Nozomi Tsuji
is a Japanese singer, actress, author, and former Guinness World Record holder. In 2000, at the age of 12, Kago debuted as a member of the idol girl group Morning Musume and was a member of their sub-group, Mini-Moni. In 2004, Kago left both groups and formed W with Nozomi Tsuji, to which she remained a member until 2007. In 2008, she embarked on a career in film and returned to music, releasing a jazz album in 2010 and becoming part of the group Girls Beat!! in 2013.