Actress Yuko Takeuchi releases cookbook

TOKYO —

Actress Yuko Takeuchi, 31, has released a cookbook titled “Takeuchi Marchais, presenting 102 delicious warm-hearted recipes” (1,350 yen). To mark the launch of her book, Takeuchi will attend a premium women’s only party next month and interview 15 women about their favorite recipes and what they like to cook most of all as a present for someone.

The 15 women will be chosen by lottery and organized by Crea magazine.

Takeuchi said she is looking forward to the talk show event with women who are passionate about cooking.

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Seiko Matsuda, Kyoko Koizumi to costar in ad for first time

Seiko Matsuda, right, and Kyoko Koizumi appear in the Astalift TV commercial.FUJIFILM

TOKYO —

Singer Seiko Matsuda, 49, and actress Kyoko Koizumi, 45, are set to make their first onscreen appearance together in a commercial for FujiFilm cosmetics series Astalift.

In attempt to sell a foundation that is designed to be flattering in any light, the pair were filmed under various lighting conditions in several locations. The commercial airs from Sept 1.

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