Arashi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids ARASHI 嵐
Arashi in November 2019
Background information
Origin	Japan
Genres	Japanese pop R&B Bubblegum pop
Years active	1999–present
Labels	Pony Canyon (1999–2001) J Storm (2002–present)
Members	Masaki Aiba Jun Matsumoto Kazunari Ninomiya Satoshi Ohno Sho Sakurai

ARASHI (嵐 in Kanji, meaning Storm) is a popular five-member Japanese boy band. They started their journey on September 15, 1999. Their first show was in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi on a cruise boat. They are part of Johnny's Entertainment, a well-known group that creates many famous Japanese artists.

Their very first song was called “A・RA・SHI”. Many years later, in October 2008, they released "Beautiful Days". This song was from a TV drama starring one of the members, Kazunari Ninomiya. It quickly became a number one hit in Japan. ARASHI has released many CDs, and most of them have reached the top spot on the Oricon music charts in Japan. Their first single, "A・RA・SHI", was one of their biggest sellers. You can also see them on their famous TV show, Arashi ni Shiyagare.

Members

ARASHI has five talented members. Each one brings something special to the group!

Satoshi Ohno (Born November 26, 1980)

Satoshi Ohno is the oldest member and the leader of ARASHI. He is known for his amazing singing and dancing skills. He also loves art and has even shown his own artworks in exhibitions. His favorite hobby is fishing.

Sho Sakurai (Born January 25, 1981)

Sho Sakurai is the second oldest in the group. He is the only member who graduated from university. Sho is very busy! He is the rapper for ARASHI and writes his own rap lyrics for their songs. He also hosts many TV shows and works as a newscaster for the program News ZERO.

Masaki Aiba (Born December 24, 1982)

Masaki Aiba is the third oldest member. His family owns a Chinese restaurant. He is a co-host on a fun variety show called "Tensai! Shimura Doubutsu-en!". Masaki is known for his surprising and creative ideas.

Jun Matsumoto (Born August 30, 1983)

Jun Matsumoto is the youngest member of ARASHI. He is known for being very focused and dedicated. He has acted in many popular TV dramas, like Hana yori Dango and Gokusen. Jun is also a good cook!

Kazunari Ninomiya (Born June 17, 1983)

Kazunari Ninomiya is the second youngest member. He is a fantastic actor and has even been in a Hollywood movie directed by Clint Eastwood. He can play the guitar and enjoys writing his own songs.

Hit Singles

Here are some of ARASHI's popular songs:

• A-RA-SHI (1999)
• PIKA**NCHI DOUBLE (2004)
• Cherry tree 咲 ケ (2005)
• WISH (2005)
• Love so sweet (2007)
• Happiness (2007)
• We can make it (2007)
• One Love (2008)
• Beautiful days (2008)
• truth (2008)
• Troublemaker (2010)
• Love rainbow (2010)
• Lotus (2011)
• Face Down (2012)
• Monster (2010)

Albums

TV Shows

ARASHI members often appear on TV. Here are some of their shows:

• VS Arashi (Thursdays 7:00 PM - 7:57 PM)
• Himitsu no Arashichan (Thursdays 10:00 PM - 10:54 PM)
• Arashi ni shiyagare (Saturdays 10:00 PM - 10:54 PM)

Images for kids

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  Arashi's concert at Tokyo Dome in November 2010

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  Arashi Meets A350 jet at Haneda International Airport

See also

In Spanish: Arashi (banda) para niños