Avex has added Ayu’s upcoming single glitter/fated to the mu-mo shop, signifying that it’s now available for pre-order pretty much everywhere.

In addition to the use of “glitter” to promote kiwi, “fated” will be featured in the film 怪談 (kaidan; ghost story). The film’s official site has updated with a new trailer featuring the song (last I checked, Windows Media Player links weren’t working, but Quicktime was functional).

Ayu’s official website has been updated frequently over the last week, mostly with new links. The official a-nation ’07 site is now live with a complete list of artist appearances. Ayu’s schedule is as follows:

• 8/12 Shizuoka performance
• 8/18 Kobe performance
• 8/19 Kobe performance
• 8/25 Tokyo performance
• 8/26 Tokyo performance

In addition, the English site has finally been updated with a mirror of ABEST2.com.

Perhaps the most exciting new link is that of the official Hamasaki Ayumi ni kore kikitai!; (I want to ask Ayumi Hamasaki!) form. Since the MY STORY tour, Ayu and her guitarist have made answering fan questions an encore staple–usually with hilarious results. The Secret tour is now taking questions at this form.

It’s been nine years since the release of the poker face single April 8,1998, and Ayu’s still going strong!

A BEST 2 -WHITE- and -BLACK- came in second and third respectively for the month, behind on super-group Mr. Children’s latest album (for a bit of trivia, Mr. Children is one of the bands with whom Ayu shares the 20 million+ sales record. She is still the only female and solo artist to reach such a milestone, though.)

In addition, Ayu arrived in Hong Kong earlier this week for her second show in her first ever overseas arena tour. The reception by adoring fans was just as crazy as her arrival in Taiwan; check out this great Xanga for media of the event or ON.cc for more coverage.

Finally, the Weiider television spot featuring Ayu has premiered (sadly) without a hint at the distant single.