Popular Japanese television personality and anchor, Reina Honkoya, has joyfully announced her third pregnancy. The news broke on national television, creating quite a stir among her fans and colleagues. While Honkoya did not disclose an official due date, she confirmed that she is in good health and the baby is developing normally.

In Japan, news about celebrities, especially well-respected ones like Reina Honkoya, is often well-received by the public. Pregnancy announcements, in particular, bring a sense of joy and fuze an existing bond between the celebrity and their fans. In this traditional society, family is given high importance; hence, the announcement also reflects the cultural essence that sprouts from family values.

Similar to Japan, in the US and EU, pregnancy announcements of celebrities are also typically greeted with public excitement and well wishes. Family values are universal, and the happiness that comes with a new family member is universally understood and celebrated.