As a vocalist for EXILE and EXILE THE SECOND,

he made his solo debut in 2014. Beyond performing,

he has established himself as a producer and songwriter, creating and producing music for various artists.

His passion for food led him to produce “Yagien Ballpark,” a meat-based fast-food restaurant located inside ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO, home of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters. In addition, at Ōhashi Farm in Ōzora, Hokkaido, he raises his own original branded beef, “Hachimasa Beef,” named after himself.

In 2024, he launched “MEAT MANIA JAPAN,” a culinary event themed around the “relay of life,” followed by a second edition in 2025, with an international expansion to Dubai planned for 2026.

Further expressing his passion for cuisine, he served as the original concept creator for the manga “Foodies,” introducing real-life renowned restaurants he personally visited. Holding a Wine Expert certification, he continues to share the charm of food and wine through projects such as supervising “Tavernello Organico Tetra Pak® Syrah” and serving as a Freixenet Ambassador.