Illusionist Princess Tenko (age unknown) has paid ¥17 million ($150,000) for a pretty ordinary used care. Ordinary except for the fact that it once belonged to John Lennon. The Austin Princess was driven by Lennon in the video for his classic hit “Imagine.” Tenko performs around the world and is known for her extreme wealth and lavish lifestyle. Also going under the hammer at the auction in Las Vegas was the white suit Lennon wore on the “Abbey Road” album jacket ($118,000) and a notebook that belonged to Marilyn Monroe ($16,000).
• Popular 80s rock band Anzen Chitai (Safety Zone) are to release their first album in 18 years. The album is actually a previously unreleased recording of a concert they played at the Nippon Budokan in July 1989, when they were at their peak. “Anzen Chitai VI – Live” will go on sale November 9.
• Actress Kinoshita Ayumi (21) met with over 800 fans as she launched her latest photo book at a PR event in Ginza yesterday. “La Dolce” includes many revealing photos of the popular pin-up girl taken during the summer on the southern island of Yakushima, a World Heritage Site. There’s even some of her original poetry in the book, for those who want more than just pictures…