 On 25 August 2010, on same day when her studio album "Suppin" was released, she announced a hiatus from music activities due to illness.After six-years of hiatus, in June 2016 she announced resume of her music activities under her debut company, Being Inc.. Two months later on 10 August, she released new digital single "Higher Higher".On 18 November 2016 Maki has made her television appearance after 18 years in Music Station program.