The Tohoshinki event to commemorate the 28 September release of their [TONE] album was held in Tokyo and Osaka on 1 November and 3 November respectively.

Out of 200,000 applicants, 15,200 people were selected and they gathered at the venue and enjoyed their time at the event for about an hour. During the event, they talked and sang songs like「B.U.T(BE-AU-TY)」,「Duet」,「I Don't Know」and a great number of fans excitedly sang along. In particular, when they sang the album version of [Duet], which will be included in their single to be relesed on 30 November, participating fans were moved to tears.

At the event, in front of their fans, they personally talked about their thoughts that could not be expressed through magazines and tv appearances and covered topics like the happenings behind the album release as well as things that happened during the filming for their photobook [Sun].

Also, they were given [mission cards] by their fanclub which consisted of things they wanted to know and things they wanted Tohoshinki to do and were given an opportunity to see a new, candid side of the members. Also, towards the end of the event, it was announced that there would be additional dates for their concert tour which begins in January and it will be held nationwide in 9 venues over 20 concerts and mobilizing 250,000 people. There is no doubt that Tohoshinki will cause a sensation in 2012 once again.

As their album continues strong in the Top 10 of the album charts for 5 continuous weeks, Tohoshinki is finally releasing their first Christmas single 「Winter ～Winter Rose / Duet - winter ver. -」The music ringtone will be available for download from 16 November.

Source: [mumo]
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