On September 30th's issue of weekly tabloid magazine, "FRIDAY", it was reported that actress Tabata Tomoko (30) and actor Okada Yoshinori (34) are dating.

According to the magazine, Tabata and Okada played the role of lovers in a recent stage play, "Warai no Machi", and dined at a restaurant with three other co-stars in mid-September. On a separate day, the couple was seen leaving together in Okada's car after the performance. There are also reports that Tabata entered Okada's apartment.

In a Sankei Sports interview, Tabata's agency stated, "We have heard from Tabata herself that he is one of her friends." Meanwhile, Okada's agency commented, "She is one of his friends."

Is it all just hyped rumors, or could there be something more? Stay tuned to tokyohive for more updates.

Source: Sanspo