<figure id="attachment_472144" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-472144" style="width: 1469px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="d423c4c3"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2026/06/2856cce28114893c8215a222c617600c.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-472144" class="wp-caption-text">The two of them in early June. During their date, there was a moment when Kawamoto—who was approached by a fan—took off his hat and bowed repeatedly.</figcaption></figure>
<h2> “A man with a wild vibe”</h2>
<p> One afternoon in early June—a popular shopping district in Tokyo bustling with families and young people. Local residents were instantly captivated by a man sporting a distinctive outfit: a navy suit paired with a Los Angeles Dodgers cap.</p>
<p><span class="strongInContent"> “Aside from his outfit, what surprised me most was seeing Junichi Kawamoto (51) of ‘Jichō Kachō’ walking around so confidently without sunglasses or a mask. What’s more, there was a beautiful woman right beside him.She had a slightly wild vibe that reminded me of TV personality Sarina Suzuki (48). She was wearing a long-sleeved Adidas T-shirt, a New York Yankees cap, and black-rimmed glasses.”</span></p>
<p> Kawamoto announced he was taking a break from work in February of last year due to poor health.In June of that same year, he revealed that the reasons for his hiatus were panic disorder and depression. After a four-month hiatus, he made his comeback at the end of June last year. However, he has continued to face trials both professionally and personally, including reports in April of this year that he had divorced his wife of over 20 years.</p>
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<p> On that day, Kawamoto and the woman spent some private time together at a down-to-earth Chinese restaurant near the shopping district. Here she was, enjoying a date with Kawamoto in broad daylight. Who is this woman?</p>
<p><span class="strongInContent"> “She is Ms. A, an ordinary woman living in Tokyo. I’ve heard the two met after Kawamoto’s divorce and began dating once his personal life had settled down.On his days off, he spends time with her at her home, enjoying a peaceful life together. It seems Ms. A is determined to support Kawamoto—who is single and trying to get back on his feet—both physically and emotionally,” said an acquaintance of Kawamoto.</span></p>
<p> In response to an inquiry from this magazine, the public relations department at Yoshimoto Kogyo—the agency to which Kawamoto belongs—acknowledged the relationship, stating, “It is true that they are dating.”</p>
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<p> The July 10 issue of *FRIDAY*, on sale June 25, and the paid version *FRIDAY GOLD* feature numerous photos of the couple on dates. They also provide detailed coverage of Kawamoto’s current situation and the possibility of him remarrying.</p>
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<figure id="attachment_472175" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-472175" style="width: 1727px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="#" data-ident_hash="050d55f1"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/fridaydigital/image/private/t_article_image/wpmedia/2026/06/4a1b2c6fcd0888fffc111f4d4f89a060.jpg" alt=""></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-472175" class="wp-caption-text"> In mid-June, they were seen walking hand-in-hand through a shopping district. While a few passersby recognized Kawamoto, he didn’t seem to mind.</figcaption></figure>
<p> From the July 10, 2026 issue of *FRIDAY*</p>


 Takahiro Kagawa (1st photo) Takayuki Ogawachi (2nd photo)

 Junichi Kawamoto of “Jichō Kachō” made his comeback from a hiatus at the end of June last year. He had been facing a series of challenges both personally and professionally—including reports in April of this year that he had divorced his wife—but now it appears Kawamoto has a new girlfriend… Photos of the couple holding hands on a date have surfaced.

Walking Proudly Through the Shopping District Without a Disguise…! Junichi Kawamoto of “Jichō Kachō”: Photos of a Hand-in-Hand Date with the “New Girlfriend Supporting His Comeback”

Walking Proudly Through the Shopping District Without a Disguise…! Junichi Kawamoto of “Jichō Kachō”: Photos of a Hand-in-Hand Date with the “New Girlfriend Supporting His Comeback”

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