41-year-old actress Maiko Kawakami and 29-year-old actor Mizuho Takasugi are rumored to be dating. The current issue of Josei Jishin took pictures of the two that suggest a romantic relationship.

Earlier this month, both attended a New Year's party at a Korean restaurant. They had some drinks and were seen being intimately close. After the after-party, they both went back to Kawakami's apartment early in the morning.

Kawakami's management says it's a private matter and chose not to comment. Takasugi's agency denied the rumor, stating that the two are just friends.