Okamoto will be heading to study in New York's The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Sept
This was announced in a video clip posted on HSJ's fanclub site today
HSJ will be doing a tour later on this year without Okamoto & it's not mentioned how long Okamoto will be studying in New York for
Seems like Okamoto will be still part of HSJ after his eventual return from New York
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