Actress Arisaka Kurume (32) has announced that she is pregnant with her first child!

On May 4th, Arisaka sent a fax to several media outlets reporting, "At this time, I have been blessed with a new life. Currently, I am 6-months pregnant, and my due date is in September."

Arisaka, who married a businessman (34) in February of last year, revealed, "When we found out about the pregnancy, we were so happy that we cried together."

She also expressed, "I have some anxiety since this will be my first childbirth, but I want to bring up a healthy baby together with my husband."

According to her agency, Arisaka plans on giving birth to her baby in her hometown of Fukuoka. When the time comes, she will take maternity leave, and will return to work after childbirth.

Congratulations to the happy couple!

Source & Image: Sanspo