Yaguchi Mari marries Nakamura Masaya!

On May 22nd, former Morning Musume member and talento Yaguchi Mari married actor Nakamura Masaya!

The couple reported their marriage in a press conference the same afternoon, where Nakamura revealed, “We registered our marriage together late last night.”

Yaguchi told the press she’s yet to introduce her husband to fellow Morning Musume members. She praised Nakamura during the conference, saying, “I’m sure they’ll say (he’s) handsome. Usually he’s wild but today he’s very fresh. He’s the most handsome today.

According to a source, the couple met through a common acquaintance early last year. Nakamura proposed to Yaguchi this January by presenting a diamond engagement ring to her and saying, “(I will) protect (you) for the rest of my life.” Yaguchi is not pregnant, and will continue working in the future.

Nakmura stated at the conference, “I might make her cry because I’m poor, but I won’t make her cry by cheating. I want to protect her with all my power and make a happy family.

The couple has a height difference of 47 cm, and Yaguchi looked up at her husband next to her as she remarked, “I am happy to receive everyone’s warm encouragement. I knew I would be able to live without ever running out of laughter with this person.

When asked by the press about where they wanted to go as a married couple, she replied, “We’ve made a promise to go to the affected areas of the Tohoku earthquake soon.

Check out some photos from the press conference below, and congratulations to the newlyweds!

Source + Photo: Sanspo 12


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  • Yasashiku

     She’s so tiny compared to him~! I wish the best to both of them on their marriage ^^♥

  • Yasashiku

     She’s so tiny compared to him~! I wish the best to both of them on their marriage ^^♥

  • Yasashiku

     She’s so tiny compared to him~! I wish the best to both of them on their marriage ^^♥

  • Yasashiku

     She’s so tiny compared to him~! I wish the best to both of them on their marriage ^^♥

  • msgaijin

    Omedetou Marippe and her husband. Haha somehow reminds me of Shotgun Marriage.

    Haha…Yuko-sama, when will you get your turn??? Aren’t you jealous of Mari-chan?

  • msgaijin

    Omedetou Marippe and her husband. Haha somehow reminds me of Shotgun Marriage.

    Haha…Yuko-sama, when will you get your turn??? Aren’t you jealous of Mari-chan?

  • msgaijin

    Omedetou Marippe and her husband. Haha somehow reminds me of Shotgun Marriage.

    Haha…Yuko-sama, when will you get your turn??? Aren’t you jealous of Mari-chan?

  • msgaijin

    Omedetou Marippe and her husband. Haha somehow reminds me of Shotgun Marriage.

    Haha…Yuko-sama, when will you get your turn??? Aren’t you jealous of Mari-chan?

  • msgaijin

    Omedetou Marippe and her husband. Haha somehow reminds me of Shotgun Marriage.

    Haha…Yuko-sama, when will you get your turn??? Aren’t you jealous of Mari-chan?

  • Little_SunHee

    omg, that’s so cute! :DI’m happy! x3 
    Congrats Mari, you found your love ♥ *-*

  • Little_SunHee

    omg, that’s so cute! :DI’m happy! x3 
    Congrats Mari, you found your love ♥ *-*

  • Little_SunHee

    omg, that’s so cute! :DI’m happy! x3 
    Congrats Mari, you found your love ♥ *-*

  • Little_SunHee

    omg, that’s so cute! :DI’m happy! x3 
    Congrats Mari, you found your love ♥ *-*

  • Little_SunHee

    omg, that’s so cute! :DI’m happy! x3 
    Congrats Mari, you found your love ♥ *-*

  • SHHMULIEE

    Aw they are so cute, is mari really short or is her husband just really tall???

  • SHHMULIEE

    Aw they are so cute, is mari really short or is her husband just really tall???

  • SHHMULIEE

    Aw they are so cute, is mari really short or is her husband just really tall???

  • itskimbitches

     love has no boundaries…maybe he’s a lolicon.

  • itskimbitches

     love has no boundaries…maybe he’s a lolicon.

  • itskimbitches

     love has no boundaries…maybe he’s a lolicon.

  • itskimbitches

     love has no boundaries…maybe he’s a lolicon.

  • itskimbitches

     love has no boundaries…maybe he’s a lolicon.

  • dalooshe

     Pfft married already?? i mean i just read the engagement news O.O but cool!! 
    and maaan, thats her hight next to him with HIGH HEELS on!! shortie is a cutie tho ;p

  • dalooshe

     Pfft married already?? i mean i just read the engagement news O.O but cool!! 
    and maaan, thats her hight next to him with HIGH HEELS on!! shortie is a cutie tho ;p

  • dalooshe

     Pfft married already?? i mean i just read the engagement news O.O but cool!! 
    and maaan, thats her hight next to him with HIGH HEELS on!! shortie is a cutie tho ;p

  • dalooshe

     Pfft married already?? i mean i just read the engagement news O.O but cool!! 
    and maaan, thats her hight next to him with HIGH HEELS on!! shortie is a cutie tho ;p

  • dalooshe

     Pfft married already?? i mean i just read the engagement news O.O but cool!! 
    and maaan, thats her hight next to him with HIGH HEELS on!! shortie is a cutie tho ;p

  • SJ_Love

    haha theyre so cute together and Mari is so tiny ><

  • SJ_Love

    haha theyre so cute together and Mari is so tiny ><

  • SJ_Love

    haha theyre so cute together and Mari is so tiny ><

  • SJ_Love

    haha theyre so cute together and Mari is so tiny ><

  • SJ_Love

    haha theyre so cute together and Mari is so tiny ><

  • http://twitter.com/KayKayEllie Caitlin Kelly

    okay, is she really short? or is he really tall ???

  • http://twitter.com/KayKayEllie Caitlin Kelly

    okay, is she really short? or is he really tall ???

  • 姫路

    She’s really short, and he’s probably really tall. It’s hard to have a 47cm difference normally XD

  • beltofvenus

    47 cm O.o
    I hope her neck won’t hurt lol, must be difficult to look up everytime they talk.
    So happy for her. She’ll forever be my fav Morning Musume member.
    Congrats Yaguchi!

  • beltofvenus

    47 cm O.o
    I hope her neck won’t hurt lol, must be difficult to look up everytime they talk.
    So happy for her. She’ll forever be my fav Morning Musume member.
    Congrats Yaguchi!

  • beltofvenus

    47 cm O.o
    I hope her neck won’t hurt lol, must be difficult to look up everytime they talk.
    So happy for her. She’ll forever be my fav Morning Musume member.
    Congrats Yaguchi!

  • beltofvenus

    47 cm O.o
    I hope her neck won’t hurt lol, must be difficult to look up everytime they talk.
    So happy for her. She’ll forever be my fav Morning Musume member.
    Congrats Yaguchi!

  • http://profiles.google.com/hasna1919 Hasna Ahmed

     He’s 192cm and she’s 145cm. Just look at the difference!! .. o.0 .. but actually who cares!! xD.. 

    They make a very cute couple..!! xD .. And that was soo sweet.. they way he said he won’t ever cheat  on her..!! That’s really cute!! xD.. May they live together for the rest of their lifes!! =D

  • http://profiles.google.com/hasna1919 Hasna Ahmed

     He’s 192cm and she’s 145cm. Just look at the difference!! .. o.0 .. but actually who cares!! xD.. 

    They make a very cute couple..!! xD .. And that was soo sweet.. they way he said he won’t ever cheat  on her..!! That’s really cute!! xD.. May they live together for the rest of their lifes!! =D

  • http://profiles.google.com/hasna1919 Hasna Ahmed

     He’s 192cm and she’s 145cm. Just look at the difference!! .. o.0 .. but actually who cares!! xD.. 

    They make a very cute couple..!! xD .. And that was soo sweet.. they way he said he won’t ever cheat  on her..!! That’s really cute!! xD.. May they live together for the rest of their lifes!! =D

  • http://profiles.google.com/hasna1919 Hasna Ahmed

     He’s 192cm and she’s 145cm. Just look at the difference!! .. o.0 .. but actually who cares!! xD.. 

    They make a very cute couple..!! xD .. And that was soo sweet.. they way he said he won’t ever cheat  on her..!! That’s really cute!! xD.. May they live together for the rest of their lifes!! =D

  • JustObserving

    Hmmmmm…….anyway – Congratulations to the lovely couple.  May your love for each other last for eternity.

  • JustObserving

    Hmmmmm…….anyway – Congratulations to the lovely couple.  May your love for each other last for eternity.

  • JustObserving

    Hmmmmm…….anyway – Congratulations to the lovely couple.  May your love for each other last for eternity.

  • JustObserving

    Hmmmmm…….anyway – Congratulations to the lovely couple.  May your love for each other last for eternity.

  • JustObserving

    Hmmmmm…….anyway – Congratulations to the lovely couple.  May your love for each other last for eternity.

  • JustObserving

    I bet her husband need to kneel down when he want to kiss her.

  • http://www.facebook.com/soffiw Soffi Haf Ward

    cuuute <3

  • http://www.facebook.com/soffiw Soffi Haf Ward

    cuuute <3

  • http://www.facebook.com/soffiw Soffi Haf Ward

    cuuute <3

  • Ueno

     OMG height difference is too cute

  • Ueno

     OMG height difference is too cute

  • Ueno

     OMG height difference is too cute

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_IGCPNI6YSH5COKWRGO4ZCYMV6Y Semi Jones

     Wow She Really Is Short Compared To Him, How Adorable Is That!?  I Wish Them A Good And Long Marriage (NO CHEATING)!!!!  Congratulations!!!

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_IGCPNI6YSH5COKWRGO4ZCYMV6Y Semi Jones

     Wow She Really Is Short Compared To Him, How Adorable Is That!?  I Wish Them A Good And Long Marriage (NO CHEATING)!!!!  Congratulations!!!

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_IGCPNI6YSH5COKWRGO4ZCYMV6Y Semi Jones

     Wow She Really Is Short Compared To Him, How Adorable Is That!?  I Wish Them A Good And Long Marriage (NO CHEATING)!!!!  Congratulations!!!

  • Hiroshi

    They’re too cute.  He sounds like a good husband.  I like it when celebrities date openly and get married as they wish.

  • Kari-chan

    oh wow, look at that height difference in the first picture at the bottom, it looks like he’s kidnapping her haha
    I love yaguchi mari! I’m so happy for her! 

  • http://twitter.com/TommyVD Tommy Van Damme

    Congrats! Don’t get pregnant too fast, you still have a concert tour to finish, dear Marippe :D

  • Kantarou

    Wow, I forgot how small she was! I was like, “who’s that kid he’s with?” Haha, they make a great couple!

  • http://thisismyv.blogspot.com/ KT

     Even in heels she’s so tiny next to him! O_O Congrats though!

  • kawaiimiko

     What a cute couple she looks like a little doll!XD

  • kawaiimiko

     What a cute couple she looks like a little doll!XD

  • kawaiimiko

     What a cute couple she looks like a little doll!XD

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1269793556 Alan Polito

     CONGRATULATIONS!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1269793556 Alan Polito

     CONGRATULATIONS!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1269793556 Alan Polito

     CONGRATULATIONS!

  • peachpow

    I thought the same thing!

  • peachpow

    I thought the same thing!

  • peachpow

    I thought the same thing!

  • Super~Nezumi

    So, SO cute!! He sounds wonderful, now only if he stands behind his words ^^ Wishing them a lovely life of happiness together. they make an adorable couple hope they last forever. 

  • Super~Nezumi

    So, SO cute!! He sounds wonderful, now only if he stands behind his words ^^ Wishing them a lovely life of happiness together. they make an adorable couple hope they last forever. 

  • Super~Nezumi

    So, SO cute!! He sounds wonderful, now only if he stands behind his words ^^ Wishing them a lovely life of happiness together. they make an adorable couple hope they last forever. 

  • fir

    Their statements are so sweet.
    I hope that their marriage is very blessed.

  • fir

    Their statements are so sweet.
    I hope that their marriage is very blessed.

  • fir

    Their statements are so sweet.
    I hope that their marriage is very blessed.

  • aaa aaa

    So when will we be receiving blog photos of the pitter patter of little feet? ;D

  • aaa aaa

    So when will we be receiving blog photos of the pitter patter of little feet? ;D

  • arashi_oneday

    They seem so happy with the marriage and with each other <3 I wish them a long, happy marriage =] The height difference…O_O This does give me hope though xD I don't necessarily have to marry a short guy xD And hey, short people are adorable <3 ;D 

  • arashi_oneday

    They seem so happy with the marriage and with each other <3 I wish them a long, happy marriage =] The height difference…O_O This does give me hope though xD I don't necessarily have to marry a short guy xD And hey, short people are adorable <3 ;D 

  • arashi_oneday

    They seem so happy with the marriage and with each other <3 I wish them a long, happy marriage =] The height difference…O_O This does give me hope though xD I don't necessarily have to marry a short guy xD And hey, short people are adorable <3 ;D 

  • http://twitter.com/iciviuja Yuu iciviuja hikaru

     omg she looks so tiny next to him.. what exactly is her height and his? btw they look so cute together..and in love. glad that they’re married.. congrats to both of them!

  • thisperson

    Both.

    Mari is 144cm (4′9″) and Masaya is 192cm (almost 6′4″).

  • Anonymous

    Mari is 144.8 cm (4′9) while her husband is 192 cm (6′4).

  • Anonymous

     He actually proposed to her in Jan and the wedding was planned in March but due to earthquake, post-poning.

  • Anonymous

      “I might make her cry because I’m poor, but I won’t make her cry by cheating. I want to protect her with all my power and make a happy family.”

    That’s like the sweetest comment ever. I hope both of them have a wonderful marriage.

  • Anonymous

    Congratulation! Happily ever after for both! ^^ 

  • http://www.facebook.com/ashlee.dixon Ashlee Dixon

    oh my gosh, mari’s so tiny in comparison. 
    congrats!! :) 

  • B8067HC

    Congratulations Marippe!! 

  • Anonymous

     she’s so tiny!

    anyway congrats! XD

  • ndypionipop

    married already??? she’s gonna be a cute mom *when she already has a kid*
    congratulation!! wish all the best wishes for youuu^^

  • dahlers

    omg! lump in my throat. i <3 mari!! iv got such a soft spot for her in momusu bc she's tot FIERCE. it's great to know that she's found happiness in her hectic life. congratulations!! 

  • Neika

     congrats them..cute couple he’s so tall and she’s so short

  • Anonymous

     woow. big height difference. i like him for marrying a person that much shorter. 
    hope they have a healthy marriage 

  • neemy

    awww they look so cute together!!! :D 

  • snowyflower

    what they said is very touching

  • mas2ra

    “I might make her cry because I’m poor, but I won’t make her cry by cheating” <3
    soo sweet! =D

  • JustObserving

    He reminded me of  the poor hero in Aya Ueto’s Celeb to Binbo Taro.

  • JustObserving

    He reminded me of  the poor hero in Aya Ueto’s Celeb to Binbo Taro.

  • JustObserving

    He reminded me of  the poor hero in Aya Ueto’s Celeb to Binbo Taro.

  • JustObserving

    He reminded me of  the poor hero in Aya Ueto’s Celeb to Binbo Taro.

  • JustObserving

    He reminded me of  the poor hero in Aya Ueto’s Celeb to Binbo Taro.

  • xoxKpopxox

    That was so sweet!
    But a height difference of 47 cm !!  Okay …

  • xoxKpopxox

    That was so sweet!
    But a height difference of 47 cm !!  Okay …

  • Olive9

    oh wow…she’s so tiny! and i thought i was short! is she the girl from MM who dated actor shun oguri?

  • Olive9

    oh wow…she’s so tiny! and i thought i was short! is she the girl from MM who dated actor shun oguri?

  • Anonymous

    Aww they’re so cute! And he seems very sweet. Congratulations, Yagucchan <3. Hope they have a great marriage!

  • Anonymous

    Aww they’re so cute! And he seems very sweet. Congratulations, Yagucchan <3. Hope they have a great marriage!

  • Anonymous

    Aww they’re so cute! And he seems very sweet. Congratulations, Yagucchan <3. Hope they have a great marriage!

  • lee hye rin

    huwahhh…i thought the girl were sitting!!!!

  • lee hye rin

    huwahhh…i thought the girl were sitting!!!!

  • lee hye rin

    huwahhh…i thought the girl were sitting!!!!

  • lee hye rin

    huwahhh…i thought the girl were sitting!!!!

  • kitamura Halima

    Even with her killer heels Yaguchi is small. Ooh am so happy for her.
    OOh Yuko when are you going to get married.? We will have to wait and see.

    Congrats to the newlyweds ^^ *throws confetti*

  • Estokur

    First photo is a little bit weird because she looks so small near him. But..who cares if they are happy together, ne? 
    Congrats! (^o^)/

  • Estokur

    First photo is a little bit weird because she looks so small near him. But..who cares if they are happy together, ne? 
    Congrats! (^o^)/