What is the Gold Disc Certification?

It is a system by the Recording Industry Association of Japan that certifies music works as Gold, Platinum, Double Platinum, etc., based on their shipped units.

What is the standard for Double Platinum certification?

Double Platinum certification is awarded when the minimum cumulative net shipped units reach 500,000 or more.

What is particularly noteworthy about this certification?

The fact that singles from popular artists like CUTIE STREET, Chotokkyu, and Hinatazaka46 achieved Double Platinum is noteworthy.

How can I check the certified works?

You can check the list of certified works and details on the Recording Industry Association of Japan's website.

How is this certification regarded in the music industry?

It is widely recognized as an indicator of hit works and serves as proof of success for artists and labels.

May 2026 Gold Disc Certification - CUTIE STREET, Chotokkyu, and Hinatazaka46 Achieve Double Platinum Certification!

Published Jun 10, 2026 10:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:52 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) announced the Gold Disc certified works for May 2026. CUTIE STREET, Chotokkyu, and Hinatazaka46 received Double Platinum certifications for their singles. STU48, ONE N' ONLY, and TWS were also certified Platinum, with an additional five works receiving Gold certification.

The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has announced the Gold Disc certified works for May 2026.

▶ Gold Disc Certification List of Works https://www.riaj.or.jp/data/gd/

・Double Platinum Certification

CUTIE STREET "Cute na Kyuutai / Nice da ne" (Single)

Chotokkyu "Gachi Muchu!" (Single)

Hinatazaka46 "Kind of love" (Single)

・Platinum Certification

STU48 "Suki Sugite Naku" (Single)

ONE N' ONLY "WARAiNA" (Single)

TWS "TWS 5th Mini Album \"NO TRAGEDY\"" (Album)

In addition, six other works (2 singles, 3 albums, 1 video) received Gold certification in May.

For details, please refer to the URL below and the attached documents.

▼ May 2026 Gold Disc Certification List (PDF)

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▼ Recording Industry Association of Japan Gold Disc Certification

https://www.riaj.or.jp/data/gd/

Certification Rank: Minimum Cumulative Net Shipped Units Gold: 100,000 Platinum: 250,000 Double Platinum: 500,000 Triple Platinum: 750,000 Million: 1,000,000 (Awards set for every million thereafter)

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Source: PR TIMES
Category: Awards
Organizations: Recording Industry Association of Japan / CUTIE STREET / Chotokkyu
Dates in source: May 2026
Products / services: Singles / Albums

May 2026 Gold Disc Certification - CUTIE STREET, Chotokkyu, and Hinatazaka46 Achieve Double Platinum Certification!

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