In response to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami that occurred in Japan on March 11, Shinya supported Toshi at eight concerts throughout western Japan. All of the shows were acoustic due to the electricity shortage and also featured X Japan's Heath and the Orchestra Ensemble Kanazawa. All proceeds were donated to the Japanese Red Cross to aid the victims. In 2011 Shinya also joined Yellow Fried Chickenz, a band that also included Gackt and Chachamaru. However they disbanded after their July 4, 2012 concert, after only one year together.