About Sho's Name in Kanji

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I noticed that early on in his career, Sho's surname is written using the character 桜 unlike in the recent years where he's using 櫻 (Both are characters for Sakura - cherry blossoms). I noticed this when I began watching some of their old shows but there were instances when the latter was also used. I've also seen in his 2008.04.10 appearance in Hanamaru Cafe wherein he showed a photo of a rugby ball with his name written on it that the Kanji character used was this one - 桜. Since the photo was during his school days I'm assuming that it must be how his real name is written.

Does anyone of you have any idea about this change? I actually have a hunch but I'd like to hear more information first.

Thank you very much in advance.

PS: I'm sorry if the question might sound nitpicky. I'm just a bit curious. :D

EDIT:
Everyone, thank you very much for sharing all those information. Some of the answers given were also my guesses. I'm so happy. :D The fandom is just amazing and I love being a part of it.

Happy 14th Geinoukai Anniversary, Sho! <3

22-October-2009

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14th anniversary of Sho Sakurai agency entry

UPDATE
Arahi Challenge week, updated with additional program. Donna will introduce latest information of Arashi Challenge week every day from 10/26-10/30 15-50-15:55.
Mezamashi, interview of VS Arashi aired. my HDD wasn’t working although I book mezamashi every day.
My Girl, sound track cover on Amazon.
Orista, Ohno-kun of Arashi relax at home!? Gravure photo and interview to Ohno-kun starring “Guest or Room no.0” is published at current issue of Orista. Inside story of interview. This theme was “ change from work mode to relax mode” took photos of Ohno-kun from cool facial expression as elite business man to relax mode slipping out of his suit jacket. “Please relax like at home.” He changes to supremely relaxed face loosening his tie. Ohno-kun in relaxed mode seems so comfortable. In the last he sinks down sofa, he was so relaxed! I asked the moment he rate himself with high score. He says “I wonder what is score when I ‘m fishing…?” he looks fun.
Hiruobi, TBS, Nino shows up in live for promotion of Himitsu no Arashi-chan. Damn it. I missed
KFC CM has 15 sec version and 30sec version.
Tokyo Dome concert ticket will be delivered 4 November
VS Arashi  web site updated 
J-web info  Evening wide Nino will show up, no hiruobi info on J-web…

 

Today’s Arashi Discovery

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[CM] Jun new KFC CM

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I don't know if it had been shared before or not though

source: aroisu0001 @ YouTube

I miss his long hair, but I think I already used to his current hair. Hungry, anyone? lol

Some Questions (^_^)

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Dear Minna-san,

Konichiwa. First time posting in this community. Just want to ask some questions (that are not really arashi-related; MODs Please don't come and kill me) because I am dying for some answers...Hope minna will help me~ Arigatou in advance!

I am actually an arashi fan living in Southeast Asia (SEA) region (If you are curious, it's singapore), and in this area, fans usually purchase albums of singers they like (be it chinese/english/korean/japanese) that usually included about 10 songs...

I don't know whether is it a trend here or not but people in SEA region (For example, in singapore/China) do usually only buy albums and not singles like those sold in Japan (Actually singles are seldom seen in the market here except for japanese music ones). 

Hence, I was just wondering why Japan has this trend of buying singles of singers...You know, like everytime arashi will only release a single that consist about 3 songs and only release a album like once in about 2-3 years? I know that these singles are actually quite costly, and since the songs from the singles will eventually be in the albums, why would people in Japan still want to buy singles?
If fans collect every single of for example, arashi, then wouldn't there be tons of CDs in their houses?

I am just so curious about this buying of singles trend in japan. (Even the Oricon chart is a singles sales chart)
Anyone cares to enlighten me? Thanks alot if you know anything, anything at all, about this subject matter.

To MODs: Delete this if it's not allowed, because I know that this not really related to arashi-stuff but I can't seen to be able to find other places to post these questions except to fellow other arashi-fans around the globe...

P.S. If these questions had already been asked, please direct me to the answers' page, Thanks!!

[Karaoke] Arashi - Deep na Bouken (Shounen Club 2001.02.11)

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You can find it @ my LJ

MY GIRL PV -PREVIEW

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A BIT ^^

[CM] ARASHI All the BEST! CLIPS 1999-2009

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Watch it here @ my journal.