On January 6, it was reported that actor Kora Kengo (36) and actress Tahara Kanako (29) are in a romantic relationship.

According to reports, the two were originally friends but started dating a little over a year ago. They are not hiding their relationship either as they have apparently been spotted on intimate dates at restaurants. 

Agencies on both sides neither confirmed nor denied their relationship saying, "We leave private matters up to them."