Actress Haruna Kawaguchi and Footballer Ko Itakura Announce Marriage and First Child

Actress Haruna Kawaguchi (31) and Japan national football team defender Ko Itakura (29) announced their marriage and her first pregnancy on August 2 via their Instagram accounts. The sudden news of this celebrity power couple marrying and expecting a child generated a wave of congratulations and surprise across social media.

In a joint statement, the couple shared their commitment to building a happy family, stating, "We hope to support each other and build a home filled with endless smiles." They also revealed that Kawaguchi is pregnant with their first child. She plans to continue her career in the entertainment industry while carefully managing her health during her pregnancy.

Following the announcement, social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) were filled with celebratory messages, such as "I was so shocked, but they make such a great couple!" and "Congratulations!" Longtime fans who have supported Kawaguchi since her early career also shared heartfelt messages, recalling her days as a model for the youth magazine nicola and her memorable early television commercials, including famous ads for Calbee's Jagarico snacks.

Warm wishes continue to pour in from fans celebrating this bright news uniting prominent figures from Japan's sports and entertainment worlds.

The Context

Haruna Kawaguchi is one of Japan's most prominent actresses and television personalities. She launched her career in 2007 as an exclusive model for the popular teen magazine nicola before becoming a household name through major drama series, films, and high-profile television commercials. Ko Itakura is a key defensive star for Japan's national football team (Samurai Blue) who also plays professionally in Europe. High-profile marriages between leading entertainment figures and international sports stars frequently capture significant public attention and national headlines in Japan.

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