Arashi Dominates February 2026 Gold Disc Certifications with Six Works; AKB48, Naniwa Danshi, and K-Pop Acts Also Earn Major Accolades
The Japan Record Association's Gold Disc Certifications for February 2026 have been announced, recognizing the achievements of a wide range of artists. Notably, Arashi showcased an astonishing feat, receiving certifications for six of their works, reaffirming their prominent presence in the music industry. For their video works, Arashi achieved Triple Platinum certification (for sales exceeding 750,000 units) for three titles: "5×10 All the BEST! CLIPS 1999-2009," "ARASHI Anniversary Tour 5×10," and "ARASHI ARAFES NATIONAL STADIUM 2012." Additionally, two works, "SUMMER TOUR 2007 FINAL Time -Kotoba no Chikara-" and "ARASHI AROUND ASIA 2008 in TOKYO," received Double Platinum certification, while "How's it going? 2003" earned Gold certification. This totals an impressive six certified works for the group. Fans expressed their joy with comments like "Arashi is amazing!" and "They're creating a sensatio...