Former Morning Musume member Nozomi Tsuji returned to the stage this past weekend for the Elder Club graduation concerts in Yokohama, her first performances since marrying actor Taiyo Sugiura in 2007. On Monday, she announced that she is starting work again - not as a singer, but as a clothing producer.

Tsuji is collaborating with the Osaka-based shop Akachan Honpo, which deals with baby products. She is involved in producing baby apparel and other goods, including T-shirts, under the brand name Baby & Ribbon. The items will go on sale in early March, available through Akachan Honpo and Ito-Yokado stores.

Tsuji has been a mother since November 2007. As a result, she became interested in designing children's clothes, and she accepted an offer from Akachan Honpo last summer.