[1] He is also a member and the drummer of Japanese male idol group Super Eight (previously known as Kanjani Eight),[2] which was under the management of Johnny & Associates and now is under Starto Entertainment.

On January 17, 2016, he canceled his performance at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka due to an intestinal obstruction.

The decision was taken so that Okura would undergo treatment for the affection, so that he would return in better condition for their stadium live '18-sai' being held in July.

He announced on July 29, 2024, the start of a new company, "J-pop Legacy", for the purpose of producing and nurturing talents and developing new content.

[14] Okura wrote the lyrics to "Can’t stop", a song performed in the "Kansai Johnny's Jr. X’mas Party!

[11] Okura is active in TV dramas, playing a few major roles such as Yasuko to Kenji, Hissatsu Shigotonin, ROMES and GM Odore Doctor.

In 2010, he appeared in movie for first time' playing the role of sword man Tsuruoka in Ooku.