TOKIO is awarded by Japanese government

One of TOKIO's programs, The Tetsuwan DASH, has been involved with a project to clean up the Tokyo Bay area. It has been successful in returning areas to their natural state, bringing back the native species of the bay and informing the public of the importance of protecting the area that the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism’s Kanto Regional Development Bureau has given the group the Marine Day Award this year.


MomoEdgewood's Mediawatch article (English)

Have to say I'm proud of the group, especially as they are my favorite sempai group. But even so I think it's nice in general to see an idol group do something that helps improves the lives of others in other ways than just being entertaining.

Arashi sweeps Japan Gold Disc Awards

The 24th Japan Gold Disc Awards, which is a yearly award for various categories within the Japanese music market. This year Arashi won a total of ten awards in the categories, Artist of the Year, Single of the Year, Best 5 Singles (Arashi had four of the five places with KAT-TUN taking the last place), Album of the Year, Best 5 Albums and Best Music Video (won twice in this category).

Tokyograph article. (English)

Usually there is a cd release of the various winners of the Gold Disc Awards but no Johnny's have ever been on it which makes me wonder how the track listing for this year's will be like with so many victories for Arashi.