Hitomi Shimatani Reports Secret Marriage and Secret Visits Affair in 2019

Singer Hitomi Shimatani (43) reportedly “secretly married about three years ago,” as reported by “Josei Jishin” (July 23-30, ’24 issue).

According to the article, her husband is Mr. A, a president in his 50s of an event production company, who is also Shimatani’s producer.

“A-san is a former band member who is currently active not only in company management but also in video production and music production. In 2019, ‘FRIDAY’ (June 7, 2019 issue) reported on his romantic relationship. At that time, A-san served as the representative of a group company affiliated with Shimatani-san’s talent agency, and was involved in her management and production.” (Source: Entertainment agency insider)

Let us look back at the ‘secret love affair’ between Shimatani and A-san, scooped by ‘FRIDAY’.

At that time, Shimatani was hosting the weekly segment ‘Wanda Furusato’ on ‘Hayatori Shinji Morning Show’ (TV Asahi), appearing live. They were caught together just a few hours earlier, around a little past midnight.

A taxi stopped elegantly in front of a stylish apartment building. Perhaps informed of his return time, a beautiful woman with long hair stood with her arms crossed in front of the entrance. It was Shimatani. After finishing payment and getting out of the taxi, A-san approached Shimatani with a smile and whispered something to her, then they entered the apartment together, close.

This wasn’t the only day they were together. They were seen leaving the apartment separately in the early afternoon, then later in the evening, A-san returned home in Shimatani’s car. There were nights when they came back together after finishing recording. They were practically living together.

At that time, Shimatani responded to direct inquiries:

“No, we’re not (dating). He is my manager. So I think it’s probably different.”

When it was reported that he visited Shimatani’s home every day, despite her initial denial, she evaded by saying,

“Well, we get along well, have meetings, and various things.”

When asked again, “So you’re not dating yet?” she responded, 

“Yes! We’re ‘not yet’ dating.”

In response to the question implying “not yet,” she answered, 

“I’m not sure. We’re adults, so.”

She seemed to concede with a hint of reluctance in her response.

According to a report from “Josei Jishin,” which disclosed their “ultra-secret marriage,” Shimatani became independent at the end of 2019 and founded “Island Co., Ltd.” A-san continued to support Shimatani, and they reportedly married around the time her activities began to gain momentum.

In an interview article published on June 30th by “Toyo Keizai ONLINE,” Shimatani spoke as follows.

《It’s important to approach everything with sincerity and spend time only with those whom you want to sincerely connect with. In terms of discernment, sincerity is crucial, I think.》

《Even if you try to act cool, people will see through it, haha. Whatever you do, I believe you eventually return to your true self, and I want to continue building on that.》

Currently, Shimatani is active not only in her own artist activities but also in producing overseas girl groups. With A-san, who makes her want to connect sincerely, they are sure to expand their opportunities together.