Koichi Nakamura, a vocalist for rock band JAYWALK, is facing prosecution for violating the Guns and Knives Control Law, it was learned on Friday.

On June 8, Nakamura was stopped by a police officer in the Meguro ward of Tokyo. The officer discovered an 8.5-cm Swiss Army knife in his vehicle, which Nakamura said was left there after a camping trip about a year before.

The case has been sent to public prosecutors.

Director Kenji Murakami is working on a film called "ALLDAYS: Nichome no Asahi," whose title is a direct play on the blockbuster "Always: Sanchome no Yuhi." Like its inspiration, the film deals with life in Tokyo in the 1950s, but focuses on the gay district of Shinjuku ni-chome.

Young actor Ryosuke Miura stars in the movie, along with Shoichi Matsuda and Momoko Tani. Theatrical release is scheduled for February 2.

Amid a recent rush of wedding announcements, Tsuyoshi Shinjo has revealed that he and talento Shiho Okouchi have divorced. Shinjo explained on his website that the split is the result of his own selfishness - he wants to try various things with his career, and he felt the couple would be better off leading separate lives.

Shinjo moved to Hokkaido when he joined the Nippon Ham Fighters in 2004, while Okouchi lived in Tokyo. But even after he retired last year and moved to Tokyo, the two have been living separately.

The father of talento Kyoko Kano was arrested on the 25th, it was learned on Thursday. 72-year-old Teruo Koyama, who describes himself as self-employed, was taken into custody after threatening Kyoko and Mika Kano, who are together known as the Kano Sisters.

On the night of December 25, the Kano Sisters returned to their apartment and were confronted by Koyama in the underground parking lot. He reportedly threatened them with an umbrella, demanding money. The police were tipped off and arrived on the scene to arrest Koyama. Neither of the two women were hurt.

Koyama admitted that he has money troubles. On the same day, the newest issue of Josei Seven reported that he and Kyoko have had conflicts in the past, as Koyama has repeatedly asked her for money. He is also suspected of spreading defamatory flyers in their neighborhood in late November.

Actress Kumiko Aso got married on Friday to stylist Daisuke Iga. Her agency sent a fax to the media announcing the news.

The two met about 4 years ago and have been dating for a long time. Their relationship was discovered by Josei Jishin in July.

There are currently no plans for a press conference or wedding ceremony.

Actress Takako Matsu is now officially married to musician Yoshiyuki Sahashi. The couple registered their marriage on Friday, and Matsu announced the news on her website the same day.

Sports Hochi reported their engagement in late November, though Matsu's agency denied it at the time. It was previously speculated that they were planning to get married in the spring.

Oricon has published the results of its viewer satisfaction rankings for the television drama series of 2007. #1 was "Hana Yori Dango 2," which also ranked highest in the winter survey. It was followed closely by the top spring drama, "Kaette Kita Jikou Keisatsu," but the top summer drama, "LIFE," managed to only make #11.

The top 20 are:

1. Hana Yori Dango 2 (75.2%)
2. Kaette Kita Jikou Keisatsu (74.9%)
3. Galileo (73.6%)
4. Iryu 2 (73.2%)
5. Karei Naru Ichizoku (71.3%)
6. SP (70.9%)
7. Haken no Hinkaku (70.0%)
8. Papa to Musume no Nanokakan (69.7%)
9. LIAR GAME (69.2%)
10. Hanazakari no Kimitachi e (69.0%)
11. LIFE (68.0%)
12. Proposal Daisakusen (67.7%)
12. Hotaru no Hikari (67.7%)
12. Haikei, Chichiue-sama (67.7%)
12. Tokumei Kakarichou Tadano Hitoshi 3 (67.7%)
16. Tokyo Tower (66.9%)
17. Yamada Taro Monogatari (66.8%)
18. Watashitachi no Kyoukasho (66.7%)
19. Bambino! (66.2%)
20. Hataraki Man (66.1%)