Chitose Hajime Fanblog http://pop.internet-okinawa.com/hajime_c/ en-us riccin@internet-okinawa.com Copyright 2005 2005-09-27T18:12:07-10:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 She's Back! http://pop.internet-okinawa.com/hajime_c/archives/000331.html I'm very happy to announce that J-Pop singer and utasha Chitose Hajime will be releasing a new single called "Katari Tsugu Koto" on November 23, 2005. The new single will also include "Tsuki o Nusumu" from a gamesoft called... 331@http://pop.internet-okinawa.com/hajime_c/ Chitose Katari

I'm very happy to announce that J-Pop singer and utasha Chitose Hajime will be releasing a new single called "Katari Tsugu Koto" on November 23, 2005. The new single will also include "Tsuki o Nusumu" from a gamesoft called "GENJI" and a cover of the Beatles' "Happiness is a Warm Gun". In keeping with a popular format for special CD releases, there will be a package that is coupled with a DVD (ESCL-2748/9) which will sell for ¥1800, and one with just the CD single (ESCL-2750) for ¥1223. Before the release of the single, Chitose will be participating in a concert in Ginowan City, Okinawa Prefecture, on October 22nd. Welcome back, Chitose! [Via bounce.com]

]]> Announcements 2005-09-27T18:12:07-10:00 Uta-Hime Mama http://pop.internet-okinawa.com/hajime_c/archives/000305.html Congratulations to Chitose and the new addition to her family, a healthy baby girl! Chitose gave birth to the 2821 gm baby girl on the 20th of January at 4:59am (Japan time). On her online diary, she mentions that there's... 305@http://pop.internet-okinawa.com/hajime_c/ Congratulations to Chitose and the new addition to her family, a healthy baby girl! Chitose gave birth to the 2821 gm baby girl on the 20th of January at 4:59am (Japan time). On her online diary, she mentions that there's now another special birthday that follows her own (Chitose turned 26 on January 5th). Way to go Chitose!

]]> Announcements 2005-01-23T21:52:30-10:00 Kono Machi and Ichigo Chips http://pop.internet-okinawa.com/hajime_c/archives/000291.html Yes, it's been quiet here as we wait patiently for Chitose's return and of course, our prayers go out to her for a complete recovery. Chitose's birthday is coming up soon (January 5) and what better early present than... 291@http://pop.internet-okinawa.com/hajime_c/
Ichigo Chips

Yes, it's been quiet here as we wait patiently for Chitose's return and of course, our prayers go out to her for a complete recovery. Chitose's birthday is coming up soon (January 5) and what better early present than having her song "Kono Machi" in the film "Ichigo no Kakera (Ichigo Chips)". "Ichigo" is based on a manga (see image above) by Tsutomu Takahashi who also penned the popular manga Sky High (which was turned into a film starring gravure idol Yumiko Shaku).

"Kono Machi" also happened to be used for the NHK drama serial "Manten" (much of the series was shot on location in Kagoshima Prefecture) and is one of my favorite songs of hers. "Ichigo Chips", directed by Shun Nakahara (who also happens to be from Kagoshima Prefecture), will make its theatrical run in Japanese theaters come February 2005.

]]> Announcements 2004-12-12T23:06:41-10:00 Now Playing: Fuyu no Hainumikaze http://pop.internet-okinawa.com/hajime_c/archives/000243.html Yay! I received my copy of Chitose's latest live double CD album, "Fuyu no Hainumikaze", in the mail a couple of days ago. I'm listening to it now (the 1st disc) and it's awesome! The arrangements seem to be close... 243@http://pop.internet-okinawa.com/hajime_c/ Yay! I received my copy of Chitose's latest live double CD album, "Fuyu no Hainumikaze", in the mail a couple of days ago. I'm listening to it now (the 1st disc) and it's awesome! The arrangements seem to be close to the originals (I'll have to give it another listen to make sure) and the mixture of songs from her indies days to her major label ones add a nice tempo to the album. I have the initial pressing of the album which came with a special (a CD insert and not a separate) booklet which adds a couple more centimeters to the jewel case. Also included is an interview with Chitose as well as special photos taken at the concert and elsewhere. I haven't ordered the DVD yet since there wasn't an initial pressing made for it, but I'll order it soon enough. ;)

]]> Announcements 2004-08-06T23:27:34-10:00 <![CDATA[Live Concert CD & DVD]]> http://pop.internet-okinawa.com/hajime_c/archives/000239.html Sony will be releasing Chitose's first live DVD as well as a CD recording on August 4th. Both live recordings are from her "Fuyu Hainumikaze" tour with the DVD being of her homecoming concert in Amami. The songs will range... 239@http://pop.internet-okinawa.com/hajime_c/ Sony will be releasing Chitose's first live DVD as well as a CD recording on August 4th. Both live recordings are from her "Fuyu Hainumikaze" tour with the DVD being of her homecoming concert in Amami. The songs will range from her indies recordings (like "Kotonoha") up to her hit singles with Sony. The DVD is priced at ¥3,990 and the CD at ¥3675. The CD of 23 tracks will be released in a limited edition with a 40 page booklet. The DVD will also be released in a limited edition, but the only feature is a "super gel case" (woohoo).

I've seen a TV special on Chitose that featured live clips and she didn't disappoint. I'm really looking forward to the DVD more than the CD but I'll probably end up buying both. :) The CD and DVD are available for pre-order at these recommended online stores: CD Japan, Tower Japan, and Yes Asia..

]]> Announcements 2004-06-05T01:09:55-10:00 Site Tweaking http://pop.internet-okinawa.com/hajime_c/archives/000219.html I'll be tinkering with the site this week so please bear with any weirdness you may encounter while here. Thanks!... 219@http://pop.internet-okinawa.com/hajime_c/ I'll be tinkering with the site this week so please bear with any weirdness you may encounter while here. Thanks!

]]> Site News 2004-04-20T15:09:11-10:00 Chitose song to be on Shinibana OST http://pop.internet-okinawa.com/hajime_c/archives/000216.html It's been pretty quiet here at the CH Fanblog and I apologize for the lack of updates to the site. No new material from Chitose to report yet, but a remix of her song, Seirei (from her 2001 Augusta Records... 216@http://pop.internet-okinawa.com/hajime_c/ It's been pretty quiet here at the CH Fanblog and I apologize for the lack of updates to the site. No new material from Chitose to report yet, but a remix of her song, Seirei (from her 2001 Augusta Records album "Kotonoha"), will be featured on the soundtrack for the Japanese film "Shinibana". The remixed song is called "Seirei∼nomado version∼" and will be released in Japan (so far as only part of the "Shinibana" soundtrack) on Wednesday, April 21, 2004 for ¥1,748.

]]> Announcements 2004-04-10T20:41:28-10:00 Happy New Year! http://pop.internet-okinawa.com/hajime_c/archives/000207.html Time sure flies. My last post to this fanblog was back in September 2003 when Chitose released her second full-length album from Sony Music. Since then, in addition to performing around Japan (including her hometown Amami-Ohshima) she's performed in Taiwan,... 207@http://pop.internet-okinawa.com/hajime_c/ Time sure flies. My last post to this fanblog was back in September 2003 when Chitose released her second full-length album from Sony Music. Since then, in addition to performing around Japan (including her hometown Amami-Ohshima) she's performed in Taiwan, her official website has undergone a renewal that uses Macromedia's Flash Player, and she's posted quite a bit to her online diary (linked on the right).

2004 looks to be another big year for Chitose -- especially with her birthday on January 5th. As for this fanblog, I'll do my best to continue following her growth as a musician and hopefully I'll get around to adding a lot of extra content to the site as well. So until the next post, I wish everyone to have a very happy and safe new year!

]]> Site News 2003-12-31T13:35:25-10:00 Discography: Nomad Soul http://pop.internet-okinawa.com/hajime_c/archives/000190.html "Nomad Soul"... 190@http://pop.internet-okinawa.com/hajime_c/
[nomad soul album cover]
"Nomad Soul"

]]> Discography 2003-09-21T21:40:18-10:00 Discography: Itsuka Kaze ni Naru Hi http://pop.internet-okinawa.com/hajime_c/archives/000189.html "Itsuka Kaze ni Naru Hi"... 189@http://pop.internet-okinawa.com/hajime_c/
[Itsuka Kaze ni Naru Hi Single Cover]
"Itsuka Kaze ni Naru Hi"

]]> Discography 2003-09-21T21:03:48-10:00 Report on Chitose's latest album "Nomad Soul" http://pop.internet-okinawa.com/hajime_c/archives/000188.html Let me first apologize for taking so long to post this entry after mentioning it about 2 weeks ago! After listening to the album almost everyday (I mixed the album on an MD with her 3 most recent singles),... 188@http://pop.internet-okinawa.com/hajime_c/ Let me first apologize for taking so long to post this entry after mentioning it about 2 weeks ago! After listening to the album almost everyday (I mixed the album on an MD with her 3 most recent singles), I've come to like it very much. At first, I couldn't help but compare it to her first album, "Hainumi Kaze", and thought that it was much weaker and shorter than her major label debut. Now, after giving it a good listen, I think it's just as good or even better than it.

]]> Announcements 2003-09-21T20:08:32-10:00 Arrived in the mail today http://pop.internet-okinawa.com/hajime_c/archives/000178.html I thought it would take several days to reach me, but two days is all it took for the CDs to arrive from Japan to my doorstep here in Hawaii! I'm so happy! I'll have a full report on the... 178@http://pop.internet-okinawa.com/hajime_c/ I thought it would take several days to reach me, but two days is all it took for the CDs to arrive from Japan to my doorstep here in Hawaii! I'm so happy! I'll have a full report on the limited edition album "Nomad Soul" and the single "Itsuka Kaze ni Naru Hi" when time (hopefully) opens up this weekend. Kudos to CD Japan for their great service, competitive pricing, and fast shipping.

]]> Announcements 2003-09-04T23:54:14-10:00 On the way http://pop.internet-okinawa.com/hajime_c/archives/000174.html My Chitose CDs (the limited edition "Nomad Soul" and the CD single "Itsuka Kaze ni Naru Hi") are in the mail and I should be receiving them by next Wednesday (hopefully sooner tho'). I'll have a complete review of the... 174@http://pop.internet-okinawa.com/hajime_c/ My Chitose CDs (the limited edition "Nomad Soul" and the CD single "Itsuka Kaze ni Naru Hi") are in the mail and I should be receiving them by next Wednesday (hopefully sooner tho'). I'll have a complete review of the two discs as well as attempt to catch up on some old stuff before then. :)

]]> Site News 2003-09-02T23:37:33-10:00 Video clip for "Itsuka Kaze ni Naru Hi" http://pop.internet-okinawa.com/hajime_c/archives/000173.html It's only a 40 second streamer but still worth watching. The location for the clip is Okinawa and I can't wait to see the whole thing! Go here first, then hit the link for "discography" and you'll see the download... 173@http://pop.internet-okinawa.com/hajime_c/ It's only a 40 second streamer but still worth watching. The location for the clip is Okinawa and I can't wait to see the whole thing!

Go here first, then hit the link for "discography" and you'll see the download links for the sound/video clip in Windows or RealPlayer formats.

]]> Announcements 2003-08-14T00:51:09-10:00 Jacket For "Nomad Soul" http://pop.internet-okinawa.com/hajime_c/archives/000172.html The CD jacket for Chitose's new album "Nomad Soul" is up! "Nomad Soul" The album is set to be released on Wednesday, September 3rd.... 172@http://pop.internet-okinawa.com/hajime_c/ The CD jacket for Chitose's new album "Nomad Soul" is up!

[nomad soul album cover image]
"Nomad Soul"

The album is set to be released on Wednesday, September 3rd.

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