TAKURO Donates 10 Million Yen for the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake Relief

It was announced on GLAY's official website on October 14, 2026 that TAKURO of GLAY donated 10 million yen as a "Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake Disaster Relief Fund." The donation, made through the Japanese Red Cross Society, will go toward supporting disaster victims and reconstruction efforts.

Details of the Announcement

According to the announcement, TAKURO donated 10 million yen through the Japanese Red Cross Society to support victims of the "Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake" and aid in the reconstruction of affected areas.

A comment was shared stating, "I pray for the earliest possible recovery." The announcement was made on GLAY's official website, and was reported by Music Natalie on October 14, 2026.

Connection to TAKURO's Journey So Far

Since forming the band with TERU in 1988, TAKURO has long served as GLAY's leader and main composer.

October, the month in which this donation was announced, was also an eventful one for TAKURO. On October 7, 2026, GLAY's official website announced the Christmas live show "Journey without a map 2026," and on October 11, TAKURO appeared via video comment on TBS's "Nichiyoubi no Hatsumimigaku" program in a feature on B'z's Tomoharu Matsumoto.

One More Thing

This donation was made through the Japanese Red Cross Society, based on the announcement from GLAY's official website, as reported by Music Natalie. No special procedures are required of fans, and as of now, no related merchandise or events connected to the relief fund have been announced.

October was a month filled with announcements related to TAKURO, including the Christmas live show announcement and his television appearance. This donation was announced as part of that same series of updates.