Yuko Nakazawa to marry

Yuko Nakazawa to marry

6 Dec – It has recently been confirmed that the founding leader of the Japanese idol group Morning Musume, Yuko Nakazawa, will be getting married next spring, according to the Jpop Asia website.

Nakazawa and her soon to be husband, the head of department of an IT company, began their relationship back in August, and have just recently decided to get married.

According to her representative, the pair will be moving to the husband's hometown of Fukuoka once they get married, Nakazawa will continue to work in the entertainment business from there.

Nakazawa was often mocked by her junior members regarding her age and single status during the time she was a Morning Musume member. Bearing the nickname of Misoji, or "Three Decades Old" for too long, the 38-year-old will finally be tying the knot.