Actress Harada Tomoyo (37) announced yesterday on her official web site that she married illustrator Ed Tsuwaki (38) on May 1. The two met in just October of last year and are said to have hit it off straight away. Harada, who has made three movies already this year, plans to continue her acting and singing career. Ed is a successful illustrator who has worked particularly on women’s magazines such as Vogue. He also has his own fashion brand, nakEd Bunch.
• Former Takarazuka star Kawai Minako (35) underwent surgery Monday for injuries she suffered in last week’s train crash in Amagasaki. Kawai was standing in the third carriage of the train and suffered multiple fractures in both legs. She was a member of the famous theater troupe from 1987 to 1998.
• Popular actress Kuroki Hitomi (44) was overwhelmingly chosen as the “Coolest Mother” in a poll by fountain pen maker Waterman ahead of Mother’s Day on May 8. Kuroki easily topped the poll across all age groups. Second was singer and actress Kudo Shizuka, wife of heart throb Kimura Takuya. In third was actress Matsushima Nanako.