Ren Jousaki, a beloved Japanese actor, and his wife Chikae Kashima, a well-known actress, have announced they are expecting their first child. The couple made the announcement through their respective agencies, happily sharing the news while asking for privacy and understanding during this time. There are no specifics yet about the due date or gender of the expected child.

In Japan, celebrity pregnancy news like this is usually greeted with joy and excitement from fans and the general public. Typically, the couple would make this announcement through their respective agencies to balance the privacy of their personal lives with their duty as public figures. Such news is usually held as a positive reflection of family values, a cornerstone of Japanese culture.

The approach is similar to the United States and Europe in handling such celebrity news, with a rising trend of public figures announcing their family developments on social platforms. Still, the ultimate respect for the boundaries of their personal lives is more noticeable in Japan.