Akira Akasaka, once a member of Johnny's group Hikaru Genji, has been arrested for drug possession, it was learned on Tuesday. He stated that the drugs were only for personal use, and that he has been using them since this past spring.

Early in the morning on October 28, Akasaka was stopped on the road by a police officer. During standard questioning, the officer discovered that Akasaka was carrying approximately one gram of stimulants (the specific drug was not specified). Police are currently investigating the matter, trying to gain more information such as where the drug was obtained from.

Since Hikaru Genji's breakup in 1995, Akasaka has been active as a stage actor.