51-Year-Old Director-Actor Discloses Marriage To Actress 19 Years His Junior And First Pregnancy

A popular actor-turned-film director, Shinji Kasahara, has announced his marriage to Ayumi Takamune, an actress 19 years his junior.

Recently, Kasahara took to his personal social media account and shared that he and Takamune had gotten married. He added that the two were already expecting their first child.

Takamune also posted a heartfelt message on her social media, sharing the news about her marriage and pregnancy. She also mentioned how miraculous the situation felt to her as she had already given up on marriage and motherhood. She also added that since announcing her pregnancy, the cast and crew of her current project have been extra careful around her. The actress apologized to her fans, sharing that she will be stepping away from stage activities for a while.

Shinji Kasahara is popular in Japan for his roles in dramas such as Keishicho Zero Gakari and Kamen Rider Amazons, as well as in movies like Specter and A Haircut for the Hina Doll. Ayumi Takamune is a beloved actress belonging to the 6bun-seed theater troupe. Apart from plays and musicals, she has also appeared in dramas on NHK and TBS, two major Japanese broadcasters.