Japanese entertainment industry received a relationship update as Koichi Domoto, a prominent figure of pop duo KinKi Kids, has announced his marriage to a non-celebrity woman. Date and location of the ceremony are not disclosed. Domoto has expressed his gratitude for the support he's received and has asked for continued understanding and respect for his privacy.
In Japan, marriage announcements of celebrities, particularly to non-celebrities, are always big news. Fans tend to show immense support and respect for their idols' personal life decisions. Also, as privacy is greatly valued in this culture, no infringements on Domoto's partner or their life outside of the public eye are expected.
Similar to US or EU, fans in Japan also show their love and sometimes disappointment when their favorite celebrities get married. However, there's a major difference that Japan's media is typically more refrained from digging too deeply into a celebrity's personal life, especially if their spouse isn't a public figure.