Mao Kobayashi to Marry

Beautiful and sexy Japanese TV announcer/newscaster Mao Kobayashi dropped a bombshell yesterday by admitting her romantic relationship with Japanese kabuki actor Ebizo Ichikawa.  At the end of a press conference for a fashion line yesterday the NTV announcer  suddenly said, “Regarding reports by the media this morning, Ebizo Ichikawa and I are having a serious relationship.  I will provide more information later today.”

Later in the evening the 27 year old Mao Kobayashi (小林麻央) and Ebizo Ichikawa (市川海老蔵), age 31 jointly faxed a letter to the media stating that they have been dating with marriage in mind and will marry in the near future.  The Cent Force (セント・フォース) freelance reporter has also put up similar announcement on her personal blog.

Mao, a Sophia University graduate met the rock star like Ebizo back in January of this year for a special interview she was doing for NTV’s prime time News Zero program.  Ebizo carries a playboy reputation with him, having dated high profile actresses / models such as Ryoko Yonekura, Eriko Sato and Saki Takaoka in the past with not so great endings.  I hope he’ll change his ways and cherish this special girl.

Mao Kobayashi Dating Ebizo Ichikawa with Marriage in Mind

Takako Tokiwa to Wed

Today Japanese daily Sports Nippon revealed that sexy Japanese actress Takako Tokiwa (常盤貴子) will soon marry her boyfriend of 6 years.  Her fiance is Keishi Nagatsuka (長塚圭史), a Japanese actor, screenwriter and director 3 years her junior.  The couple met back in 2003 while working on the movie Geroppa, or Get Up (ゲロッパ! ), in which Takako had the starring role. 

The busty Stardust Promotion (スターダストプロモーション) starlette came onto the scene in the mid 90s appearing in several popular TV drama.  She is often referred to by Japanese women as the standard of beauty and has endorsed many cosmetic lines.  Takako’s ample breasts are always a hot topic and Japanese media has estimated her boobs to be an F cup.  According to the report Takako Tokiwa and Keishi Nagatsuka have met both of their parents as well as notified their respective management agencies so their pending marriage seems to be well set in motion. 

A couple rare shots of Takako Tokiwa showing her bountiful chest.

Japanese Actress Takako Tokiwa to Marry Soon

Keiko Kitagawa Shows Up with New Man

Sexy Japanese gravure idol and actress Keiko Kitagawa (北川景子) of The Fast and the Furious fame showed up last Thursday at a press conference in Tokyo with her supposed new boyfriend, Japanese ballet dancer Shuntaro Miyao (宮尾俊太郎).  The 23 year old Kobe native was on hand to announce the completion of her next movie “Hana no Ato” (花のあと).  But obviously the press’ focus was on the rumored 25 year old new beau as Japanese weeklies have recently reported Keiko spending the night at Shuntaro’s place.

Toward the end of the press conference reporters asked Keiko Kitagawa, “How’s the relationship going?”  But the Meiji University grad just smiled and left without commenting.  At another function earlier in the day Shuntaro Miyao was asked what he likes about the Stardust Promotion talent and responded with, “I will not answer that question.”

Hana no Ato will hit theaters in Japan next spring.

Shuntaro Miyao (L) and Keiko Kitagawa (R)

Keiko Kitagawa Appears Together with New Beau

Comedian Dating F Cup Gravure Idol

As illustrated by the recent marriage of former Morning Musume leader Miki Fujimoto to Tomoharu Shoji, we now know it is possible for a second rate Japanese talent to get himself a primo chick.

According to last Friday’s edition of Sports Nichi Japanese comedian Bibiru Oki (ビビる大木) has done just that, grabbing a handful of Japanese gravure idol and actress Wakana Sakai’s (酒井若菜) wonderful F cup boobs.  The two are both showbiz veterans having known each other for 10 years.  Both Bibiru and Wakana have appeared on many TV and radio shows together in the past.

Bibiru Oki, 34 (L) and Wakana Sakai, 28 (R)

The pure looking Wakana Sakai hails from Tochigi Prefecture and got her break back in 1997 when she won second place in All Japan School Girl Uniform Collection gravure contest (全国女子高生制服コレクション), or Seikore (制コレ).  With her unmistakable huge F cup melons she was selected as a member of the 1999 NTV Genic (日テレジェニック) gravure idol team and her popularity really took off from there.

Sports Nichi reported that the couple began dating about 2 months ago.  In the beginning Wakana would contact the solo Japanese comedian (ピン芸人) for advice but gradually their friendship led to romance.  They’ve been spotted going on trips by themselves already and back in May when talking about her favorite comedians Wakana wrote on the blog that she’s always liked Bibiru Oki.  I think that’s a pretty big hint right there.  Perhaps as a girl approachs 30 her standards will also dip a little?

Bibiru Oki Not So Scared of Wakana Sakai’s Big Tits

Sanma’s Daughter IMALU Dating Rocker?

The girl hasn’t even been in showbiz more than 3 months and she’s already stirring up things and making entertainment beat reporters in Japan run around!

IMALU, 19 (L) and SHOGO, 29 of 175R (R)

News came out yesterday that Japanese fashion model / DJ / talent IMALU, daughter of veteran Japanese comedian and host Sanma Akashiya (who is a household name in Japan) is dating the lead vocal of Japanese punk rock band 175R.  According to Sports Nichi IMALU (real name Imaru Otake) who has just returned from studying abroad in Canada met SHOGO who is 10 years her senior through music channel.  She has reportedly even introduced her wild child boyfriend to her mother, famous Japanese actress Shinobu Otake.

By the way, 175R is pronounced “Inago Rider”…don’t ask me why.

The Tokyo native officially began her showbiz career back in April, debuting as the shortest model ever at 150cm (4′11″) for Japanese fashion magazine Zipper.  She has also since taken on the role of assistant DJ at FM Yokohama as well as appearing on variety shows.

SHOGO is no stranger to Japanese tabloid news.  He was the talk of town in 2004 when he suddenly married J-pop unit SPEED member Eriko Imai due to pregnancy and later ended their marriage in 2007.  He has since been romantically linked to Japanese gravure idol Yuka Kosaka.

Possibly sensing that she has made some rookie mistake by being too careless, the 19 year old Japanese teen fashion model immediately posted on her blog to deny this supposed romance.  IMALU wrote, “I’m surprised.  I haven’t been out that long and already I’ve made tabloid headlines.  I’ll work hard to have them write about my work next time.  SHOGO is one of the music industry elders whom I’m friends with!”  When Oricon contacted IMALU’s agency it was told that they are good friends but not a couple.  SHOGO’s handler also gave a similar statement saying, “He’s an adult so we leave all private matters up to him.  We don’t know anything.”

However, when asked what kind of guy she’s attracted to at a movie press event last month, IMALU answered, “Someone who’s cute and older than me.”  I’m sure she’s not talking about her father.

Is Sanma’s Daughter IMALU Dating SHOGO of 175R?

Aki Hoshino Tight Lipped on Jockey Boyfriend

Super hot Japanese gravure idol Aki Hoshino (ほしのあき) appeared in front of the media last Saturday to promote her latest photobook titled “A-Ki-A-Zu-Ki”.  This time the baby faced veteran model with a killer body put a different spin on her offering by posing with her beloved teacup poodle name Azuki (hence the title of the photobook).

Aki Hoshino with her teacup poodle Azuki

But the media’s focus was more on the recent rumor that Aki is dating popular JRA (Japan Racing Association) jockey pretty boy Kosei Miura (三浦皇成) who is 13 years her junior.  When the 32 year old F cup gravure idol was approached by reporters asking about the reported romantic involvement, she only gave a vague reply by saying, “You can say we’re good friends but I can’t clearly explain our relationship.”

JRA jockey Kosei Miura, 19

When asked whether she has a boyfriend, Aki sheepishly answered, “No, I don’t…right?”  The A-team / A-PLUS artist added that she’d like to get married by the time she’s 40, which is a totally different answer from the one she used to give.

Aki Hoshino poses with rumored boyfriend Kosei Miura at the taping of her Fuji TV horse racing show “Minna no Uma Club” (みんなの☆ウマ倶楽部)

We can only envy the young jock Kosei.  I think when a woman reaches a certain maturity level, she wishes to be ridden by a young stud full of energy who’s very good at “riding”!

Aki Hoshino Tight Lipped on Jockey Boyfriend

Comedian Declares Yukina Kinoshita Is His

When the pressure’s mounting, something’s gotta give.

Some Japanese weeklies had already been running stories of Japanese gravure idol / fashion model turned talent Yukina Kinoshita being romantically involved with Japanese comedian Toshifumi Fujimoto.  On the 7th of last month on a regional variety show airing on Kansai TV the 38 year old half of the Japanese comdey duo FUJIWARA finally fessed up and blurted out, “Yeah, we’re going out!”

During one segment of the show which focused on its guests, the title read, “There are so many rumors involving FUJIWARA.”  After being heckled by both fellow panelists and audience, the Osaka native had no choice but say, “Oh, you’re referring to that?  We’re dating.”  After the show recording was completed Toshifumi felt a little disappointed as he said, “I wanted to announce this on a nationally televised show.”

Yukina Kinoshita (L) and Toshifumi Fujimoto (R)

Yukina and Toshifumi met when they both appeared as regular guests on a popular Fuji TV quiz show Quiz! Hexagon II (クイズ!ヘキサゴンII).  I take it the sexy and leggy Tokyo native likes having her funny bone tickled.

The couple’s mutual friend Hello!Project idol turned talent Mai Satoda (里田まい) made things even more difficult for the Japanese funny man by calling into the show during recording and revealing more detailed info.  Mai told the show, “They went to Disney Sea recently!”  When asked for the identity of the female companion Mai playfully replied, “She’s full of energy and a good girl!”

FUJIWARA’s Toshifumi Fujimoto Dating Yukina Kinoshita

T.M.Revolution Frontman Breaks Up with Girlfriend

Japanese musician / singer Takanori Nishikawa (西川貴教) and Japanese actress / idol Chihiro Otsuka (大塚ちひろ) are no more.

Most famous for being the lead vocal of the J-pop / techno unit T.M.Revolution, 38 year old Takanori appeared at an official event in Tokyo last Saturday without his girlfriend.  When asked about his love relationship he replied, “I’ve only got my dog right now.”  The boyish looking Shiga Prefecture native further commented that he’s moved on and is leading a peaceful life.  To stress that he is currently single, the T.M.Revolution frontman added that he’s looking for a girlfriend.

T.M.Revolution Frontman and Chihiro Otsuka No Longer An Item

By the way, T.M.Revolution stands for “Takanori Makes Revolution”.  I’m not making this up!  Hey, when you’re so sure of yourself, why not pimp yourself?

Takanori and Chihiro’s romantic involvement came to light about a year ago and Japanese weeklies reported them having an intimate dinner date last September.  I personally want to give a high five to Takanori simply for the fact that he dated a girl 15 years younger than him.  I’d love to ask him just how yummy a girl barely out of her teens was!

T.M.Revolution’s Takanori Nishikawa (L) and Chihiro Otsuka (R)