It was indeed third time lucky for actor Kubozuka Yosuke (24). He and dancer “Non-chan” (21) managed to finally register their marriage at the Shibuya Ward Office in Tokyo yesterday. Their previous two applications had been turned down because of problems with their documents. They are expecting a baby in October.
• Former actress and NHK wide show presenter Ikeda Yuko (46) has published a book about her ongoing fight with cancer. Diagnosed with the disease three years ago, it has since spread to almost her entire body. But hormone treatment and a very positive outlook have helped her overcome many of the hardships.