Actor, 72, Reveals He Has Married His Wife Three Times

A 72-year-old Japanese actor, known for his distinguished silver hair, has opened up about his unconventional marriage history during an appearance on a television special. In Japan, such hair is often referred to as "romance gray," a term used to describe an attractive, mature appearance in older men.

According to the program, the actor married his current wife when he was 65 years old, with his wife being 18 years his junior. He disclosed that the couple had actually married each other three separate times, having apparently divorced and reunited more than once before settling into their current marriage. His wife confirmed the detail herself on the show, stating plainly, "This is the third time!"

The actor is recognised for his acclaimed performance in the NHK taiga drama "Gunshi Kanbei," a large-scale annual period drama that dramatises Japanese history and is broadcast over a full year. Beyond his on-screen acting career, he has also built a reputation as a successful voice actor, lending his voice to animated productions.

The couple's revelations came during a special program hosted by Sanma, one of Japan's most prominent comedians and television personalities, dedicated to exploring troubles and quirks within celebrity marriages. The episode featured six well-known couples, including pairs from the world of sports and other voice-acting professionals, who discussed the lesser-known sides of their relationships, from surprising confessions to lingering complaints.

Among the anecdotes shared, husbands who described having what they jokingly called "the world's best wife" reportedly drew a sympathetic reaction from Sanma, highlighting a common experience among the participants: that even seemingly perfect marriages come with private struggles rarely seen by the public. The program appears to be part of a recurring format examining the private dynamics of celebrity couples, offering audiences an unusually candid look at relationships that are typically presented in a more polished light in the media.