Japanese actor Mizuki Maehara (前原瑞樹), 33, announced on July 19 that he has gotten married, sharing the news with fans in a post on his Instagram account.
According to the announcement, Maehara’s new spouse is someone he had “been in a relationship with for some time.” The actor did not disclose his partner’s identity, occupation, or any further details about the marriage, and it remains unclear whether the couple plan to hold a public wedding ceremony.
Who is Mizuki Maehara?
Mizuki Maehara is a Japanese actor recognized for his recurring appearances in NHK’s asadora (morning drama) series. Asadora is a long-running programming block of 15-minute episodes broadcast six days a week on NHK, and the slot has historically served as a launching pad for many of Japan’s best-known actors.
Maehara is currently appearing in the 2026 NHK taiga drama Toyotomi Kyodai! (豊臣兄弟！). Taiga dramas are NHK’s annual year-long historical drama series, which dramatize the lives of major figures from Japanese history and are considered some of the network’s most prestigious productions. In Toyotomi Kyodai!, Maehara plays the role of Jinsuke.
Through his work in both the asadora and taiga drama slots, Maehara has become a familiar face to NHK’s daily viewership in recent years. As of this report, no further details about his marriage, including the identity of his spouse, have been made public.
