Yamashita Tomohisa

also known as:   Tomohisa Yamashita   Yamapi

major - active (2005 - )

Since his leading role in the drama "Producing Nobuta", Yamashita Tomohisa has been splashed across the big screen, CD covers and televisions. As a result, his fame has been spread worldwide. Producing music that ranges from pop to electronic, he has been taking the world by storm with his new solo works.

Yamashita, known as Yamapi by friends and fans, has never been far from the limelight. A Johnny's boy since the tender age of 11, Yamashita has worked his way to stardom through multiple musical units, acting and multiple endorsements; even appearing with David and Victoria Beckham in a commercial in 2005.