Johnny's Entertainment has announced that NEWS member, Yamashita Tomohisa will be holding his solo live tour which will span across the continent of Asia starting on January 29th to May 10th. �

He will make have stops in 5 cities in Japan, and the tour also includes 5 cities outside of Japan in Asia including Hongkong, Taipei, Busan, Seoul, and Bangkok. �For the entire tour, there will be 27 total stages. �It was also announced that he will also be releasing his first solo album right before the tour.

Although he has performed in Taiwan in 2007 as a member of NEWS, this will be his first time holding a solo tour overseas.�Yamashita commented, "It will give me a huge responsibility, but it's also a great chance. �I hope it will make people in other Asian countries get to know more about Japanese idols." �Yamashita also gave comment to fans, "I will participate in NEWS activities as well, so you don't have to worry!"

Source: Sponichi Annex