Ryo Tamura is seen speaking at a press conference convened in response to a scandal over his involvement with "antisocial groups," in Minato Ward, Tokyo, on July 20, 2019. (Mainichi/Kimi Takeuchi)

Ryo Tamura, 48, of comedy duo "London Boots Ichi-go Ni-go" has returned to performing after a hiatus caused by his embroilment in a scandal over paid appearances for an "antisocial group," talent agency Yoshimoto Kogyo Co. announced on Jan. 10.

Tamura now belongs to a company that he and his comedy partner Atsushi Tamura, 46, founded in December 2019. According to the announcement from Yoshimoto Kogyo, the talent agency is set to enter a contract with the new firm to serve as the pair's agent.

(Mainichi)