DA PUMP's DAICHI has announced that he has registered his marriage with a non-celebrity woman on Valentine's Day.
DAICHI made the announcement on his Twitter and Instagram accounts. He commented, "I hope to spend the rest of my life with her while supporting each other as family."
The details on Kis-My-Ft2's new album "To-y2" (March 25 release) have been unveiled.
The album will consist of 16 songs including "Edge of Days," "Smilest," "memento," and "My Place." The Regular Edition will come with a second disc containing four unit songs.
Nishikido Ryo will release footage from his first solo tour 'Nishikido Ryo LIVE TOUR 2019: NOMAD' on April 15.
The DVD and Blu-ray will feature the tour finale held on December 19 at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA. The Limited Edition will come with the Toyosu PIT concert as additional footage, while the Regular Edition will come with a CD containing behind-the-scenes footage. Finally, the WIZY Edition will include footage from his album release event and a 100-page photo book.
GLAY have unleashed the teaser for their new song "Into the Wild."
This will be included in GLAY's upcoming best-of album "REVIEW II -BEST OF GLAY-" to hit stores on March 11. It holds the message, "While being tied up by various things, break free by believing in yourself and move forward." The teaser features an emotional dance scene that portrays "breaking free."
FLOWER FLOWER will release their new album "Target" on March 25.
This comes about two years after the band's last album "Spot Light" was released in 2018. It will feature a total of 12 songs. Ahead of its release, the band has uploaded the short PV for one of the tracks "Yume" onto YouTube.
On February 13, Tokyo police arrested singer-songwriter Makihara Noriyuki (50) on suspicion of possessing stimulant drugs.
This is Makihara's second time being arrested for drug possession. The first time occurred back in September of 1999.
NIGHTMARE will hold a live tour called 'NIGHTMARE TOUR 2020' from May to July.
After a three year hiatus, NIGHTMARE resumed their activities on February 11 with a concert at Yokohama Arena. For their upcoming tour, they are scheduled to hold a total of 13 shows. Ticket pre-reservations will be available via the band's official fan club, mobile site, and official website until February 25.
Little Glee Monster have revealed the PV for their new song "SPIN."
Miyamoto Karin has announced her graduation from Juice=Juice and Hello! Project.
Miyamoto made the announcement on YouTube's 'Hello! Project Station.' After graduation, she plans to continue singing and dancing as a soloist while doing DIY projects and interior design. In order to prepare for her solo work, she decided to graduate from both Juice=Juice and Hello! Project. "By challenging myself to new things, I hope to expand my imagination and sensitivity in order to create my own worldview and utilize that in my performances," she commented.
Snow Man have revealed the schedule for their Asia tour 'Snow Man ASIA TOUR 2D.2D.'
Last August, Snow Man announced their CD debut as well as an Asia tour. At this time, they have revealed the dates for the Japan segment of the tour, which includes a total of 14 shows. Besides Japan, they are planning on performing in Bangkok, Singapore, Jakarta, and Taipei.
It's been revealed that SCANDAL will hold their first North American tour in 2 years.
SCANDAL are set to release their new album "Kiss from the darkness" from their private label 'her' on February 12. The North American tour will be a part of their world tour that will be held to commemorate the album's release. At this time, four locations have been announced including California, Texas, Georgia, and Toronto.
On February 6, Goto Maki updated her Instagram account announcing that she has been appointed as ambassador of 'NATURICH Night Bra.'
Goto wrote, "I recently started wearing night bras to maintain my figure! When you wear one [night bra], your posture is corrected, making your figure look nice."
Sakamoto Maaya's new song "Clover" has been picked up as the opening theme for anime 'Arte' to premiere in April.
'Arte' is based on a manga by Ookubo Kei that was serialized in 'Gekkan Comic Zenon.' Set in Florence during the 16th century, it tells the story about a young girl named Arte who dreams of becoming an artist.
