Nozomi Tsuji

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Template:Nihongo, known professionally by her birth name Template:Nihongo (born June 17, 1987) is a Japanese media personality, singer, and blogger. In 2000, she began her career as a singer for Japanese girl band Morning Musume. Tsuji later found success with related groups Mini Moni and W. She has participated in the shuffle groups 10-nin Matsuri, Odoru 11, and 11Water, H.P. All Stars, as well as being a member of the Morning Musume splinter group Morning Musume Otomegumi

Early life

Tsuji was born in Tokyo, Japan. She is the second and youngest child of two daughters.<ref>Template:In lang "Nozomi Tsuji's Official Profile (辻希美のプロフィール)".</ref>

Career

2000–2004: Morning Musume and Mini Moni

In 2000, when Tsuji was twelve years old, she auditioned for the pop group Morning Musume. Group producer Tsunku originally planned on selecting only three members; Rika Ishikawa, Hitomi Yoshizawa, and Ai Kago were chosen. He made the decision to add Tsuji as a fourth member, creating Morning Musume's fourth generation. "Happy Summer Wedding" was released on May 17, 2000, marking Tsuji's debut just one month before turning age thirteen. In January 2001, she formed Mini Moni with Mari Yaguchi and Ai Kago.

As the youngest two members of the group, she and Kago assumed the roles of the hyperactive troublemakers of Morning Musume. The two were featured in a May 2002 duo compilation photobook, Tsuji Kago. Fans took to them quickly, dubbing them "The Twins", based on their similar looks and personalities. They both retained these personalities for their initial years with Morning Musume, but by 2003, younger members had joined the group; Kago and Tsuji resorted to maintaining their strong friendship. They were also known as "Two Top" on the television comedy show Mecha-Mecha Iketeru!: during a special "final exam" episode featuring Morning Musume, the two were both the least knowledgeable when given surprise pop quizzes on several grade school problems, Tsuji being the least knowledgeable and Kago being second, resulting in Tsuji being crowned Bakajo, which means "idiot girl".Template:Citation needed

From January 2003 to June 2003, she was a temporary world record holder in the Guinness World Records for spinning the largest Hula Hoop (12.5 m). She regained the title in January 2004 and simultaneously held it with Kago until September 2005, when Ashrita Furman of Brooklyn, New York City surpassed their record. Tsuji was also goalkeeper for Gatas Brilhantes H.P., the Hello! Project futsal team.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>

In November 2003, the 16-year-old Tsuji released her first solo photobook, Nono. In May 2004, Tsunku announced the graduation of both Tsuji and Kago from Morning Musume and created the group W, featuring the pair. On August 1, 2004, they officially graduated from Morning Musume.<ref>Up-Front Works Discography – Happy Summer Wedding Template:Webarchive. Up-Front Works.</ref><ref>Up-Front Works Discography – I Wish Template:Webarchive, up-front-works.jp. Retrieved June 14, 2015.</ref><ref>Up-Front Works Discography – Renai Revolution 21 Template:Webarchive, up-front-works.jp. Retrieved June 14, 2015.</ref> She appeared in several episodes of Mini Moni's 2005 television series, Brementown Musicians. For a Christmas special, Tsuji contributed to Hello! Project Shirogumi, eventually embarking on the December 2005 ~A HAPPY NEW POWER!~ Concert Tour.

2005–2007: W

In February 2006, photographs of Kago smoking were published to Friday Magazine. Additional controversy surfaced because she was two years below the Japanese legal smoking age; Hello! Project soon issued a press statement, stating that the singer had been "suspended indefinitely".<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}Template:Dead link</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The ban lasted an entire year. During this time, she was not allowed to speak to Kago and continued to make appearances on television.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Hello! Project's official website announced on January 30, 2007 that Tsuji would be voice-acting as a guest for Keroro Gunso the Super Movie 2: The Deep Sea Princess.<ref>Keroro movie voice-acting news Template:Webarchive, helloproject.com. Retrieved June 14, 2015.</ref> She was scheduled to be double cast alongside Rika Ishikawa in Template:Nihongo, which opened on May 4, 2007 at the Nissei Theatre in Tokyo, where she was to perform until the 22nd, but due to gastroenteritis, she was eventually replaced by Hitomi Yoshizawa.<ref>Official Century Land website report Template:Webarchive, centuryland.jp. Retrieved June 14, 2015.</ref><ref>Official Century Land website Template:Webarchive, daily.co.jp, April 26, 2007.</ref>

In March 2007, after Ai Kago's contract cancellation with Hello! Project, W disbanded. Several weeks later, news about Tsuji's new unit, Gyaruru, was released.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> It was intended to be made up of Tsuji alongside Ami Tokito and Gal Sone. Tsuji voiced Athena in the animation series Robby & Kerobby, and released a single "Koko ni Iruzee!" in May 2007 as the character, a cover version of the Morning Musume song by the same name.

2007–2010: Solo and blogging career, marriage and family

On June 19, 2008, Tsuji made an appearance at the Yuko Nakazawa Birthday Live 2008 event, handing a birthday cake to Nakazawa. On January 30, 2009, Tsuji started an online blog on Ameba, the title of which is commonly rendered as either Template:Nihongo.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> It was well received and quickly became one of the most popular blogs on the website. A May 2009 survey concluded that she was voted "Best Mom" by Japanese middle and high school girls.<ref>"Nozomi Tsuji voted perfect mom by middle, high school girls"Template:Dead link, japantoday.com, May 10, 2010. Retrieved October 3, 2010.</ref> Tsuji performed at Hello Pro Award '09 ~Elder Club Sotsugyō Kinen Special~ on February 1, 2009, her first concert performance in nearly two years.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

2011–present: Book and second child

On June 17, 2011, her 24th birthday, Tsuji released a book of essays under Kodansha Limited, Non-chanpuru -mother-. The book focuses on her experiences and advice concerning motherhood. Tsuji has stated that she would like to have more children.<ref>"Tsuji Nozomi holds a mini talk show and handshake event for “Non-chanpuru -mother-”" Template:Webarchive. Tokyohive. June 17, 2011. Retrieved July 1, 2011.</ref>

On December 25, 2011, it was claimed that Tsuji was living separately from Suguira due to personal financial problems, although rumors of a divorce were denied. Tsuji's agency countered that the living arrangements were in preparation for her full-time return to the entertainment industry and had nothing to do with the state of her marriage.<ref>"Nozomi Tsuji reportedly living apart from husband", JapanToday.com, December 25, 2011.</ref>

Personal life

In May 2007, she announced her engagement to Taiyo Sugiura, who she had met eleven months before. She also confirmed her pregnancy. A press conference was held<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> in which both entertainers expressed their apologies to the public, amid praise and criticism coming from other renowned artists. Hitomi Yoshizawa, who worked alongside Tsuji while they were both in Morning Musume, replaced her and was forced to learn all the required lines for When Will You Return? in a relatively short period of time.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}Template:Dead link</ref> Akiko Wada stated: "She says she's going out with the guy, going to get married, then reveals she's pregnant. It's all too neat. The kid has no sense of responsibility."<ref>"Wada Akiko Slams Tsuji". JapanZone. May 14, 2007. Retrieved January 28, 2011.</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Tsuji commented: "I will return to the public eye when things calm down after childbirth."<ref>Tsuji press conference translated highlights at Hello!Online.org</ref> Asami Abe was forced to fill her position in Gyaruru, and Risa Niigaki eventually played her role as Athena in Robby & Kerobby. Tsuji married Sugiura on June 21, 2007.<ref>"辻ちゃん　入籍の記念日に「たぁくん、ずっとずっと大好きだょ」", J-Cast.com, June 21, 2011.</ref>

She changed her name to Template:Nihongo, but continued to use her birthname professionally.<ref name= "H!O Noa">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The couple have five children, two daughters and three sons.<ref>"Time Out for Blog Queen Wakatsuki Chinatsu". Japan Zone. November 27, 2007. Retrieved May 16, 2011.</ref><ref>Template:In lang "杉浦太陽・辻希美夫妻に長男誕生　「運命的なものを感じます」" ("Taiyo Sugiura, Nozomi Tsuji's husband, says he feels grateful for birth of second child"). Oricon. December 26, 2010. Retrieved May 16, 2011.</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Beginning in 2024, their eldest daughter Template:Ill has gained fame in Japan as a social media influencer.<ref>"Noa, daughter of Tsuji Nozomi, captivates audiences after TikTok debut, now with 314,000 followers". tokyohive. September 26, 2024.</ref><ref>Template:In lang "希空" ("Noa"). Luv. Retrieved August 14, 2025.</ref>

Discography

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Single

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1 Template:Nihongo 2007-05-16

Album

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1 Template:Nihongo 2010-11-24

Digital Releases

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1 Template:Nihongo 2009-09-15

Acting career

Film

Television

Publications

Photobooks

# Title Release date Publisher ISBN Photobook information
– Template:Nihongo Template:Dts Wani Books Template:ISBN Duo photobook with Ai Kago
1 Template:Nihongo Template:Dts Wani Books Template:ISBN First solo photobook
2 Template:Nihongo Template:Dts Takeshobo Template:ISBN Second solo photobook
3 Template:Nihongo Template:Dts Takeshobo Template:ISBN Third solo photobook<ref>"辻希美『辻ちゃんのリボンDays』 09/10/10発売". Wani. September 2009.</ref>

Others

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