Official Site [website]. (2014) Retrieved from http://exile.jp/index.php

Wikipedia [webpage]. (2014.11.25) Retrieved from http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/EXILE

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Our Speaking News

We did presentation in last Speaking IV class. The theme was about news of 20 years ahead. We took videos and I edited them using iMovie. Here is our news video.


Our news topics are eruption of Mt. Aso, the elected venue for 2040 Olympic Games, addicted smartphone users, and therapy dog. Weather news and CM are also included.

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Essays 2-02a: EXILE

We’re going to tell you about Exile. They have been so popular for more than a decade that any Japanese people should know them regardless of their interests. They liberally have four periods, so we’ll compare three of them except the latest one that started this year.

early years

In 2001, Exile came into being. Atsushi and Shun joined it as new vocals. Hiro, Matsu, Usa and Makidai had already set up a dance group. The name of their first single CD is “Your eyes only ~曖昧なぼくの輪郭~”. Two years later, they released the second album called “Styles of Beyond” and won the first place of album chart for the first time. ‘Song for you’ was so popular among those who loved Shun. In that year, they also appeared on Kohaku Utagassen, a famous TV program broadcasted in every December 31 for the first time and sang ‘Choo Choo Train’, cover of Zoo’s song. They tracked the song in front of Statue of Liberty in New York. The dance in the intro is so famous that many people should have copied it. The next year, they launched the 15th single CD called “real world” and at last won the first place of single chart for the first time. The song was used　on the TV show of professional baseball league. In 2005, they released the best album, “Perfect Best” and it passed the one million mark. It’s consisted in two CDs and a DVD; most single songs are put in the first CD, other songs are put in the second one, and most promotion videos are put in the DVD. Though they were going so strong, Shun regrettably dropped out of the group because of his eye’s hurt and starting his solo work in 2006. They appeared on Music Station and sang a new song, ‘YES!’ and their first single song as the final stage.

Middle years

In 2006, Akira of RATHER UNIQUE joined Exile. He is a dancer, and succeeds in dance club those days. When Makidai and Matsu who are early member went to a club, they saw Akira by chance and they an act of speaking to Akira. Then, Akira became a member of Exile, and he flourish as an Exile’s dance performer. Also, this year, “EXILE VOCAL  BATTLE AUDITION~ASIAN DREAM~” was took place in Nippon Budokan. This was an audition to decide an Exile’s main vocal. Ten thousand people joined this audition. Of cause, Takahiro who is Exile’s present vocal was joined it. The winner in this audition was Takahiro. His skill as a singer, character, looks, and style was evaluated. This year became an important year for Exile and a lot of fan. Then, middle years Exile started in 2006. In 2007, they released 23rd single that name is “道”. This is a graduate song, and very famous for students. It often uses a graduation ceremony in a lot of school. In addition, this song became a song which ranked top of new song. Same year, Exile took place a live which name is “EXILE EVOLUTION 〜SUMMER TIME LOVE〜”. This was a first live with seven members, so a lot of people came this live. Okaxile was appearance this live for the first time. Takashi Okamura who is a comedian and belong to ninety nine. Ninety nine is a name of comedian group. He has a his own program which name is Mechaike. Mechaike is a famous variety TV program. “EXILE EVOLUTION 〜SUMMER TIME LOVE〜”and Mechaile collaborate in this live, and made a Okaxile. Okaxile is continue from now on. December in 2007, Exile released 6th album which name is “EXILE LOVE”. Also, this album got a top of ranking. In 2008, they hold a dome tour for the first time. This live was named “EXILE PERFECT LIVE 2008” This live triggered that Exile started a dome tour. In addition, this live was a last live with seven members. In 2008, they released 28th single “Ti Amo”. This is a love song, and became a famous song. “Ti Amo” got a the 50th record grand prix in Japan. This was a first time for Exile to get a record prize. In 2009, Exile had a own TV program which name was “EXILE GENERATION”. This TV program was known among their fans. Exile’s middle year became a very important year.

late years

In 2009, Kenchi, Keiji, Tetsuya, Nesmith, Shokichi, Naoto and Naoki joined to Exile from Second J Seoul Brothers. In this year, Exile got the second Japan Record Award for 30th single “Someday.” The same year, the Nation festival to celebrate His Majesty the Emperor enthronement of twenty years was held and they celebrated to offered the celebration music “太陽の国.” In next year, they held the first stadium tour “Fantasy” and it mobilized about 1.1 million people. They got the third Japan Record Award for 35th single “I Wish For You” in this year. In 2011, they released 37th single “Rising Sun/いつかきっと…” as the 10th anniversary memorial and reconstruction support song for Great East Japan Earthquake. In 2012, they released the album “Exile Japan/Solo” and it won the first of ranking. And this album made the first place consecutive for ten years. This record was the first for male group artist. And it got a top of ranking for three weeks straight, what’s more this record was also first for them. In 2013, “Exile Pride 〜こんな世界を愛するため〜” was released and it recorded million sales for the first time for single. This song also got the Japan Record Award. The announcement that recruiting of new performer was published and the title was “Exile Performer Battle Audition.” They performed on the NHK year-end grand song festival this year and this stage was last stage for Hiro, the leader of Exile. He announced he had a plan to retire performer of Exile by this year on April. And this third period ended as Hiro retied performer.

They did five tour, released fourteen singles, and released five live DVDs in this third period.

http://exile.jp/index.php

http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/EXILE

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Essay 2-01b: The Best Place to Feel Childhood

The good place to feel childhood is Mt. Dokkosan who often went to there in childhood. It stands near the Kumamoto Station and it adjoins the “I” elementary school. It’s not high, so people can climb easily. On the top of mountain, there is a hill. Its name is “Hill of the prayer.” It’s small hill, so people can also climb it easily. And the view from there is really nice. Mt. Dokkosan has many faces. In spring, there are many cherry blossoms and it’s beautiful to see. In summer, the tree’s leaf become deep green, so people can get clean fresh air. In fall, the tree gets autumn colors, so it’s colorful and people can enjoy it. And in winter, there is enveloped cool air, so the view seems more clearly.

One special event the cross-country race is held in winter school festival at which adjoins with Mt. Dokkosan. And the elementary school’s pool is on a bit higher place, so they were swimming next to the mountain. The raccoon dog appears sometimes, and one time, a monkey haunted at a schoolyard, so Mt. Dokkosan has rich nature. As I wrote on intro paragraph, there is a small hill on the top of Mt. Dokkosan, so children always enjoying grass skiing. There is no trees in front of the hill, so they can enjoy viewing when they sliding. There is also good for dog to enjoy running, so often there are people who visit there with their dogs.

The people who visit Mt. Dokkosan after a log time may feel the majesty of nature. It hasn’t changed anything even though people get ages and they changed from before. The children who playing at there may not think about nature now but if they visit there again in the future, they will impressed of nature.

Mt. Dokkosan doesn’t have many visitors now, but people should visit more. There are any shops or building near around the Mt. Dokkosan, but people can enjoy. For example, buy sandwiches and drink at bakery about 5 minutes from Mt. Dokkosan by car, and eat them on the top of mountain with nice viewing may feel good.

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Essay 2-01a: The place I can feel childhood

Mt.Dokkosan is one of my favorite places. Mt.Dokkosan stands near my house and it adjoins the elementary school where I went. It’s not high, so we can climb easily. On the top of mountain, there is hill and view is nice. Mt.Dokkosan has many faces. For example, in spring, there are many cherry blossoms and it’s beautiful. In fall, there gets autumn colors, so it’s colorful.

The reason why I can feel my childhood there is I always went to Mt.Dokkosan when I was child. In particular, we have a cross-county race in winter school festival, so we ran at Mt.Dokkosan. And our school pool is on a little bit higher place, so we were swimming at next to the mountain. So we saw a raccoon dog sometimes. One time, a monkey haunted at a schoolyard, so we couldn’t go out. Mt.Dokkosan has nature so much.On the top of Mt.Dokkosan there is a hill and its name is “Hill of the prayer.” We always enjoyed grass skiing there. There is no trees in front of the hill, so we can enjoy viewing when we sliding. There is also good for dog to enjoy running, so we take my dog Chappy sometimes.
I often visited Mt.Dokkosan until I graduated elementary school, but I’d never been there after for about 6 years. Time passed 6 years but the mountain hasn’t changed anything. I impressed of it and I felt majesty of nature. When I was child, I never thought about nature. I only thought about playing. At that time, I felt I become an adult that I can feel nature. After that time, I came to visit there again. In last spring, I visit there twice, with my family and with my friend. In these three years I came to take a lot of pictures even I have single reflex camera. So I took many pictures.

In conclusion, I want you to visit Mt.Dokkosan. There are any shops or building but you can enjoy and satisfy. My recommend is buy sandwiches and drink at bakery near by Mt.Dokkosan and eat it at “Hill of the prayer”with nice view. In particular, breeze feels nice in this season. If you want to go, I’ll take you.

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