Yuka Itaya may host Love is Blind Japan but her love-life is clear to see Tue 8 February 2022 18:27 Shania Wilson
Mia Horton Could love be in the air? These 30 single men and women are certainly hoping that romance comes knocking on their door with the release of Love is Blind: Japan.
The new Netflix dating show is hosted by actress Yuka Itaya, but it’s clear that she doesn’t need any help in the relationship department.
We’re breaking down everything that you need to know about the host of your new favourite dating show, and exploring the love life of Yuka Itaya.
Yuka Itaya set to host Netflix dating show
If you’re a romantic at heart, you’ve probably binge-watched Too Hot to Handle, Love Island, and just about every other dating show out there.
Luckily, Cupid (in the form of Netflix) has got your back.
Love is Blind: Japan is set to drop on the streaming platform on Tuesday (February 8th), seeing 30 single men and women essentially speed-date, without seeing what the other person looks like. That’s right, it’s all about the personality.
The US version of the show initially dropped back in 2020 and, following success, a Brazilian version of the series aired back in 2021.
Actress Yuka Itaya is hosting the Japanese version of the dating show alongside comedian Takashi Fujii, and we can’t wait to see how it all plays out.
Itaya is a successful Japanese actress, appearing in projects such as Desire, Sad Vacation, and Family Fortune War. The star first launched into a world of fame and stardom back in 1999, when she was featured in the movie Avec Mon Mari.
She’s certain to bring a touch of movie-star sparkle to the show.
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Love is Blind: Japan host has already met her perfect match
Yuka Itaya will be helping singletons find their match but, luckily, she’s already found the one for her.
In fact, the actress has been married to her husband for well over a decade.
The 37 Seconds star tied the knot with wardobe stylist Hirohiko Furuta back in 2007, and the pair have two children together. Itaya and Furuta met on the set of a film while working together and, well, the rest is history!
According to Tokyo Hive, the couple welcomed their first child, a son, back in 2008, and later gave birth to another baby in 2012.
Announcing the news of their second child back in 2012, Furuta and Itaya shared: “This morning, a new member joined our family. With limitless possibilities, this young life is embraced and protected by everyone in the family and will be raised by us.”
Love is Blind: Japan is streaming on Netflix
If you want to catch Yuka, Takashi, and the single contestants, you can watch Love is Blind: Japan on Netflix now.
Confirmed by Netflix’s official series page, new episodes will become available from 12 AM PST (3 AM EST/8 AM GMT/5 PM JST) from February 8th, 15th, and 22nd.
Get ready to fall in love.
