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The 'Goddess of the Theater' Murayama Yuiri who has performed 1,300 times, the most in history, reflects on the last performance before the AKB48 Theater renovation on September 1st
The AKB48 Theater in Akihabara, Tokyo, which opened in 2005, will enter renovations after the "AKB48 Theater's Final Performance Before Renovation ~Thank you for the memories of 6843 days and 6552 performances~" on September 1st. On the 19th, Murayama Yuiri (27), known as the "Goddess of the Theater" for her record-setting 1,300 appearances, reflected on her feelings for the current theater, which she considers her "starting point," and also expressed her anticipation for the new theater, which will reopen on December 8th, the group's 19th anniversary.
Having stood on the AKB Theater stage more than anyone else, she harbors complex feelings about its renovation. When she first heard about it, her honest reaction was "sadness." She said, "It was my second home, a power spot, and a place of learning. I grew up in this theater. I’m feeling lonely that it will change significantly." She looked around the theater floor, savoring every moment.
In approximately 13 years of tenure, she reached the highest number of theater appearances in history. “I was just having fun on stage, and before I knew it, I've already reached 1,300 performances.” During the time when the team system was in place, she was prepared to step in for any member who was ill, whether it was for performances for Teams A, K, B, or 4. This effort contributed to the impressive number of performances she accumulated.
Murayama and the other 13th generation members joined in 2011, when the group was in its peak. She entered senbatsu more than six years after joining the group. “I realized that it's not just fun and games. I saw the harsh reality. I was compared to others, I didn't know how to gain popularity, and I couldn't see my goals. The days when I couldn't attend school continued, so I once made up my mind to quit when I was a kenkyuusei. It was to the point where I was ready to announce my graduation on the blog the next day.” However, it was the theater staff at the time who persuaded her to stay.
Above all, one reason Murayama decided to stay was the presence of her senpai, Nakata Chisato. She expressed her gratitude, saying, "I was not very good at dealing with my seniors, except Chiichan (Nakata) who has given me great support." As the number of outside work for senbatsu members increased, "Chiichan continued to perform at the theater. And when she told me, 'It's hard to convey the importance of treasuring the theater to the juniors,' I became determined to protect the theater myself." It marked the beginning of her journey to becoming the "Goddess of the Theater".
From that point onwards, her activities focused heavily on the theater. She even cried over her reduced opportunities to perform in the theater when she entered senbatsu and was given outside jobs. After the group's general election's system changed to a candidacy system, she also decided to not participate in it. "I'm not denying the worth of general elections, but I felt it wasn't suited to me, and I didn't want to burden my fans. I wanted them to come to the theater instead," she explained as she maintained a firm resolve to prove that one could still become a popular member by continuously performing at the theater.
Even after experiencing live performances at venues like Tokyo Dome, she emphasized, "I love the AKB Theater the most." She highlighted the charm of the theater’s exclusive intimate setting, saying, "With the concept of being 'idols you can meet', the theater's "sublime proximity" is part of its charm."
From September 2nd, they will be travelling all over Japan for "AKB48 Theater 'Under Construction' Nationwide Tour," with the stage that Murayama produced. Additionally, the new theater, which will be inaugurated on December 8th with an original new stage written by Akimoto Yasushi, is hinted to have 'an even more dream-like world view.'
Murayama intends to continue performing at the new theater. She expressed her determination, saying, "I don’t want anyone to surpass my record (for the most performances)." She added, "For me, the theater is what it means to be in AKB. I've revealed all my emotions here. I want to give back to this theater for the rest of life. I'll work hard so that I can remain the Goddess of the Theater, even after the renovation," reflecting her strong resolve.
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AKB48 Muto Tomu’s “Stay at Home”: Sadness for not being able to meet (her fans) and a different way to bring joy to the fans
Source: https://times.abema.tv/posts/7060083
After a month, the government lifted the state of emergency on May 25th that served as a measure to prevent the spread of Covid19. Although the numbers of confirmed infections remain, the government has also lifted the travel restriction between prefectures and the socio-economic activities has resumed.
Meanwhile, AKB48 Muto Tomu’s regular appearance as a weather forecaster on Abema Morning which had been postponed for 2 months, has finally started in June. Abema Morning began a new arrangement with four female casts: TV Asahi Tanaka Moe, also Sumita Sari and Namiki Marina who joined us in April as new casters, as well as Muto Tomu who delivered the weather forecast every Friday. We interviewed the four of them.
How does the Covid19 has changed “Idol” Muto Tomu’s working style and how does she spend her time at home?
· Your first regular appearance as a weather forecaster should have started on April 3rd, but it was postponed to June 5th. How did you feel for the past two months?
I have appeared on this show a couple of times and was very excited to start my role as a regular cast in April. Of course, I felt sad when it was postponed for 2 months. However, I’m happy that I could finally appear as a regular and feel so grateful about it.
· How is your work affected in the past two or three months?
We (AKB48), did not have any on-site work since the announcement of the state of emergency in April. Live concert and handshake events were also cancelled or postponed, the situations have changed in many ways. AKB48 brings the concept of “Idol you can meet”, thus it feels sad that we are unable to meet our fans.
Nonetheless, the number of remote working has increased dramatically, opening the opportunities to meet with the fans through the screen from home. As we started OUC48 Project, we released “365 Nichi no Kami Hikouki” in which all members sang together. We also did various OUC48 Projects via live stream. We are working on different ways whereby we can spend fun times with our fans despite being at home, something we have never done before.
· You must have been interacting a lot with your fans through SNS?
SNS is very important for us. As a group, we do more live streams and we performed a stage from our respective houses. It becomes an opportunity for people who could not watch theatre stages due to physical problems.
· How did you spend your time at home?
I cooked more often. I also do the dish after eating. In the past, I was not really that type of person who did that. I made braised pork, niku jaga, gratin, and crab cream croquette. Surprisingly, I could do it! Lol. My mother was also happy about it. I usually did not have so much time at home, she told me “I’ve always wanted to feel like this (re: Tomu did the house chores)” Lol. She also told me, “Your cooking is delicious, please do more”, but I think she wants me to get carried away by her ulterior motives! While staying at home, I was able to talk more with my family as we spend more time together.
Also, I was absent as a weather forecaster for 2 months and I was afraid that my skills would deteriorate. Therefore, I tried to explain tomorrow’s weather while checking the weather conditions on my laptop. I also watched weather forecast segments on various tv shows.
· You mentioned it on the previous interview that there were a few things which were difficult to express.
I watched those shows while learning new ways to express it or spotted a slightly different way to do it.
· What do you want to do once Covid19 has settled down?
I want to perform a live concert! However, it is still hard to do it under the current condition. AKB48 held 8 live stages in 7 days in February, but I learnt that I couldn’t perform my unit’s live stage the day before the actual performance. Although we have practiced for the live performance, we could not perform it. Someday, I want to perform it.
I also want to go to karaoke on my private time. I love going to karaoke alone. I always search online when it would be fine to go to karaoke. Lol. Saitama and Chiba prefectures have allowed going to karaoke, but Tokyo has not. Also, I planned with the members whom I am close with, to travel in January or February, but things did not pan out well and we had to cancel it. It would be great if someday we can go according to the plan.
· Please share your enthusiasm about ABEMA Morning.
Although it was postponed for 2 months, I still feel nervous. I will work hard to be able to convey the messages better. I hope you can continue watching my growth. I also write the script by myself and I hope you can notice my writing style.
谷口めぐ Megu Taniguchi - Instagram - Fri 01 May 2020
家の中ではいつもジャージだ😳💙 でも今日は暖かかったから上着は着ずに半袖で過ごしたよ! 5月もよろしくね✨ #おうち時間 #おうち #ジャージ #部屋着 #81teez #🐼 #部活のマネージャー感 Wearing a jersey at home😳💙 But it’s warm today so I rolled up my sleeves! Thanks in advance for May✨ #home time #home #jersey #loungewear #81teez #🐼 #like the manager of a school sports club
下尾みう🦋 - Instagram - Tue 02 Jun 2020
おでこ出し☺︎💕 With my forehead exposed☺︎💕 6月の生写真お楽しみに🦋 Please look forward to our nama-shashin set of June🦋 #生写真
「B.L.T. SUMMER CANDY 2019」 下尾みう
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谷口めぐ - Twitter - Sun 07 Apr 2019
2日間握手会に来てくださった皆さんありがとうございました!初めましての方や北九州の方、そして海外から来てくださる方も沢山で嬉しかったです😚いつも来てくださる方も沢山沢山、ありがとうございます😊みんなすいとーよ❤️ Thanks to everyone who came to the handshake event in these 2 days! I’m really glad that so many fans came for the first time, from Kitakyushu or even overseas😚 Also thanks to those who always come😊 I love you❤️
谷口めぐ - Twitter - Sun 14 Apr 2019
おはようございます! 今日でデビュー5周年を迎えました✨ 5周年おめでとう、わたし☺️💐 Good morning! Today it’s the 5th anniversary of my debut✨ Happy 5th anniversary to me☺️💐
[ENG TRANS] Muto Tomu’s Letter for Mogi Shinobu’s Seitansai [190419]
Dear Mogimogi,
Happy Birthday.
Ah…Seitansai, I wanted to appear.
I was planning to appear for “Chotto Matta!”, but surely, I could not do so. Therefore, I wrote a letter like this.
I think that Mogimogi and I were not that close in the past.
However, we suddenly got along very well since we were in Minegishi Team K.
At the backstage, everyone was always chattery, we also got paired up a lot on stage. Currently, we are also in the same unit song.
It has always been fun to be with MogiMogi because I can act natural. I think we have a good chemistry thanks to MogiMogi’s personality.
It looks like I do something freely, but I can actually see my surroundings, I also understand my responsibility. I am very relieved when there is Mogimogi among the members who is performing on stage with me. I believe when this person is around, I’ll be alright.
Above all, her sense in choosing words to charm people is a very wonderful talent. This is off the record, but I’m very jealous on how you can express those words, I always pay a close attention on how MogiMogi chooses her words while listening to her talk.
People often says that Mogimogi and I should be in “keep silent” (re: probably because Tomu and Mogi’s voices sound like men) senbatsu, but I personally think that MogiMogi is at her best when she talks.
We’ve been working like this, the members around us are gradually graduating, and we’ve become senior members. When I realise, the main body of Team Togi remains, “To” (re: Tomu) and “Gi” (re: Mogi). I’m surprised.
It feels lonely after the members, whom we are close to and depend on, have graduated. However, the people around MogiMogi are attached to you and there are a lot of members who support you. Please rely on them whenever you are worried or depressed. I think there is no one here that will refuse to be relied on by MogiMogi. Of course, so am I.
Please get along with me as a team mate and also a lifetime friend. Let’s do a lot of fun things together.
Please visit our house again anytime. Then, I’m sure that the person who is reading the letter right now (re: Muto Orin) will be happier than me.
I hope MogiMogi will have a wonderful year.
From Team K Muto Tomu
谷口めぐ - Twitter - Sat 20 Apr 2019
おはよ〜!良い天気〜☺️☀️ Morning~! Nice weather~☺️☀️
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Tomu:
Since I have finished the challenge of weather forecaster exam, I’m thinking about writing down my thoughts ☆
Sorry for writing such a long message.
Many things happened in these past 5 years.
I challenged 8 times in these past 5 years and many things did not go well, I stumbled so many times and felt hopeless about myself.
Why I can’t do this?
The path to be a weather forecaster was not a straightforward road.
Looking back at it, I felt that I made a lot of detour. But, at that time, I thought that was the best for me, so I went forward believing in myself. Sometimes life does not go well. At that time, I could not think that way. Lol.
But, I felt it afterwards (^^)
Studying and also other things did not go well, when I found little hope for anything, I told myself that something will definitely change after three months, or probably three years. At that time, there was a battle between my own ability and mental state.
It was really hard to carry out my words.
Making an effort is tough, but not making any efforts means I would make an excuse so many times. I did make an excuse. Lol.
Also, I worked hard in my own way, yet in my case, I was not able to make it happen. I was told so many times, “When can you obtain it?”, “You should have given up”, ”Anyhow, it is impossible”
But, I could do my best because there were people around me who still supported and believed in me.
I can’t thank them enough.
Although I was not sure whether I could do it, they had a faith in me for such a long time.
Thank you very much. I was very happy that I passed it, but when people around me feel happy about it, that makes me happier than anything else.
Then, when people told me “you did your best” and “you worked hard for it”, I gradually notice, “yeah that was right, I did my best” and I feel like crying. Lol. A staff told me when we started this project, “Many people around you may not understand why you are studying very hard.”
I felt that I always faced a desk and read books, other than people who know the contents of the study, somehow, might not understand it.
I don’t know what’s going to happen in the future, even though I worked hard like that. People around me also could not understand me.
That was very painful. I was thinking why I should suffer this pain alone? I tried to do my best, but from the point of view of other people, I wonder if they will get it why I work hard like this. Will I be able to achieve my goal if I do more than this? Given that I had been trapped in a vicious circle. I had no confidence and I constantly hated myself. From the beginning I had no confidence in myself.
When I said something like this, I tended to provoke antipathy, but there were also people who laughingly disagreed with me and talked about it with understanding.
There were times when people told me, “you were born cute” or “you are beautiful” But sometimes I thought..”was it because I’ve entered this group for a while?”
I was supposed to be working hard in order to be cute, but I was troubled when many people compliment my looks instead of my personality, “you must be happy”, I was very happy, but..
Every time people told me that, I feel like there is nothing inside me.
You might think that I have a great shape, but I couldn’t help thinking, “what about my fundamental inner self?” … I was fed up with my immature and shallow inner self. However, my surrounding environment and myself have changed in the process of challenging this qualification. I have experienced both good and bad things, they have gradually improved myself in many ways. Was I able to improve? Then, the other day, my earnest wish to pass the weather forecaster exam came true.
For me who had no confidence, it gave me a lot of experience and boosted my confidence.
5 Years. It is more than half of my life in AKB. It was certainly not a short time. But, I sincerely feel that I’m glad I could accomplish the greatest challenge in this life, even though it took so much time.
Thank you so very much for everyone who watched over and supported me until the very end!
Also, I will continue doing my best, thus I will be happy if you support me(^^) Thank you for reading the long message until the end☆
武藤十夢
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edit: Although the main problem isn’t the algorithm (because that’s *hard*). It’s the fact that only the original blog owner can dispute an incorrect detection, and many blogs are dead.