Yamashita Tomohisa is a member of the J-pop group NewS from Johnny’s Entertainment, Inc. He entered JE and became a member of Johnny’s Juniors when he was 11 years old. He is affectionately called by his friends as Yamapi, which is a nickname given to him by Takizawa Hideaki (Tackey & Tsubasa). His closest friends call him Pi, which was first used by Akanishi Jin (KAT-TUN). Since joining JE, he has been a member of Jr. groups B.I.G., Four Tops, and most recently NewS. Yamapi began to appear in television dramas soon after he joined JE. In 2000, at age 15, his performance in Ikebukuro West Gate Park earned him an award for ‘Best Supporting Actor’. That same year, he was voted first place in the Annual Junior Awards for 'Best Boyfriend', 'Most Beautiful', etc. for the first time. When Takizawa Hideaki made his debut with Imai Tsubasa as Tackey & Tsubasa in 2002, he left as the leader of Johnny’s Juniors. Around the same time, Yamapi, Ikuta Toma, Hasegawa Jun, and Kazama Shunsuke formed Four Tops and began to host the Junior television program The Shonen Club (Boy’s Club). In September 2003, 9 people from Johnny’s Juniors were chosen to form the group NewS with Yamapi as the leader. NewS’s formation came as a shock to not only the fans of Four Tops but its own members as well. Yamapi later revealed that at the time, aside from Nishikido Ryo, he had barely talked to any of the other group members. NewS made its formal debut on May 12, 2004. Since its debut, NewS has had four consecutive #1 singles on the Oricon Ranking Chart. In October 2005, Yamapi and Kamenashi Kazuya from KAT-TUN formed the temporary paring Shuji x Akira to promote their television show Nobuta Wo Produce. (Shuji and Akira are their characters in the drama.) They also released the single Seishun Amigo under the name Shuji to Akira, which sold over 520,000 copies in the first week of its release. Seishun Amigo became and remained #1 on the Oricon Single Daily Ranking for many days. News is essentially new information or current events. ... KAT-TUN is a J-pop group from Johnny & Associates that is made up of six young Japanese males, namely: Kamenashi Kazuya, 亀梨和也, (born February 23, 1986) Akanishi Jin, 赤西仁, (born July 4, 1984) Taguchi Junnosuke, 田口淳之介, (born November 29, 1985... News is essentially new information or current events. ... News is essentially new information or current events. ... News is essentially new information or current events. ... News is essentially new information or current events. ... News is essentially new information or current events. ... KAT-TUN is a J-pop group from Johnny & Associates that is made up of six young Japanese males, namely: Kamenashi Kazuya, 亀梨和也, (born February 23, 1986) Akanishi Jin, 赤西仁, (born July 4, 1984) Taguchi Junnosuke, 田口淳之介, (born November 29, 1985...

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Name: Yamashita Tomohisa 山下智久

Real Name: Manatsu Tomohisa 真夏智久

Name Origin: hope that the child will grow up to be wise

Nicknames: Yamapi, Pi, Tomo (Mom), Tomo-kun, Yamamoto

Date of Birth: 4/9/1985 10:01AM

Birth Place: Chiba, Japan 千葉縣

Horoscope: Aries

Blood Type: A

Height: 174cm

Weight: 55 kg

Eyesight: 1.2 (left) 0.6 (right)

Foot: 27.5cm

Lung capacity: 3.7L

Grip: 33.6 kg

Forward Bent: 11.7cm

Upper Torso: 55.4cm

Back Muscle: 117 kg

Family: father, mother (Yamashita Naomi), little sister (Yamashita Rina)

Pets: 2 dogs (P-chan & Hime-chan)

High School: Horikoshi Academy

College: Meiji University (Business Department)

Respected Person: mother

Respected Seniors: Aiba Masaki (Arashi), Takizawa Hideaki (Tackey & Tsubasa), Kinki Kids Arashi （嵐）, which is the Japanese word for a storm, is a Japanese popular group consisting of five boys from the Johnnys Entertainment Company. ... Kinki Kids is a Japanese popular group established by Johnnys Entertainment Company. ...

Reason for Joining Johnny’s: he envied Takizawa Hideaki and wanted to learn the back flip

Date of Entry: 9/27/1996

Best Friends in Jrs: Akanishi Jin (KAT-TUN), Hasegawa Jun, Ikuta Toma, Nishikido Ryo (NewS, Kanjani8) KAT-TUN is a J-pop group from Johnny & Associates that is made up of six young Japanese males, namely: Kamenashi Kazuya, 亀梨和也, (born February 23, 1986) Akanishi Jin, 赤西仁, (born July 4, 1984) Taguchi Junnosuke, 田口淳之介, (born November 29, 1985... News is essentially new information or current events. ... Kanjani8 (関ジャニ∞) is a idol group from Johnnys Entertainment. ...

Personality: don’t like losing to others

Good Points: honest, straightforward; even if he’s angry, he’ll forget in 2 or 3 days

Weak Points: looks angry; falling asleep immediately; staying in bed

Vulnerability: afraid of being tickled

Skills: able to make friends quickly

Specialty: finish a bottle of coke in one breath

Hobbies: movies, music, photography, design

Treasures: friends and family

Collection: clothes

Often Visited Place: Shibuya

Childhood Dream: astronaut

Most Sad When: fighting with friends

Most Important Time of Day: eating at home

Most Unforgettible Event: transferring to another school in fourth grade

Clothes to Perform In: suits

If He Didn’t Become a Jr.: studying to be a cook

Likes

Saying: Smile at life. Smile is most important!

Word: Majide?

Food: mapo tofu, white rice, sushi, barbeque

Drinks: none

Dessert: red bean bread, chocolate

Candy: orange and honeydew flavors

Fruit: grapefruit

Smell: soap

Colors: red, black, white, grey, yellow (especially yellow)

Places: the South, mountains, the ocean, places in nature

Movie: touching movies

Numbers: 1, 4, 7

Seasons: spring, summer

Animal: dogs

Manga: Flame of Recca

Anime: Dragonball

Character: Doraemon

Fans: fans who watch the Juniors' concerts

Ideal Girlfriend: gentle, kind, generous, considerate of others, good cook

Body Part: wrist

Dislikes

Color: neon pink

Food: shell foods, sea urchins

Drinks: green tea, energy drinks

Subjects: Social Studies, English, Math

Body Part: fingers (they’re too short), shoulders

Fan Behavior: calling him at home

Tidbits

• In kindergarden, he was in the 'Lily' class. In college, he's in the 'Chrysanthemum' class.

• He's liked fried chicken since he was 4 years old. He's especially fond of Colonel Sanders.

• He could ride a two-wheel bicycle at age 5.

• He bought his first video game on his birthday in 1st grade. He doesn't play it anymore but he doesn't want to throw it away.

• In 5th grade a girl in his class told him she likes him.

• He has allegies. Every spring he has to use a lot of tissues.

Movies and Dramas

1998.3 Shinrei Safaa no Shi (Child)

1998.12 Shounentachi (Kakuda Shinya)

1999.2 Nekketsu Renaidou (Bloodtype O Boy, Episode 7)

1999.5 P.P.O.I (Amano Taira)

1999.7 Kowai Nichiyoubi (Episode 5)

1999.9 Kowai Nichiyoubi 2 (Episode 13)

1999.12 Kiken na Kankei (Miyabe Satoshi, Episode 10, Final Episode)

2000.4 Ikebukuro West Gate Park (Mizuno Shun)

2000.12 Shijou Saiaku no Deeto (Okamura Yuuki, Episode 1)

2000.12 All Star Chuushingura Matsuri (Asano Takumi)

2001.1 Kabachitare! (Tamura Yuta)

2001.4 Shounen wa Tori ni Natta (Nagashima Ken)

2002.1 Long Love Letter (Otomo Tadashi)

2002.7 Lunch no Joou (Nabeshima Koushirou)

2003.4 Crazy Virgin Road (Hajime)

2003.7 Stand Up! (Iwasaki Kengo)

2003.10 Budou no Ki (Shindou Yousuke)

2004.1 Sore wa, Totsuzen, Arashi no you ni... (Fukasawa Takuma)

2005.7 Dragonzakura (Yajima Yuusuke)

2005.10 Nobuta wo Produce (Kusano Akira)

Music

Singles

NewS Nippon (2003.11.7)

East Edition:

1. NEWS Nippon

2. Arigatou Ima

3. NEWS Nippon karaoke

4. Arigatou Ima karaoke

West Edition:

1. NEWS Nippon

2. Private Hearts

3. NEWS Nippon karaoke

4. Private Hearts karaoke

Kibou~Yell (2004.5.12)

Limited Version:

1. Kibou~Yell

2. Stand Up

3. Good News!

4. Kibou~Yell karaoke

5. Stand Up karaoke

6. Good News! karaoke

Normal Version:

1. Kibou~Yell

2. Stand Up

3. Good News!

4. LET'S GO TO THE PLANETS

Akaku Moyuru Taiyou (2004.8.11)

Limited Edition:

1. Akaku Moyuru Taiyou

2. Wasurenaisa~LIFE GOES ON

3. DREAMS

4. Akaku Moyuru Taiyou karaoke

Normal Edition:

1. Akaku Moyuru Taiyou

2. Wasurenaisa~LIFE GOES ON

3. BEACH ANGEL

Cherish (2005.3.26)

Limited Edition:

1. Cherish

2. Party Time

3. SHOCK ME

4. Cherish karaoke

Normal Edition:

1. Cherish

2. Party Time

3. Devil or Angel

TEPPEN (2005.7.13)

Limited Edition:

1. TEPPEN

2. Yume no Kazu Dake Ai ga Umareru

3. NANDE X2 DAME

4. TEPPEN karaoke

Normal Edition:

1. TEPPEN

2. Yume no Kazu Dake Ai ga Umareru

3. NANDE X2 DAME

4. Fiesta

Seishun Amigo (2005.11.2)

Limited Edition:

1. Seishun Amigo

2. Colorful

3. Kizuna

Normal Edition:

1. Seishun Amigo

2. Colorful

3. Kizuna

4. Seishun Amigo karaoke

5. Colorful karaoke

6. Kizuna karaoke

Albums

TOUCH (2005.4.25)

1. Kibou~Yell

2. Kirameki no Kanata e

3. Akaku Moyuru Taiyou

4. I.ZA.NA.I.ZU.KI

5. LOVE SONG

6. Zutto

7. High TEN!

8. Koi Yake

9. Shissou! Friday Night

10. Say Hello

11. Cherish

12. Yawaraka no Mama de

13. NEWS Nippon

14. Yume no Kazu Dake Ai ga Umareru (acappella version)

Variety Shows

1998.9 Love Juniors, 8 Jida J

1998.11 Boys Be...Jr (Episode 8)

1999.4 Seven Samurai, J Family Betrayal

1999.12 Yattaru J

2000.4 Children Rose Empire 2000, The Shonen Club (still running), Music-Enta, Gakibara

2001.4 Uso!Japan

2003.10 NEWS Best 10

CMs

1999.5 Misau Home

2002.3 Kiss Mint

2003.4 MOW, Coca-Cola

2003.9 Pringles

2004.4 MOW (Red)

2004.12 TBC Beauty Salon (with David and Victoria Beckham)

2005.2 TBC Yoga Classroom

2005.4 MOW (Taste Test), TBC Dressing Room

Links

Yamapi J-Web Diary Translations(English Translations of Yamapi's Online Diary)

Umi P Rant(Author's blog about Yamapi)

Yamapi Time

Yamapi Fanlisting

Love & Idols - Johnny's Forum

Pretty Boys Forum

Johnny's Net

Johnny's Entertainment

Chiba's Sea - Yamapi Forum(Chinese Site)

Tomohisa Cafe(Chinese Site)