Tomohisa Yamashita will make his first appearance on the cover of the May issue of Numero Tokyo, on sale on March 28, 2022. Yamashita will appear in a special insert as well, which includes 24 pages exploring the singer’s appeal.

Tomohisa Yamashita, known to many as Yamapi or Tomo, is a singer, actor, and television host. Recently, he starred in the film The Man from Toronto and the TV series Drops of God. He is also an ambassador for the Dior beauty brand.

“I’ve been extremely busy for the past year and a half, but I had made up my mind. I wanted to keep going for at least two years, or until I collapsed from exhaustion. I was in France for four months and was so incredibly homesick. I cooked for myself overseas, and that single rice cooker was my savior. I lost myself while I was cooking. I love it.”

In the magazine interview, Yamashita talks about his busy life as an independent artist and his work in Japan and abroad. He also expresses his gratitude and love towards his fans. “There are very few people I can really open up to, but the fans have always been on my side. They’re an amazing source of free love. They feel like my family.” 

The magazine also features a fantastic photoshoot of Yamashita surrounded by flowers. The set was created by world-renowned floral artist Makoto Azuma, and was inspired by the Dior fragrance.

Tomohisa Yamashita Comment

“The world of flowers created by Makoto Azuma is beautiful, dynamic and wild. I was so thrilled and honored to work with him. Through my work as an ambassador, I’ve really learned that fragrance is linked to memory.”

Makoto Azuma Comment

“By combining Dior’s worldview with Yamashita’s, I created a work that is not only beautiful but also has a more wild and rugged feel. Mr. Yamashita gives the impression of a samurai to me. His aura is just as powerful as the flowers.”

As part of its efforts to create an even more sustainable future for luxury, Bulgari has launched a new Men’s Leather Goods Collection. The campaign for this collection features  actor and artist Tomohisa Yamashita, an ambassador for the company.

Comment from Tomohisa Yamashita

“The concept for this shoot was ‘a style that Tomohisa Yamashita would wear in his daily life,’ so it was a really easy day of filming. Honestly, some of the backpacks look a lot like the ones I typically use, which gave me a serious case of déjà vu. I got really attached to them. (laughs) I tend to gravitate towards monotone pieces for my everyday look, but the bright new colors actually complement that very well. Sustainability also means a lot to me, so taking part in this was a real privilege. I’ve heard the saying “good shoes will take you to the right place,” and I think the same can be said for a good bag. As I carry around a single bag, I think about what city I’ll be traveling to next. I hope that a Bulgari bag will accompany you to your dream locale.”

This eco-friendly collection brings together high-quality pieces and iconic designs while minimizing any negative impact on our world. Be sure to give it a look!

Crypton Future Media Inc. will be taking a look back at Hatsune Miku’s world tour series ‘HATSUNE MIKU EXPO’ in a new streaming event on June 5, 2022. Fans from around the world will be able to tune in to ‘HATSUNE MIKU EXPO Rewind,’ featuring tons of past content from the virtual idol’s trips overseas. This will include foreign language songs unique to the world tour. 

To date, Hatsune Miku has performed a total of 68 concerts in 30 cities around the world, attracting over 190,000 fans. Immediately after the January 2020 Europe tour, the pandemic began, and the subsequent North American tour was canceled. A crowdfunding campaign was launched in Autumn 2020 to bring the singer back, and, as expected, shattered its goal. Now, fans will be able to see the singer virtually yet again after the ‘HATSUNE MIKU EXPO 2021 Online’ event was also broadcast globally. 

Don’t miss the event on June 5!

Rock band BAND-MAID will hold a special acoustic concert on Christmas Day. The event will be streamed worldwide, and a commentary track will be subtitled in English to make the performance more accessible to a global audience!

Instead of performing at a traditional concert hall, the performance will take place in a different setting. The band’s costumes were made just for the event, and merch will be available online. Consider this the best Christmas gift ever from BAND-MAID!

Comment from BAND-MAID Member Miku Kobato

We’re ready to serve up something special for Christmas this year!
Instead of wearing my normal maid uniform, I’ll be wearing something special just for the holiday. 
We’ll be commenting live during the performance too!
Of course, I was really particular about the setlist this time around, so I’m excited to show the fans something really unique this time around.
Let’s spend a wonderful Christmas together!

The event will be streamed at 11:00 JST on December 25 and will be archived. Tickets are on sale now, so check out the official website for more information.

BAND-MAID’s ‘Official Score for Unseen World’ will go on sale on January 31, 2022. To commemorate this release, a new campaign has been announced, with 30 winners winning A1-sized posters of the album’s cover art. 

An A4-sized clear folder will be awarded to those buying the album as a purchase bonus. See the website for more details and other bonuses. 

What will BAND-MAID accomplish in 2022? Keep an eye on this incredible band and their quest to go global!

Eve will hold a special live streaming event on YouTube on–you guessed it–Christmas Eve! The stream will run from 19:00 until 20:00 on December 24, 2021. 

The stream is being held to celebrate over 3 million subscribers to Eve’s YouTube channel. During the event, he’ll go behind the scenes of the Yadorigi music video, as well as show the Live Film version of Inochi no Tabekata. There may also be a big announcement during the stream, so don’t miss it!

There will be no VOD for this event, so remember the date and time.

Hard rock band BAND-MAID will stream a special acoustic concert on Christmas day. The event will be available to watch globally, so don’t worry about missing out!

This will be the group’s first attempt at an acoustic performance with no audience and will be pre-recorded. Everything within the stream was created with Christmas in mind, and the audio commentary will have English subtitles. More information detailing tickets and the stream’s start time will be announced soon. 

The official scorebook for BAND-MAID’s “Unseen World” will also be released on January 31, 2022. In addition to the band’s score for all 13 tracks on the album, the book will include member interviews, special photos, and an instrumental CD of the album. The interviews will be translated into English for international fans. 

Stay tuned for more details on the event coming soon!

Video streaming service dTV will broadcast the final performance of Sakurazaka46’s first tour on October 31, 2021, at 5:30 PM. dTV members will get ¥1,000 off the general admission price of ¥3,500. For those who aren’t able to watch the live broadcast, a repeat broadcast will begin at 10:30 PM on October 31. 

Sakurazaka46 made their major debut on December 9, 2020, with the single Nobody’s fault. The group performed on Debut Countdown Live!! the day prior, and their incredible performance was aired in movie theaters across the country. 

In April 2021, Sakurazaka46 released their second single, BAN. At July’s W-KEYAKI FES. 2021, they performed in front of a live audience for the first time. Their third single will be released on October 13, and the group will perform the new tracks during this concert. Their new music video was unveiled to audiences during this tour. 

Using dTV, fans can watch the concert on their smartphone, tablet, computer, or television. 

The third-generation members of the globally popular VTuber group Hololive will hold their first-ever live event on November 25, 2021, at Tokyo Dome City Hall. Members Usada Pekora, Houshou Marine, Shiranui Flare, Shirogane Noel, and Uruha Rushia will take to the stage at the show, titled Fan Fun Island!

Tickets for those streaming the event online can now purchase tickets on either SPWN and Nico Nico Douga, and advanced tickets for those going to the venue are also on sale now. A number of exclusive goods will also be on sale, and those living outside of Japan will also be able to buy limited-edition merch on the English event site!

With the global eSports tournament Intel World Open having begun on Friday, Onitsuka Tiger announced a surprise partnership with Japanese actor and singer Tomohisa Yamashita.

The collaboration includes a special YouTube series which launched its first episode on Tuesday which aims to promote the development of inclusivity in eSports. The series is titled Tomo’s Game Room and features numerous episodes that includes the Yamashita playing Street Fighter V Champion Edition, as well as another of him meeting with the winner of the tournament.

Onitsuka Tiger is also producing the official uniforms for the tournament. This includes six items such as a tracksuit, t-shirt, long sleeve tee and more which are designed around comfort. The apparel is branded with the event’s official logo. The shoes are also coloured to represent Street Fighter and Rocket League, two games featuring as part of the tournament.

GRAPHIC TEE | ¥11,000 (Tax Included)

A replica t-shirt of the official uniform is now available worldwide on Onitsuka Tiger’s official website. The tee is limited to 120 units, so don’t miss out.

Seeing the potential of eSports as a medium in which we can create a society where everyone can be accepted regardless of age, gender, nationality, or disability, Onitsuka Tiger is looking to make use of the opportunity of this tournament to spread these values.

Tomohisa Yamashita’s new single CHANGE will be released on Wednesday 19th June. This is the opening theme song for the TBS Kei Friday drama In Hand. Now, a new artist photo has just been released.

The album jacket photo along with additional bonuses are currently being sold on Yamashita’s official website. Yamashita has even drawn more attention and love to the drama In Hand with his live DVD called LIVE DVD & Blu-ray “TOMOHISA YAMASHITA LIVE TOUR 2018 UNLEASHED –FEEL THE LOVE“, which was just released this week.

Take a listen to Yamashita’s new song CHANGE. You should check out the drama, too.

The opening theme song single for TBS Friday drama In Hand, which stars Tomohisa Yamashita, will be released on Wednesday 19th June. The new single CHANGE perfectly connects to the previous theme song, which was released five years ago.

A statement by Tomohisa Yamashita

I invite you to listen to my passion and the words of my heart and to keep faith without slowing down the momentum of the world. I believe that the song “CHANGE” has the potential to change the future for the better. I wrote this song to portray the heart and voice of the main character. I wholeheartedly composed this song with the hope that it will trigger aspiration in others. Please listen to the opening theme song CHANGE and enjoy the drama In Hand.

Yamashita’s live tour TOMOHISA YAMASHITA LIVE TOUR 2018 UNLEASHED –FEEL THE LOVE-  which was held on Wednesday 22nd May was a grand success, entertaining approximately 130,000 people. Now, you can purchase the live video of this concert to relive the moment. Yamashita is up to something new every day! We recommend you keep an eye on his work!

Tomohisa Yamashita will release his double A-side single Reason/Never Lose on February 13. The song Never Lose was previously being used as the opening theme for season two of the ongoing adaptation of Ace Attorney. The opening theme was switched to Reason on January 19.

A new photo of Yamashita along with the single’s CD cover was released in line with the changeover. The artist photo along with the three different jackets for the single show us Yamashita in an all-new light.