Actor Takahashi Katsunori (photo, 39) and half-German model Nakanishi Hanna (24) tied the knot at the weekend. The couple registered their marriage at the local municpal office and held their ceremony in the afternoon at Aoyama Gakuin University, the groom’s alma mater. Takahashi is best known for his role as “Salaryman Kintaro” a TV adaptation of the best-selling manga series. He was on record as saying he wanted to marry before he turned 40 – he made it with just two months to spare!
• Another 39-year old getting hitched at the weekend was actor Tsurumi Shingo (39). His bride Hitomi (29) is a former employee at a retirement home. The couple held their ceremony and reception at the swanky Hotel Okura in central Tokyo. They will probably register their marriage this week.