in february 2010 akanishi held over 30 concerts titled "you & jin" in japan, while in june had 3 sold-out shows at club nokia in los angeles. in july was announced that he would permanently leave the group kat-tun, becoming the first solo artist of johnny & associates to perform in the united states. in november was held tour "yellow gold tour 3010", named after the tour's title song "yellow gold", and the venues included were rosemont theatre in rosemont, the warfield in san francisco, house of blues in houston, club nokia in los angeles, and mtv iggy studio and best buy theater in new york city. akanishi signed a global deal with warner music group in december 2010.