On the March 30th issue of weekly magazine 'FLASH,' it was reported that actress Hagiwara Minori (24) is dating film director Uchiyama Takuya (28).

The couple was spotted grocery shopping at a supermarket in Tokyo and are reportedly living together part-time at Uchiyama's home. In an interview with ORICON NEWS, Hagiwara's agency did not deny the reports, stating, "She is in charge of her private matters. We have heard that they are close."

Hagiwara is an up-and-coming actress who starred in TV Tokyo's drama 'Ocha Nigosu.' and the movie 'Hanataba Mitai na Koi wo Shita.' As for Uchiyama, he won Kaneto Shindo Award's Silver Award for his film 'Sasaki In My Mind.' He is also known for directing King Gnu's music video for "The hole."