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Haruna Kawaguchi and Kō Itakura marriage, pregnancy

Overview

In mid‑July 2026 Japanese media reported that actress Haruna Kawaguchi and Japan national soccer team captain Kō Itakura were preparing to marry after a year‑long long‑distance relationship that began in 2025 while Itakura played for Ajax in the Netherlands.

On 2 August 2026 the couple publicly announced their marriage and that Kawaguchi was pregnant with their first child. They shared a handwritten statement on Instagram, receiving congratulations from teammates—including former Ajax teammate Takehiro Tomiyasu—and a flood of supportive messages from fans. The announcement highlighted their intention to balance demanding careers with family life.

Additional details revealed that the pair had been covering more than 9,000 km between Japan and the Netherlands, and that Kawaguchi, known as the “Reiwa CM queen,” continues to juggle acting projects with 17 active endorsement contracts. Itakura, praised for his leadership on the field, confirmed his permanent move to Ajax. The couple also displayed matching ultra‑luxury Patek Philippe watches, underscoring the high‑profile nature of their partnership and reflecting a broader shift in Japanese entertainment culture toward openly celebrating such relationships.

Entities

Uniqlo · Patek Philippe · Kiyoshi Ueda · Japanese entertainment industry · Ajax Amsterdam

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Kawaguchi Haruna marries Japan soccer star Itakura Kō

    Actress Kawaguchi Haruna and soccer player Itakura Kō married on 2 August, confirming Kawaguchi’s pregnancy and revealing they wear matching Patek Philippe watches.

  2. 9 days ago

    [CULTURE] 8 sources
    Haruna Kawaguchi and Japan captain Kō Itakura marry, expect first child

    Haruna Kawaguchi and Japan football captain Kō Itakura announced their marriage and first‑child pregnancy on 2 Aug 2026, sparking widespread congratulations from teammates and fans.

  3. 23 days ago

    [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Actress Kawaguchi Haruna and Japan captain Itakura Kō plan marriage

    Actress Kawaguchi Haruna and Japan captain Itakura Kō are reportedly set to marry after a year together, with the private couple balancing demanding careers and public interest.

Sources

agora-web.jp · coki.jp · friday.kodansha.co.jp · hd.stheadline.com · hochi.news · j-cast.com · jisin.jp · qoly.jp · rbbtoday.com · sakanowa.jp

This summary has been updated 1 time: see revision history