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Categories: CULTURE

Japanese BE:FIRST scandal widens to family, business

Entities: Yutaka Mizutani · Hana no Maria · Shuri Mizutani · Ryohei Miyazaki · Shuri Miyazaki

Overview

In July 2026 Japanese media reported that former BE:FIRST member Ryo Miyazaki (also cited as Miyama Ryohei) was involved in secret hotel meetings with former Takarazuka star Hana no Maria during rehearsals for the stage production originally titled “Love’s Crash Landing,” later renamed “Love Unscheduled.” Weekly Shūkan Bunshun published chat logs from early July showing the pair convening at Miyazaki’s Tokyo apartment and exchanging messages that mirrored the musical’s plot. The actors acknowledged the meetings but framed them as professional, while public criticism intensified.

The fallout reached Miyazaki’s family. His marriage to actress Shuri, the birth of their child, and comments from his father‑in‑law Yutaka Mizutani highlighted personal strain. Mother‑in‑law singer Ito Ran voiced concern, and observers condemned Miyazaki for taking his four‑month‑old son out late at night.

Business repercussions followed. Miyazaki’s Kichijōji pasta shop “Oyaji no Ankake Pasta,” opened with his father, initially drew long lines but soon saw customers disappear, leaving the venue nearly empty. His Shinjuku kappō restaurant “Oyaji no Kappō” received few reviews and was placed on indefinite, unpaid suspension after a health‑related closure that cancelled all reservations.

Further reporting on 31 July noted that the scandal added pressure on Shuri, who defended herself on television while juggling a busy acting schedule, including the drama “GATE24” and a new film. She relies on support from her parents, including veteran actor Yutaka Mizutani, for childcare, and has highlighted her husband’s limited involvement in parenting amid growing online debate over celebrity family responsibilities.

Timeline

  1. about 11 hours ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Actor Ryo Mikoyama's hotel affair scandal emerges, wife Shuri faces pressure

    Actor Ryo Mikoyama is accused of repeated hotel meetings with ex‑Takarazuka star Mari Hana, sparking criticism as his wife, actress Shuri, juggles acting and new motherhood.

  2. 3 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Japanese actor Ryohei Miyazaki's affair scandal hits his restaurant ventures

    Actor Ryohei Miyazaki's affair with Hanano Maria has drawn public backlash and coincides with his restaurants “Oyaji no Ankake Pasta” and “Oyaji no Kappō” facing dwindling customers and an indefinite suspension

  3. 5 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Yutaka Mizutani reacts to son‑in‑law's hotel affair

    Yutaka Mizutani expressed sympathy and said he could not comment after reports that his son‑in‑law Miyama Ryohei met actress Hana no Maria at a Tokyo hotel, sparking public criticism.

  4. 8 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Japanese actor Ryō Miyazaki's affair scandal with former Takarazuka star draws public outcry

    Actor Ryō Miyazaki, married to Shuri, faced scandal after meeting ex‑Takarazuka star Hana Marìa at a hotel; both admitted the encounter but denied an affair, prompting public criticism and apologies.

  5. 10 days ago

    [CULTURE] 8 sources
    Japanese star Ryo Miyazaki faces renewed scandal over alleged affair with former Takarazuka actress

    Japanese entertainer Ryo Miyazaki, married to actress Shuri, is alleged to have held secret hotel meetings with former Takarazuka star Kana Maria during rehearsals of the musical “Love’s Unscheduled Landing”; ​

Sources

friday.kodansha.co.jp · hd.stheadline.com · hochi.news · j-cast.com · jisin.jp · mitakyoka.jp · nextapple.com.sg · post.tv-asahi.co.jp · smart-flash.jp · star.ettoday.net · tokyo-sports.co.jp

This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history