Kenji Yamashita

Kenji Yamashita is a professional poker player from Japan who has established himself as a regular on the Asian and Asia-Pacific tournament circuits. With total live earnings of $59,442 he is recognized for his steady results across multiple major regional tours.

Yamashita began making a name for himself in regional events, particularly on the Asian Poker Tour (APT). His first notable victory came in March 2017 at APT Jeju, where he won the No Limit Hold’em Super Deep Stack Turbo event. This early success signaled his potential and laid the foundation for his continued presence in the Asian poker scene.

Yamashita's career-best live cash of $31,584 was recorded in 2023. He has found significant success on both the Asian Poker Tour and the Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT). In July 2025, he reached the final table of the APPT Manila Super Knockout (Event #57), finishing as runner-up for PHP 286,000 (approximately $4,995). These results have placed him 387th on the Japan All Time Money List.

Yamashita is known for his disciplined and calculated approach, particularly in high-paced No Limit Hold’em formats. His success in turbo and deep-stack events demonstrates a strong grasp of short-stack dynamics and the ability to navigate large fields under pressure. He is recognized for a resilient play style that allows him to capitalize on late-stage tournament situations, earning multiple final table appearances.

While not a World Series of Poker bracelet winner, Yamashita has carved out a reputation as a reliable competitor in diverse tournament fields. His consistent deep runs and final table appearances on the Asian circuit have made him a respected figure in the region, and he continues to build his profile in the international arena.