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Actress Haruna Kawaguchi has confirmed her marriage to Japan national soccer team defender Ko Itakura.
Haruna Kawaguchi | @haruna_kawaguchi_official/Instagram
On August 2, Kawaguchi took to social media to share this news personally with her fans. The 31-year-old actress also shared that she and Itakura were expecting their first baby.
The announcement has received an overwhelming level of love and support from fans, fellow celebrities, and the media. Notably, speculations of a romance between Kawaguchi and Itakura had been brewing in the public since last month. On July 18, local media outlets had reported that the two stars were in the last stages of finalizing their wedding plans, and that their parents had already been informed of the decision. The pair reportedly maintained a long-distance relationship for about a year.
Ko Itakura | @kouitakura/Instagram
Haruna Kawaguchi is arguably one of the best-known actresses in Japan, having starred in numerous popular projects, including movies like Bittersweet and Saint Young Men, and shows such as The Way of the Househusband and Hayabusa Fire Brigade.
Ko Itakura, on the other hand, is one of the leading faces representing Japan in the international arena of soccer, having established himself as one of the top players of the nation with his captaincy during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.