Renowned Japanese table tennis player, Ai Fukuhara, has announced her re-marriage to a non-celebrity man and has also revealed she is expecting. The announcement was made without revealing in-depth personal details, such as her partner's identity. Further details about the timing of the wedding and the pregnancy have been kept under wraps at this time.

In Japan, public figures generally maintain a certain level of privacy regarding their personal lives. An announcement such as Fukuhara's is seen as a significant event in her life, and is likely to be treated with respect and warm wishes from the public. Japanese society values family life, and is typically supportive of marriages and pregnancies.

In the US or EU, the personal lives of celebrities often garner more media attention and scrutiny. However, like in Japan, remarriage and pregnancy are usually treated as positive developments.