WELCOME TO MY BLOG

Hi, my name is Destini. This blog is where I keep up with Arashi fandom. I'm a huge Arashi fan, residing in Las Vegas (Nevada) and I try my best to think of ways to promote the North American fan base to Arashi and Johnny's Entertainment.

ARASHI AROUND AMERICA

ArashiAroundAmerica.net is my main way of going about the above stated mission. We think of projects and such to try and gain Arashi's attention. We also have a Fans Database so that we can have visible proof of the existing fan base here in North America.

CURRENT PROJECT(S)

ARASHI AROUND AMERICA x THE SMILE PROJECT | http://arashiaroundamerica.net/ for details about this on-going project!

TOMODACHI NI NARIMASHO(W)

I'll add anyone here! The larger the audience, the more successful projects will be. Also, I just love meeting new Arashi fans. No need to ask if you can add me, help yourself. I look forward to meeting lots of new fans and friends within this amazing fandom.

MY FAN REPORTS

Here are links to events I've gone to involving Arashi and the reports I've written about them. After checking out the pages that get the most hits here, these reports are some of the highest. I don't know why but I guess people like fan reports? So here are the links in a easy to click place.

Jun Matsumoto in Las Vegas | Part 1 Part 2

Jun Matsumoto in Los Angeles | Full Report

Sho Sakurai in New York City | Film Review

Mezamashi TV Johnny's Fan Karaoke Filming | Full Report

SHOURAI | LiveJournal

My LiveJournal (Note: Friends Locked. Please ask to be added.)

THEQUIZSHOW | LiveJournal Community

A community for Sho Sakurai's drama, "The Quiz Show, Season Two."

DAKARAHAPPY | LiveJournal Community

My graphics, summaries, scans, and etc community. Not regularly updated.

ARASHIAN SUB TEAM | Fansubs

I work here! I'm apart of AGE Gumi. Please support our subtitles.

AGE AROUND ARASHI | Fan Radio

AST AGE Gumi's fan internet radio show for Arashi. It's pretty cracky - check it out!

AIBAKA | Message Board

The message board that I help moderate. Check out the U.S. Fans Thread. :)

SHOMYGOSH | Twitter

I use Twitter like a crazy person. Protected updates but I pretty much add any Arashi fan.

ARASHI NO NAKA NI | Travel Blog

Recently created blog to chronicle my travels in Japan, Summer 2009.

Destini here. :)
This post serves as a guide to any visitors who may want to contact Arashi or one of Arashi shows. It also has links to projects, campaigns, and the like that I think are epic!

If you'd like me to post a link to your campaign, drop me a comment here and tell me about it! I love hearing about other Arashi fans supporting our boys!

Note: Realize that for a few of these methods, you need to have a general understanding of Japanese. Since the idea of so many overseas fans is a bit new to Japan, not all the sites are foreigner-friendly. (I.E. not having an Overseas option for Place of Residence).

Though - please take advantage of the options you do have where English is okay or where being out of the nation of Japan is okay. To make it easier, I've implemented the following legend:

ENG | This method is English-okay! (Mostly.)
JPN | Need to have a grasp of Japanese.
NI | Need to be living or stationed in Japan for a period of time.
INTL | Can be living anywhere in the world.

Recent Additions (updated 06/26/09)
Added Arashi10Sai.com.

SNAIL MAIL ARASHI (ENG | INTL)
Want to write a fan letter to Arashi? Here is the address below!

ARASHI - ARASHI MEMBER'S NAME
Johnny's Family Club
Miyamasu Tower B1F
1-10-10 Shibuya
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8550

I.E.
ARASHI - SAKURAI SHO
Johnny's Family Club
Miyamasu Tower B1F
1-10-10 Shibuya
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8550

Tips
Use basic English. It's none of Arashi's first language. If possible, get your letter translated.
Don't overtly fangirl in the letter. "I LOVE YOU MARRY ME NAO," is probably inappropriate.

E-MAIL ARASHI RAJIO SHOWS (ENG | JPN | INTL)
Arashi's radio show all have e-mails that listeners can send messages and comments to. Why not give it a shot! You never know who's they might read on air~

OHNO SATOSHI | ARASHI DISCOVERY
arashi@fmyokohama.co.jp

MATSUMOTO JUN | JUNSTYLE
arashi@nack5.co.jp

AIBA MASAKI | AIBA REKOMEN
arashi@joqr.net

NINOMIYA KAZUNARI | BAYSTORM
nino@bayfm.co.jp

Tips
If you can type the messages in Japanese or get it translated, I'd implore you to.
Though, about 4/5 members of Arashi are learning or trying to learn to speak English well. So it may just be great practice. :)

ARASHI NO SHUKUDAI-KUN (JPN | NI)
Arashi no Shukudai-kun's submission form has specific radio buttons for you to click. Here are the translations for each button.

ゲストからの宿題 (Homework from the Guest)
Oishii Ryouri | Delicious Foods
This is the section of the show where the guest ask for delicious food! If you have something to submit here, then try it out.
You probably need to have a good idea of Japanese food and restaurants and all that jazz.

イメージ宿題 (Image Homework)
"Kinou no yoru, nani shiteta?" | What did you do last night?
If you have a "guest imeji' or an image of what you think the guest did last night, send it in!

番組からの宿題 (Homework from the Program)
Shiodome Aibaland | Send in fun games for the guest and Arashi to play together!
This is the current Program Homework. We've all seen Ai-land so if you have a fun game, send that in! It'd be great to see an overseas' fan's game on the show, na?

ARASHI NO SHUKUDAI-KUN BBS (JPN)
The official Arashi no Shukudai-kun website has a BBS board that anyone can post to. It's for posting your opinions about each week's episode.

Ozarashi was kind enough to translate the BBS page and form for fellow fans! Please visit her Vox here for the translation!

ARASHI NO SHUKUDAI-KUN AUDIENCE MEMBER (JPN | NI)
Since there was interest expressed in this, here is the forum link I was looking for that explains the process. From the sounds of it -

   1. You have to send in your request to a Japanese address from Japan.
   2. You have to ballot.
   3. You have to be a FC member.

ARASHI AROUND AMERICA.NET (ENG)
This website looks to serve as a hub of North American representation of Arashi fans.

#1: Change in Plans

There's been a change in plans with this project.

Haruka has decided to not send the letters to Johnny's Family Club, but to JunStyle instead. 

Here's her explanation,

There was just no way for us to know that if those letters were actually delivered to the Arashi members till now, but I thought if we send it to the radio, we may have chance to get to know that he did actually recieved it.

I doubt that he will read it on the radio, but you know, maybe, he might talk about it or something.

We will have a little chance.

I like the idea. Who knows what may happen! Also, we just wanna remind you all that the deadline is this Friday, August 14th. Please don't be late!

#2: Regarding Mailing(s)

A second note from Haruka regarding recently sent letters.

I have a little problem with the project.

It's my mail box.

I checked it 2 weeks ago before I started on this project, and it was all fine, but i guess from then and now, there was my payment due date, and i didn't know about it, it was past due, and the mail box is now closed.

I paid for it today, and it will be open back up tomorrow, but if there was any letters arrived here while the box was closed, I think it got sent back.

So, would you tell all the girls that if they did get their letter sent back to them, send it right back to me at the same address?

The mail box is ready to go now, it should be no more problem.

I have not yet heard from any of my friends particpating that their letters have been sent back, but this is just for precautionary measures so that you're on the lookout.

I am sure that if yo're letter was returned to you, Haruka will be okay with waiting until you get it again since it was an unexpected blunder. We sincerely apologize for this incoinvienence.

Hey guys! I'm back in Japan. I didn't really mention it here, huh? ^^;; WELL everything's all epically fun! :) Will post more pictures soon!