A-list actress Kitagawa Keiko recently shared how her marriage marks an important turning point from a particularly difficult time in her life. She opened up that her spouse provided the support and strength she needed to survive the challenges in her career and personal life. The news is garnering widespread attention, discussing the important role of stable partnerships and mental health in the entertainment industry.

In Japan, where celebrities' personal lives are heavily private and controlled by agencies, such candid sharing from notable figures like Keiko is rare and widely appreciated by the public. It's shedding light on the importance of discussion around mental health, personal struggle, and the role of partnership.

Unlike in the U.S or EU, where open discussions about mental health and celebrities sharing their personal struggles is quite common, Japan generally has a culture of silence when it comes to these issues. Kitagawa's openness may mark a shift in this trend, as it invites more conversation on these silenced topics.