 A talented young actress in high demand for TV dramas and movies is seen with her arm around his waist at a new hotspot in Takanawa…

 The scene looked so natural that those around them didn’t even notice… but the couple shopping affectionately at this Takanawa landmark are popular actress Sara Minami and artist Daisuke Fujiwara. Bystanders say they were seen holding hands and looking very happy together.

[Full Article Published] Photos of Sara Minami and Younger Artist Daisuke Fujiwara on a “Hand-in-Hand Date at a New Landmark”

 Keisuke Nishi

 A special feature looking back at the romantic relationships reported by FRIDAY in the first half of 2026. Beside Yomiuri Giants player Seiji Kobayashi is a slender beauty with brown hair who resembles Akemi Darenogare… She is an office worker in her 20s, and the couple is reportedly living together with marriage in mind.

[2026 Romance Roundup] Seiji Kobayashi’s New Love: The Girlfriend Who Helped Power His Return to the First Team

 Sota Shima

 A special feature looking back at the romantic scandals reported by FRIDAY in the first half of 2026. In January, this magazine witnessed actress Kyoko Hasegawa on a date with an elite entrepreneur seven years her junior. Is this finally the end of “Hasekyo”—the actress known for her many romances—as a single mother?

[2026 Romance Roundup] Kyoko Hasegawa’s New Romance Takes a Glamorous Turn With a Younger Entrepreneur

 A special feature looking back at the romance reported by FRIDAY in the first half of 2026. Although “Yu-chami” and Masashi Kumura once chose to part ways after considering their future together, she returned to the man she loves despite her inner turmoil. It seems she won’t let go of the “Goddess of Victory” this time.

What Really Happened at Toei Kyoto Studios? Hidehiko Ishizuka Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Stories

 Hide Nishihara

 A special feature looking back at the romance reported by FRIDAY in the first half of 2026. In early February, Rikako Ikee and Kosuke Hagino enjoyed a hot spring date at a luxury ryokan in Hakone. It is believed their 10-year friendship has developed into a romantic relationship.

[A Look Back at 2026’s High-Profile Romance] Rikako Ikee and Kosuke Hagino Go on a Hot Spring Date in Hakone… Their 10-Year Friendship Evolves into a Romance

 A talented young actress in high demand for TV dramas and movies is seen with a man’s arm casually draped around her waist…

 At a new landmark in Takanawa, Tokyo, a beautiful woman was seen shopping while a handsome man casually had his arm around her waist—this woman was Sara Minami, the popular actress dubbed the “next Yui Aragaki” who is in high demand for TV dramas and movies!

[Scoop] Sara Minami Spotted Holding Hands With a Younger Artist at Takanawa’s New Landmark

 Ichiro Takatsuka

 Over 4 Hours at a Sake Izakaya, 8 Hours at an Italian Restaurant! After a Long Date, They Head to Their Love Nest Together

 Over 4 hours at an izakaya, 8 hours at an Italian restaurant! After a long date, they head back to their love nest together. TV Asahi announcer Tsumugi Mitani and her “tall, handsome boyfriend who resembles actor Shota Someya” have been in a relationship for five and a half years, and things are going smoothly. It looks like they’re headed straight for the altar…

[Photos] TV Asahi’s Tsumugi Mitani and Her Half-Live-In Boyfriend Enjoy a Happy Long Date

 Behind the scenes of the “Soccer World Cup” she loves so dearly…

 Known as the biggest soccer fan among female TV announcers, TV Asahi’s Tsumugi Mitani—while all of Japan was caught up in the excitement of the CONCACAF World Cup—seems to have enjoyed a steamy time with a tall, handsome man resembling Shota Someya at an izakaya in Tokyo renowned for its delicious sake.

After a relationship spanning five and a half years… TV Asahi Announcer Tsumugi Mitani Spotted on a “Steamy” Date at an Izakaya with Her Boyfriend, With Whom She’s Essentially Living Together

 In broad daylight, actor Shuhei Nomura and his dog were seen strolling through a quiet residential neighborhood… and walking right beside him was Yumi Ishida, a model well-known among those in the fashion industry. The trio enjoyed a “walk and café date” before disappearing into the neighborhood.

Shuhei Nomura Steps Out With a New Love Interest—A 7-Years-Younger Uniqlo Model

 One night, they went to a jazz concert together; on another day, Narita rushed to the hotel where Shiina was staying during her tour…

 They went to a jazz concert together… and on another day, Narita made his way to the hotel where Shiina was staying… Shiina’s personal agency has even signed a management contract with Narita. It’s clear they’re quite close, but how do they view their relationship?

Full Story: Scoop! An Unexpected Pairing—Sheena Ringo and Yusuke Narita Caught in Exclusive Photos of an Intimate Date

 The “Charismatic Love Song Singer” has an incredible personal life, too—! Our magazine caught singer-songwriter Yuri on a date with a stunning beauty with a fantastic figure. A week later, we stumbled upon him on an overnight date with yet another beauty…!

Yuuri’s Double Date Drama? Exclusive Photos Reveal His Busy Romantic Life

 National artist Ringo Sheena and Yusuke Narita—hailed as the “Reiwa-era charismatic economist”—are in a passionate relationship! The Queen of the Music World and the intellectual icon have been quietly nurturing their love. We’ve captured exclusive photos of this unconventional “super-big couple” on an intimate date

Ringo Sheena and Yusuke Narita Spark Romance Rumors After Intimate Jazz Date Photos Surface

 The “Charismatic Love Song Singer” was just as popular in his personal life as expected—! Around 7:00 p.m. in late May, singer-songwriter Yuri was spotted walking with a stunning beauty with a fantastic figure at a shopping center in Tokyo… Exclusive photos of their overnight date

&#8220;The Charismatic Love Song Singer&#8221; Has an Amazing Personal Life, Too! Yuri: &#8220;Overnight Date with a Stunning Beauty&#8221;

 Shortly after 11 p.m. in early June, a man and a woman entered a Chinese-style izakaya in the city center one after another. They were Kento Nagao of “Naniwa Danshi” and Rio Inagaki, a former member of “E-girls.” Our magazine captured exclusive photos of the two on their “late-night date and overnight stay.”

Naniwa Danshi&#8217;s Kento Nagao Photographed on Late-Night Date and Overnight Stay With Former E-girls Beauty Rio Inagaki

 Shortly after 11 p.m. in early June, a man and a woman entered a Chinese izakaya tucked away in a back alley in the city center one after another. They were Kento Nagao of "Naniwa Danshi" and Rio Inagaki, formerly of "E-girls." Their demeanor suggested an extraordinary level of intimacy—!

Love Scoop! Kento Nagao and Former E-girls Star Rio Inagaki Enjoy Low-Key Izakaya Date

 Keisuke Nishi, Sota Shima (3rd photo)

 Seiji Kobayashi of the Yomiuri Giants, the most handsome catcher in baseball, has a new boyfriend! It was early afternoon one day after the start of the professional baseball season. This magazine witnessed Kobayashi on a date with a slender beauty at a Hakone shrine. When we directly asked him about it, he said...?

[Exclusive] Giants Catcher Seiji Kobayashi Finds New Love as He Eyes a Fresh Start

 Shu Nishihara (1st, 3rd, 5th) Afro (2nd, 4th)

 The BIG couple of the swimming world! The national swimmer is supported by a divorced senior gold medalist!

 Rikako Ikee and Kosuke Hagino have been in a serious relationship since last fall. They met in 2004, when Ikee qualified for the Rio Olympics, but in 2013, Ikee lost her trusted coach and turned to Hagino, who has turned into a reliable partner both publicly and privately.

Rikako Ikee &#038; Kousuke Hagino Scoop! Famous athletes &#8220;hot spring trip to Hakone&#8221; alone together in their favorite car!

 Shu Nishihara

 A year and a half after their "tearful hug" at the Paris Olympics, two Olympians are in a serious relationship!

 A year and a half after their "tearful hug" at the Paris Olympics, Rikako Ikee and Kousuke Hagino have been in a serious relationship since last fall. We caught them on a "hot spring trip to Hakone" alone together in their beloved car!　Ikee must have had a lot of fun, because she posted her memories of the trip on her SNS.

Rikako Ikee and Kosuke Hagino Spotted on Romantic Getaway to Hakone

 A year and a half after her breakup, Reiwa's "white gal" has been approached by a comedian and an athlete, but her "favorite person" is still--

 The public did not leave Yu-chami alone after she confessed her breakup on a TV program, but the answer she gave was "ex-saya. Even when she is tired, she rushes to her beloved Kusumura whenever she can find a little time. The depth of her love is mind-boggling.

Yuchami Spotted with Ex Masashi Kumura — Romance Rekindled!

 It's been a year and a half since the breakup, but we know this handsome guy!

 Yu-chami is so popular on TV that you can hardly go a day without seeing her. A year and a half after her breakup, we got the scoop on her resurgent two-shot with her ex-boyfriend, martial artist Masashi Kusura! Even with her busy schedule, she is still nurturing her "sleepover love" with her favorite pi...

[Exclusive] Yūchami Spotted Spending the Night with Ex, Fighter Masafumi Kumura, 18 Months After Split

 Takahiro Kagawa (1st and 2nd photos) Takayuki Ogawauchi (3rd and 4th photos) Sankei Shimbun (5th photo)

 --The couple spent the year-end and New Year's holidays together before their main stage performance, and were full of happiness!

 Erika Sawajiri, who is turning 40, is in a serious relationship with her new boyfriend, Mr. A, who lives on a remote island and is 14 years younger than her. Despite their ultra-long-distance relationship, they have taken their time to deepen their relationship, but will she be able to find the right timing for marriage with her busy schedule?

Erika Sawajiri Sparks Romance Rumors: 14-Year Age Gap, Remote Island Love, and a Spring Wedding?

 Takahiro Kagawa

 Erika Sawajiri is in the midst of rehearsals for a play in which she plays the lead role, which opens this month, and spends her days shuttling between home and rehearsal hall. Taking time out from her extremely busy schedule, she is in a serious long-distance relationship with her new boyfriend, Mr. A, who is 14 years younger than her.

[Exclusive] Erika Sawajiri Caught in Serious Relationship: Spring Wedding Rumors, New Boyfriend 14 Years Her Junior

 Four years after becoming a single mother, Hasegawa's new lover is a former foreign financier.

 About four years after her divorce, Kyoko Hasegawa, a "charismatic beauty" actress in her 40s, has been enjoying a series of celebrity encounters with her new lover, Mr. A, an elite entrepreneur seven years her junior. Her new lover must be accompanying her through the milestone 30th anniversary of her debut.

Inside Kyoko Hasegawa’s Secret Celebrity Relationship with an Elite Businessman

 Ichiro Takatsuka (Ito) Shu Nishihara (Kusumi)

 Koharu Kusumi, a former Morning Musume member, and Kentaro Ito and Rinon Yoshida... [2025] Hot Love Couples Then and Now null We look back on Koharu Kusumi's high-spirited love affair with a young but super-elite foreign financier, Kentaro Ito and Rinon Yoshida's dog-walking date, and Ryo Katsuji and Kana Kita's lovey-dovey relationship, which they introduced to everyone around them.

2025 Celebrity Couples Update Koharu Kusumi Kentaro Ito and Rinon Yoshida

 Keisuke Nishi (Goto) Takahiro Kagawa (Emoto) Sota Shima (Lily)

 We take a look back at the dating of Emoto Tokio and "Gesu no Kyokumi-Otome" Hona Ikoka, the TV dating of "Mimikazuchi" Lily and Nao Imagawa, and the "Laughing Road Chewing" of "Yonchoumoto" Takumi Goto and his live-in girlfriend.

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