★ HOW OLD IS TOMOHISA YAMASHITA?
Tomohisa Yamashita is 41 years old, born April 9, 1985 in Japan · Aries.
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About
Tomohisa Yamashita built a dual career as a Japanese singer and actor, starting as a trainee at Johnny & Associates in 1996. He debuted with idol group NEWS in 2004, then pivoted to solo music and acting after his breakout role in the 2005 drama Nobuta wo Produce. His film Code Blue: The Movie became Japan's highest-grossing domestic film in 2018. Born April 9, 1985, Yamashita channels Aries directness—bold genre-hopping from idol pop to serious drama.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Tomohisa Yamashita is a Japanese singer, actor, and TV host born April 9, 1985. Known by stage names Yamapi, YamaP, or Tomo, he entered Johnny & Associates as a trainee in 1996 and made his acting debut on NHK's Shonentachi in 1998. His musical career began with idol group NEWS in 2004; he launched a solo music run in 2006 under Warner Music Japan, later switching to Sony Music Japan in 2018. His acting breakthrough came through the 2005 hit drama Nobuta wo Produce, where he played Kusano Akira, followed by the lead role in Kurosagi in 2006. Throughout the 2010s, he became the face of major Japanese dramas including Operation Love (2007), Buzzer Beat (2009), Code Blue, and 5→9 From Five to Nine (2015). In October 2011, Johnny & Associates removed him from NEWS to focus on his solo projects; he left the agency entirely in October 2020. As an Aries born in 1985, Yamashita embodies the sign's pioneering spirit—he was among the first J-idols to pursue a sustained dual acting-music career rather than retiring from one. His life-path number 9 reflects completion and legacy-building; he's spent nearly three decades reshaping what an idol's post-group trajectory can achieve. Actors balance performance across drama, film, and live venues, and Yamashita's catalog spans tearjerker romance to action thriller. His 2018 Code Blue: The Movie was Japan's top-grossing domestic film that year and ranks fifth all-time for live-action releases in the country, cementing his crossover power. He signed with Will Smith's Westbrook Entertainment in 2019 to expand into global markets.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Tomohisa Yamashita joined Johnny & Associates as a trainee in 1996 at age 11. He made his first acting appearance on NHK's Shonentaji in 1998, building a foundation as a supporting player before his musical debut. He spent six years training and appearing in minor roles before joining idol group NEWS in 2004, which marked the start of his mainstream visibility.
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Trivia
- Yamashita goes by multiple stage names: Yamapi, YamaP, and Tomo—a common branding strategy in Japanese idol culture to create distinct public personas.
- He was a core member of NEWS for seven years before the group announced his departure in October 2011 so he could concentrate on acting and solo music.
- Code Blue: The Movie (2018) grossed enough to become Japan's highest-grossing domestic film that year and ranks 5th all-time for Japanese live-action movies.
- In 2019, Yamashita signed with Westbrook Entertainment, the brokerage company founded by Will Smith, making him one of the first major J-idols to pursue explicit global representation.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Tomohisa Yamashita often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
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HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Tomohisa Yamashita?
- Tomohisa Yamashita is 41 years old (born April 9, 1985).
- When is Tomohisa Yamashita's birthday?
- Tomohisa Yamashita was born on April 9, 1985.
- What is Tomohisa Yamashita's zodiac sign?
- Tomohisa Yamashita is a Aries, born April 9, 1985.
- What is Tomohisa Yamashita's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Tomohisa Yamashita was born in 1985, the year of the Wood Ox.
- Where is Tomohisa Yamashita from?
- Tomohisa Yamashita is from Japan.
- What does Tomohisa Yamashita do?
- Tomohisa Yamashita is a actor.
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