[CONFIRMED] KT-TUN Asia Tour (without A)

Akanishi Jin of KAT-TUN (25) will perform live in Los Angeles in June (for 24 days). These solo performances will be the first Johnny's artist in history to perform in the United States. KAT-TUN's decision to hold a concert tour of Asia in May-August. Even during the first month, Akanishi will not participate in the tour. The jimusho says that he will not leave the group, as that would be unusual, because of his solo career.

KAT-TUN and Akanishi Jin will both be going worldwide.

Beginning on July 16, there will be 31 days of tour, including Bangkok, Thailand and Seoul, Korea then back to the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, then to Taipei, Taiwan for this "BIG WORLD TOUR".

After the 8 consecutive days in the Tokyo Dome last year, this year they are challenging themselves with an overseas tour. There could also be a possible show in Hawaii, making them the first JE artist to perform in the US.

Between May 2 and June 27, known as the "Arena Tour" there will be a total of 21 performances in 10 cities. Akanishi will be unable to attend. Kame comments about One member (Jin), having this chance and that he should hold onto it tightly and make the most of this situation.

- According to "Sports Hochi" newspaper and several other, KAT-TUN will have their first ASIAN tour. Akanishi will not be participating.

- From Nikkan Sports according to Naoko's blog:
It was revealed on the 24th that popular group KAT-TUN would hold a large-scale tour, including one overseas, without Akanishi Jin (25).

The tour will be held on May~August, but Akanishi will go to America in May and hold a solo concert in Los Angeles in June.
He will stay until October, and they are in the middle of deciding on a club tour and such.
A continuation from Akanishi going to LA for language studies in 06, KAT-TUN will once again do activities as a 5 member group.
There are no activities written for Akanishi after October, but Johnny's Jimusho is strongly denying rumors of break-up.

- WS as well as Mezanyu have covered the news on March 25 (morning news).

◆KAT-TUN LIVE TOUR 2010 PART1 : ARENA TOUR(temporary title)

※() is number of performances

05/02　Toki Messe Niigata Convention Center (2)
05/05　Marine Messe Fukuoka (2)
05/08　Shizuoka Ecopa Arena (2)
05/16　Mie Prefecture Sun Arena (2)
05/23　Sendai・Sekisuiheim Super Arena (2)
05/30 Hiroshima Green Arena (2)
06/06　Hokkaido Prefectural Sports Center (2)
06/13　Sun Dome Fukui (2)
06/19　Grand Messe Kumamoto (2)
06/26 Intex Osaka Building 5(1)
06/27　Intex Osaka Building 5(2)

PART2 : WORLD BIG TOUR(Temporary Title) (with Kis-My-Ft2)

※() is number of performances

07/16　Tokyo Dome (1)
07/17　Tokyo Dome (1)
07/24　Tokyo Dome (1)
07/25　Tokyo Dome (1)
07/31　Bangkok・Impact Arena (1)
08/06　Seoul・Olympic Park (1)
08/07 Seoul・Olympic Park (1)
08/21　Kyocera Dome Osaka (1)
08/22　Kyocera Dome Osaka (1)
08/27　Taiwan [Venue Pending](-)
08/28　Taiwan [Venue Pending](-)