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[Info] How to access “Collecte De Zikzin” opened in Shibuya, Tokyo

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The shop “Collecte De Zikzin” just opened in Shibuya, Tokyo on January 11th, 2013. The four-story building opened only the 1st floor, accessory shop “Zikzin”. The items sold at Zikzin shop are JKS’ original brand. They are designed and produced by Jang Keun Suk. It is said the 2nd floor for cafe, 3rd floor for a nail salon and 4th floor for museum. It seems the all floor will open around this Spring. Today’s open wasn’t announced beforehand. Still, there was no official announcement from Frau or Tree-J company. But many eels were visiting before opening the shop. That’s why eels could spot the opening day.

Official website: Collecte De Zikzin
Opening hours: from 11 am to 10 pm, but temporarily from 11 am to 7 pm
Business days: not mentioned the shop holiday yet
Address: 1-15-2, Jinnan, Shibuya, Tokyo
Tel: +81 3-6277-5328
How to access: The shop “Collecte De Zikzin” is located very near “Salt and Tobacco Museum” in Shibuya, Tokyo. It’s easier for you to get there to use this museum as a landmark. About a 12-minute-walk takes you to the shop from JR Shibuya station. I found an English written map which shows the route to “Salt and Tobacco Museum (1-F)” from Shibuya station. It helps you to reach there. You can print out my hand-made map and close-up one, too ^^
SHIBUYA MAP (See 1-F, “Salt and Tobacco Museum”)

* The route from JR Shibuya station → Salt and Tobacco Museum → Collecte De Zikzin
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[News] “CRI-J Season 2” has been started to provide overseas shipping

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UPDATE: Now the description of “English version” was deleted.

Credits: GAM publishing

Finally the publisher, GAM publishing has started to provide overseas shippings service of “CRI-J Season 2”. When “CRI-J Season 1” started, they provied it for each issue, 4 times a year, shipped separately. But it cost too much, so they changed to ship all 4 issues in one time. Please see the detail of how to order on their website. There is the screen shots of how to fill in the application form.

* NOTRICE: The website says “English version”, but it doesn’t mean the content is written in English. It just means the direction for the order written in English.

Go to the website: ★EMS International Shipping 【CRI-J 　season2】 JANG KEUN-SUK “CRI-J” Magazine 1-year Subscription by EMS International Shipping (Credit Card Only, 4 issues for a set) up to 5 sets★

[News] “Just Crazy” was selected one of Best 3 album (Asia) by JAPAN GOLD DISK AWARD 2013

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Credits: THE JAPAN GOLD DISK AWARD 2013

According to the JAPAN GOLD DISK AWARD 2013 announced on January 7th, 2013, Jang Keun Suk’s debut album “Just Crazy” was selected one of the best 3 album in Asian artists category. Other two are KARA “Super Girl” and BIGBANG “ALIVE”. Congratulations! ^^
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tenshi_akuma’s note: This award has started by Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) since 1987. Every year they award this to artists who contribute to the development of music industry. The selection criteria is based on “net sales of CD, videos and sales of paid music distribution service”. And the sales data is strictly audited by certified public accountant. With this original criteria, RIAJ selects “the most popular artists or music in Japan” every year.

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[article] Fujinkoron_20130122

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Credits: Fujinkoron.jp
Photo credits: Frau International
English translation: tenshi_akuma

Jang Keun Suk, who keeps evolving, “Asian Prince”
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On the final stage of Asia Tour which attracted 160,000 audience in tatal, Jang Keun Suk, or Keun-chan, sang to fans filled the venue without showing any signs of tiredness till the end.

“Keun-chan~!” There are a lot of cheers to him throughout the venue. “Asian Prince” celebrated his self-produced tour “The CRI SHOW2” final at Saitama Super Arena. He appeared on the stage with plumed hat and decorative costume. After singing the first song, he utters, “I want to eat Kabayaki (grilled eel)~!” Keun−chan’s favorite food is eels so that he calls his fans “eels” with love.

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