Actress Sakurai Atsuko (30), who became a familiar face on the popular Fuji TV comedy series “Shomuni,” married TV Asahi producer Shimakawa Hiroatsu (31) yesterday. The couple met a year ago while working together on location in Kyoto. Both have busy work schedules and don’t plan to have a wedding ceremony.
• TV personality Nagashima Kazushige (37) has sued the SKK company for more than ¥20 million for the unauthorized use of his name and image in their advertising. Kazushige is the son of baseball legend Nagashima Shigeo.
• SMAP “leader” Nakai Masahiro (30) is said to be living with his new girlfriend, a 24-year old “freeter” from Aomori. Freeter is a word used to describe someone who jumps between part time jobs.