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Meanwhile, a J–Pop showcase featuring 100 posters, CDs and DVDs of JPop artists such as Ayumi Hamazaki, Da Pump, Exile, Glay, L’Arc-en-Ciel, Miku Koda, Luna Sea, Misia, Namie Amuro, Smap, V6, Chemistry Ken Hirai and a lot more, will be on display at the 4th level, Shaw Hallway of the Shangri-La Plaza Mall.

The exhibit, the first full–scale J–Pop showcase in the Philippines, is sponsored by the Foundation for the Promotion of Music Industry and Culture of Japan (PROMIC).

The festivities culminate in a pop/rock concert entitled, "One Love, One Day, One Life," featuring Japanese pop trio, Core of Soul at the Streetscape, Shangri-La Plaza Mall on Saturday, Feb. 25, 8:30 p.m.

The concert also features the Philippines’ top pop/rock acts — Barbie Almalbis, Hale and Kitchie Nadal.

Core of Soul is composed of Fukiko Nakamura (vocals), Song Rui (guitar & bass), and Keisuke Iizuka (keyboards).

Their style has been described as "electric meets electronic," "relaxing and introspective."

Since their major debut in 2001, Core of Soul has released five solid singles and two albums. Their single, "Purple Sky," is the theme song of the Philippines-Japan Friendship Year.

Admission is free.

The wave of events highlighting Filipino and Japanese arts and culture is in celebration of Philippines-Japan Friendship Year, as declared by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo by virtue of Proclamation No. 905, in commemoration of 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

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