Former J-pop star Tenka Hashimoto shocked the public with the news of her marriage, marking a dramatic new chapter after years of controversy and financial struggles.
According to China Times, the actress-turned-influencer recently announced that she got married to businessman and content creator Yuta Misaki. The couple reportedly registered their marriage on January 30, 2026, after getting engaged earlier in the year.
The syndicate quickly gained attention online, with many netizens dubbing it ” “the most powerful influencer couple” in modern Japan, given their combined presence in the digital space.
Yuta Misaki, who is four years older than his wife, is known as the founder of a juice company that generates about 13.1 billion yen a year (about $88 million). However, his career was not without controversy. In 2019, he was arrested for tax evasion and later sentenced to two years in prison with four years of supervised release. After serving his sentence, he returned to work and now serves as CEO of a real estate company.
Meanwhile, Tenka Hashimoto was once one of the most beloved child stars in Japan. Of mixed Chinese and Japanese heritage, she rose to fame at just 8 years old thanks to her brilliant images and natural talent, appearing in dramas, commercials and theater productions. During the 2000s, she was widely praised as one of the the most attractive young stars in the industry and later attracted attention for her successful transition to adulthood.
However, his career took a devastating turn in 2020 due to a fake advertising scandal. She promoted a breast enhancement product by claiming that it could significantly increase the size from A cup to F cup. The claims were later revealed to be misleading, especially after it was revealed that she herself had undergone cosmetic surgery.
The reaction was severe. In just two months, it reportedly faced over 40,000 consumer complaints, with customers demanding refunds and compensation. Although he held a public press conference to apologize, the damage to his reputation was irreversible.
The scandal left her with debts totaling 400 million yen (about $3.1 million), eventually forcing her to declare bankruptcy. Struggling financially, she took on various jobs, including performing in bars, and later became involved in gambling, further fueling her negative image in the media.
Now, years after hitting rock bottom, her sudden marriage to a wealthy entrepreneur has reignited public interest. While some see it as a new beginning, others remain divided due to both past controversies and her husband’s legal history.
Despite mixed reactions, the announcement marks a turning point in Tenka Hashimoto’s life, a turning point that many are watching closely as she attempts to rebuild her personal and public image.
