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Japanese Musician Kishida Shigeru Announces Remarriage

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Shigeru Kishida, the frontman of the Japanese rock band Kurili, has announced his remarriage to Sena Yonezaki, a professional horn player.

According to reports, Kishida said that he fell for Yonezaki after hearing her perform, describing the experience as "love at first sound."

In his announcement, Kishida said, "Neither Sena nor I were getting married for the first time," confirming that this marriage is a second one for both of them.

Yonezaki, for her part, described Kishida as a man with a "manly spirit," or ็”ทๆฐ— in Japanese, and said he is someone she deeply loves.

The couple also released a photo showing them together in a bathtub, an image that quickly drew attention on social media.

Kishida is widely recognized in Japan as the vocalist and main songwriter of Kurili, a band that has built a long and successful career in the country's rock scene.

His personal announcements tend to attract significant media coverage, and this remarriage news was no exception, appearing prominently in Japanese entertainment outlets.

Reaction from fans has been largely positive, with many offering congratulations to the newly announced couple online.

Neither Kishida nor Yonezaki has released further details regarding wedding plans, timing, or how the couple first met beyond the musical connection that reportedly sparked their relationship.

As of now, both parties appear to be keeping most other aspects of their relationship private, with the focus remaining on the announcement itself rather than additional personal information.

The story has been covered by Japanese sports and entertainment news outlets, reflecting Kishida's continued public profile as a prominent figure in the country's music industry.

Vocabulary7 words

remarriage
getting married again after a previous marriage
horn
a metal musical instrument played by blowing air into it
love at first sound
falling in love immediately after hearing someone, similar to love at first sight
manly spirit
a quality of being brave, reliable, and strong-hearted
vocalist
the main singer in a band
congratulations
words of happiness said to someone with good news
profile
how well-known or visible someone is to the public

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Quiz

1. What caused Kishida to fall in love with Yonezaki, according to the announcement?
2. How did Yonezaki describe Kishida?
3. True or False: This marriage is the first marriage for both Kishida and Yonezaki.

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Discussion questions

  1. How might public announcements like this affect the privacy of celebrities?
  2. Do you think musicians' personal lives should be newsworthy? Why or why not?
  3. What role might shared professional interests, like music, play in relationships?
  4. How do cultural expressions like ็”ทๆฐ— (manly spirit) reflect values that might differ across cultures?

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