Kawaguchi Haruna marries Japan soccer star Itakura Kō

Actress Kawaguchi Haruna (31) and Japan national‑team defender Itakura Kō (29) announced their marriage on 2 August, issuing a joint statement that also confirmed Kawaguchi’s pregnancy with their first child. The couple, who kept their relationship largely private, said they look forward to building a happy family together.

Itakura, who completed a permanent move to Ajax in the Dutch Eredivisie last year, and Kawaguchi have been spotted wearing matching ultra‑luxury Patek Philippe watches – a Chronograph Aqua‑Nautilus valued at roughly ¥10 million each. Kawaguchi, a top‑rated commercial model with 17 current endorsement contracts, continues to balance her acting projects with her new family plans.

The marriage highlights a shift in Japanese entertainment culture, where high‑profile relationships that were once discouraged are now openly celebrated, especially when both partners are prominent public figures in sport and media.