[2026] Maki Nishiyama's divorce, children, and potential remarriage partner? A look into her life as a single mother.

This article provides a comprehensive summary of model Maki Nishiyama's (40) divorce, her relationship with her ex-husband Taichi Saotome, the current status of her two children, and whether or not she has remarried, based on the latest information as of 2026. It also includes her candid remarks made on NHK's "Asaichi" program.

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Maki Nishiyama (40) married actor Taichi Saotome in 2013 and divorced him in 2019. She is currently raising her two daughters, a middle school student and an elementary school student, as a single mother while working as a model and talent. As of April 2026, there has been no official announcement of her remarriage.

Who is Maki Nishiyama? Basic Profile Information
Maki Nishiyama's divorce—when and why?
The difficult and good things about divorce (in the person's own words)
Maki Nishiyama's children - their current age and lifestyle
Who is Maki Nishiyama's new husband? What is her current situation?
Online comments and reactions
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1. Who is Maki Nishiyama? Basic Profile Information

Maki Nishiyama is a Japanese model and talent born in 1985. As of 2026, she is 40 years old. With her slender figure and natural lifestyle, she has been active in fashion magazines for many years and is also known for her outdoor and health-conscious image.

item	Content
Real name	Maki Nishiyama
year of birth	1985
age	40 years old (as of 2026)
Occupation	Model/Talent
ex-husband	Taichi Saotome (Actor)
child	Two children (eldest daughter and second daughter)

Maki Nishiyama Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/maki_nishiyama /

[2026] Maki Nishiyama's divorce, children, and potential remarriage partner? A look into her life as a single mother.

2. Maki Nishiyama's divorce—when and why?

Maki Nishiyama June 2013 to actor Taichi Saotome She married him. She gave birth to her eldest daughter in October of the same year, and her second daughter in April 2016. After that, Divorced in 2019 Yes, we did. We separated after about six years of marriage.

The detailed reasons for the divorce have not been officially revealed, but Nishiyama herself said the following on the NHK program "Asaichi" broadcast on April 15, 2026:

"I didn't want to get divorced. The grass is always greener on other people's backyards, but I believe I can make my own backyard a rainbow of colors."

She frankly admitted that the divorce was not something she wanted, yet her positive attitude and determination to move forward in life are evident.

3. Difficulties and good things about getting divorced

On April 15, 2026, Nishiyama appeared as a guest on NHK's "Asaichi" new series "Living My Own Life" (first episode theme: "Life After Divorce"), alongside author Hitomi Kanehara and essayist Akiko Murasaki, and spoke frankly about her true feelings after divorce.

NHK's "Asaichi" new series "Living My Life" broadcast information (broadcast on April 15, 2026)

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The hardest thing: taking on all the childcare responsibilities by myself.

"When there was only one adult under the roof, my children were still small at the time, aged 5 and 3, so even simple actions like just going out for a bit or wanting to go shopping became difficult. I had to move them both at once, or put them both on my bicycle, and I realized how grateful I was to have someone reliable, even just one other person around."

At the time, she was a single mother with young children, her eldest daughter being 5 years old and her youngest daughter 3 years old. She says that even something as simple as shopping meant having to take both children on a bicycle.

Good thing: The burden of housework has decreased.

"Simply because the number of people decreased, the amount of adult clothing, the timing of meals, and the types of food we ate were all different, so I used to cook five or six times a day at home. I also wanted to cook, and that has decreased. The same goes for washing dishes. (With less housework) I've definitely gained more free time."

She says that the change in her family structure has reduced the amount of housework she has to do, such as cooking and washing dishes, and has given her more free time.

4. Maki Nishiyama's children—their current age and lifestyle

Nishiyama Maki Two daughters There are some.

	Year of birth	Current school age in 2026
Eldest daughter	October 2013	Junior high school student (approximately 12 years old)
second daughter	April 2016	Elementary school students (approximately 9-10 years old)

As of 2026, Nishiyama is raising these two daughters as a single mother. She was also introduced on the TV program "Asaichi" as "currently struggling to raise a middle school student and an elementary school student."

5. Who is Maki Nishiyama's new husband? Current situation

As of April 2026, Maki Nishiyama There have been no official announcements or reports indicating a remarriage.

She continues her career as a model and talent while raising her two daughters as a single mother. She did not mention remarriage during her appearance on "Asaichi," so it is reasonable to assume that she does not currently have a partner for remarriage.

6. Summary

item	Content
year of divorce	2019
ex-husband	Taichi Saotome (Actor)
child	I have two daughters: my eldest (middle school student) and my youngest (elementary school student).
remarriage	No reports as of April 2026.
Current activities	She is currently active as a model and talent while being a single mother.