2010-12-21

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Map to JShop at Harajuku

Had intended to come up with a simple map, but it got so elaborate that I decided it deserves a post of its own.

PLEASE DO NOT REPOST WITHOUT PERMISSION. It's a lot of time taken so I don't want it taken out. Just link back if necessary.

Disclaimer: This was drawn based on my memory, which is known to be quite bad. But I think it's at least 90% accurate.

[EDIT 2] I just recalled that the 'AU shop' isn't really an AU shop, but a phone shop, that sometimes has AU posters on the display shelves. lol...but I'm lazy to change so do take note!

Maybe I'll add text directions when I'm free (like when? T.T) but in case you need any, here's the thread witha set of very messy directions I rushed out just now (including links to some photos).

~~[EDIT] Argh, horrible! Why did my text become so blur after uploading? GRRRRH..~~
THANKS javvie for the advice! I shunbian added a few people onto the pavement in case people don't get what the grey patches are. lol! Plus fun for those who get the fandom jokes built into those people!

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Adjusted sales

Work habits never die.

1. Arashi – ￥17.163 billion/￥17,163,000,000 (approximately $204,321,424)

2. *group name omited to avoid misinterpretation of purpose* ￥9.431 billion/￥9,431,000,000 (approximately $112,273,808)

Info from here and here

In case some people feel that the result of such sales is partly Arashi releasing 6 singles this year...

3. “Troublemaker” - Arashi : (698,542)
4. “Monster” – Arashi : (696,022)
6. “Hatenai Sora” – Arashi : (656,343)
7. “Løve Rainbow” – Arashi : (620,057)
9. “Dear Snow” – Arashi : (591,207)
10. “To be free” – Arashi : (516,142)

Assuming average cost per single to be 1,300 yen:

Even after removing the sales of the top 2 selling singles...
17,163,000,000 - (698,542 x 1,300) - (696,022 x 1,300)
= 17,163,000,000 - 908,104,600 - 904,828,600
= 15,350,066,800yen

So, taking into account a 'normal release schedule' of 4 singles, 1 album and 1 concert dvd per year + the sales of previous years' releases, Arashi's total sales for 2010 is still about 60% more than the second position. That is so sugoi deshou.