The Dynamic Persona of Yamaguchi Tatsuya Unveiled on Instagram from Boy-Next-Door to Cool Uncle

Former “TOKIO” member Yamaguchi Tatsuya’s return to society seems to be going smoothly.

Looking back on Yamaguchi’s past, in April 2018, he was sent to prosecutors for alleged forced indecent assault against a high school girl. Although he received a non-indictment disposition in May of the same year, he was forced to withdraw from the group “TOKIO” and had his contract with Johnny’s office terminated, leading to a suspension of his entertainment activities. Afterward, he lived a period of self-restraint, but in 2020, he drove a motorcycle under the influence of alcohol, causing an accident and being summarily prosecuted for a violation of the Road Traffic Act.

From there, he continued his treatment for alcohol dependence and lived a period of self-restraint while working towards social reintegration. In March 2023, he resumed his activities by establishing the company “Yamaguchi Tatsuya Co., Ltd.”

“Recently, it seems that Yamaguchi has been leading a busy life traveling across the country for well-received lectures and seminars on alcohol dependence and corporate events. His social media accounts depict a daily life filled with such fulfillment. In publicly available images, he is seen dressed in what appears to be a high-end suit, sporting a hairstyle with one side shaved in a two-block style, and a stubble beard, giving him a cool older gentleman look.

While he now exudes the vibe of a flashy businessman compared to his idol days, one can still see the same refreshing expression he had before. It seems to be well-received by fans who have been following him since his days in Johnny’s Entertainment.” (TV magazine writer) 

On his social media account, there was an announcement early in the new year. Despite staying away from the entertainment industry, Yamaguchi made a comeback by appearing in a TV commercial.

The commercial was for a company called “Aozora Care Group,” which is involved in caregiving businesses in cities like Kagoshima. In the commercial, against the backdrop of a clear sky, Yamaguchi is seen walking slowly, murmuring words of gratitude, and then addressing the camera, saying, “That is my new beginning.”