![]() ![]() Ninomiya wrote the lyrics to his solo song, “Niji” (虹, “Rainbow”), and played the piano portion of the song throughout Arashi’s summer tour. He later reprised the performance throughout Arashi’s second Asia Tour in 2008. ![]() In 2007, the group’s eighteenth single “Love So Sweet” was released with the limited edition containing the bonus song “Fight Song” (ファイトソング, “Faito Songu”), which was written by Arashi and composed by Ninomiya in 2006 for their variety show G no Arashi. On July 11, 2007, the Time album was released with the limited edition containing solo song of each member. Although Arashi’s fifth studio album One was the first of their albums to feature solo songs of each member, Ninomiya did not provide lyrics or music for official release until the Time album almost two years later. In 2004, Ninomiya penned and composed “Kako” (痕跡) for his solo performance during Arashi’s Iza, Now!! tour. Ninomiya graduated from high school in March 2002 at the age of 18. His parents divorced early in his life and his father left the family soon after. When Ninomiya was born, his grandfather immediately came home and named him the heir to the family’s windshield factory since he was his grandfather’s only grandson. However, when Ninomiya was twelve years old, his cousin sent in an application to Johnny & Associates without his knowledge. After attending and passing the auditions due to his mother’s prodding, he joined the talent agency. Ninomiya was born in Katsushika, Tokyo as the youngest child of his family. His father and mother were both working as chefs when they met and his sister is two years older than he is. Since then, he has went on to appear in numerous drama, movie and stage productions, making him known as the actor of Arashi.Described as an actor who can act with his mouth and eyes, Ninomiya has won a number of awards and nominations for his roles. Prior to his debut as a singer with Arashi in 1999, Ninomiya started an acting career when he was cast as Chris for the stage play Stand by Me, which was based on the film of the same name. Ninomiya began his career in the entertainment industry when he joined the Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates in 1996 at the age of 13. He is a member of Japanese boy band Arashi and is best known to movie audiences for his portrayal as Private Saigo in the 2006 Clint Eastwood war film Letters from Iwo Jima. The company has continued on for decades following these two goals, and has become recognized as a major media source throughout Los Angeles.Kazunari Ninomiya (二宮 和也 Ninomiya Kazunari, born June 17, 1983), often called Nino (ニノ), is a Japanese idol, singer, songwriter, actor, voice actorand radio host. Since 1971, UTB has been sharing Japanese culture with viewers in the United States while also providing news and current events to the Japanese community. UTB Hollywood (United Television Broadcasting Systems, Inc.) is the only Japanese TV station in the Los Angeles area and the only 24-hour Japanese TV station in America, serving over 100,000 Japanese viewers plus 3 million Southern California viewers.īroadcasting over the air for free in Southern California on Channel 18.2, UTB Hollywood’s programs include popular Japanese dramas, variety shows, and anime with English subtitles. ![]() This week’s premieres join UTB’s slate of high-quality Japanese television programming including Gooko’s Life (starring Mao Inoue), Aibou 11 (starring Yutaka Mizutani Yutaka and Hiroki Narimiya), Second To Last Love (starring Kyoko Koizumi), historical drama Yae no Sakura (starring Haruka Ayase), and animated shows Case Closed, Eagle Talon NEO, and Sherlock Hound.įor updates and more information about UTB 18.2’s free, 24-hour Japanese programs: Iryu Sosa (CSI) is broadcast for free in the Southern California area with English subtitles. Kamikawa recently starred in the Japanese television series Lady Joker and Taira no Kiyomori. ![]() Ninomiya appeared in the Japanese films GANTZ and Tekkon Kinkreet, and performed in the Clint Eastwood film Letters from Iwo Jima with actor Ken Watanabe.įreeter, Ie wo Kau (Job-Hopper Buys a House) is broadcast for free in the Southern California area with English subtitles.Īlso premiering this week is the mystery series Iryu Sosa (English broadcast title: CSI – Crime Scene Investigators) starring Takaya Kamikawa as a forensic detective who finds hidden clues in the personal items that victims leave behind. Ninomiya, a member of the Japanese pop group Arashi, won Best Actor awards for the role from the 2011 Tokyo Drama Awards, the 67th Television Drama Academy Awards, and the 14th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix. Los Angeles television station UTB 18.2 will premiere two new drama series this week, including Freeter, Ie wo Kau (English broadcast title: Job-Hopper Buys a House) starring Kazunari Ninomiya as young man who restarts his life with a part-time construction job. ![]()
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