On March 30, Johnny's Jimusho announced an event to raise money for the victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. The event is called Marching J.
Because of the problems that emerged, many places across Japan, but especially in the northern areas, were asked to reduce electricity (and some places had blackouts). The concert section of the agency reduced its electricity useage and canceled many events. They sent some trucks to help with shipping goods as well.
After the Great Hanshin Earthquake in 1995, a special unit known as J-Friends (TOKIO, V6 and KinKi Kids) was formed to raise money and support the victims.
The new event, Marching J, will be held from April 1-3 at Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo with all of the idols (from Kondo Masahiko** on down to the juniors) in the agency participating (if/when they can). The idols will be there, although according to rumors groups of about 10 will have hosting duties, to help raise money. They will accept donations from 10-5.
No word on any schedules. Because of their regular work as well, the idols will probably come when/if time permits.
***some blogs have incorrectly translated his name as Masachihiko
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