Tomohisa Yamashita And Jin Akanishi Rumored To Be Collaborating On New Music

Tomohisa Yamashita is reportedly in trouble with Johnny's & Associates after it was discovered that he may have worked with Jin Akanishi on a collaborative song.

According to Cyzo Women, a song set to be released this spring was discovered to be labelled as "Jin Akanishi featuring Tomohisa Yamashita". After Johnny's & Associates discovered this, the company claimed that he was under breach of contract and has decided to scale back his entertainment activities as punishment.

Earlier this week, Akanishi and Yamashita were reported to be in business together selling Akanishi's merchandise. Side businesses are banned for Johnny's & Associates idols and have led to contract nullification against artists who violate the rule.

Akanishi and Yamashita have established a friendship with each other over the years. However, with Akanishi no longer signed with Johnny's & Associates, the two's relationship has become complicated due to the company's tight control over its artists.

Yamashita is set to star in the new TBS spring drama "Flower for Algernon". The drama will debut sometime in April.