Japanese Entertainment: Seven Celebrity Couples Announce Marriages Including Riho Kiritani, Mina Tanaka, and More

On January 1, 2024, media reports revealed that seven celebrity couples in Japan are set to tie the knot, bringing joy to the entertainment industry:

According to Japanese media, actor Kazunari Ninomiya and Mina Tanaka are actively dating. The two met through a magazine last year, and after three months of courtship, their agencies responded, stating, "They have a very good relationship, and marriage is being seriously considered."

Another actor, Ryōko Hirosue, and Shusaku Torihama are also rumored to marry, possibly in the summer. Hirosue divorced in July, while Torihama ended his marriage in November. Both expressed their desire to "start a new and happy life in 2024."

Former SKE48 member Rena Matsui announced her marriage to singer Akio Kondo through a fan website, with their relationship being reported by the Japanese media in May last year.

Popular group NEWS's Keiichiro Koyama and AAA's Saeko Uno are set to marry. According to insiders, the two, who have been friends for years, developed a romantic relationship in the autumn of 2022.

Additionally, WEST member Akifumi Kiryu and former Japanese women's volleyball player Maiko Kano have expressed their intention to marry, with the wedding expected to take place later this year.

Popular YouTuber HIKAKIN announced his marriage to someone outside the entertainment industry.

Lastly, TBS anchor Shinichiro Azumi declared his marriage to a non-celebrity girlfriend.