[All] [2026] Ai Tominaga gives birth to her second child | Who is her partner, Kazunori Yamamoto?
Ai Tominaga has given birth to her second child with actor Kazunori Yamamoto. This article summarizes the current status of the 43-year-old top model, who is giving birth for the first time in about 20 years, as well as a profile of Kazunori Yamamoto.
[2026] Ai Tominaga gives birth to her second child | Who is her partner, Kazunori Yamamoto?
table of contents
- Regarding Ai Tominaga's second child's birth
- Profile of the other party, actor Kazunori Yamamoto
- Main works of Kazutaka Yamamoto
- About Ai Tominaga's eldest son, Akimitsu Tominaga
- YouTube channel creation and video release
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Regarding Ai Tominaga's second child's birth
▼ Read this first to understand: A summary of Ai Tominaga's second child's birth
| item | Content |
| Date of birth announcement | May 7, 2026 |
| Ai Tominaga's age | 43 years old |
| Partner |
Actor Kazunori Yamamoto (39 years old)
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| Previous birth |
2005 (after approximately 20 years)
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| Pregnancy announcement |
December 20, 2025 (Instagram)
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Model and actress Ai Tominaga updated her Instagram on May 7, 2026, to announce the birth of her second child. The father is actor Kazunori Yamamoto.
This will be Ms. Tominaga's first childbirth in approximately 20 years, since she gave birth to her eldest son, Akihiko Tominaga, in March 2005. Although she felt anxious about having a child at an older age, she commented, "Thanks to the warm support of those around me, I was able to complete the pregnancy safely."
The announcement of her pregnancy came on December 20, 2025. At the time, Tominaga posted on Instagram, "I would like to announce that I am expecting a new life with actor Kazunori Yamamoto." She also shared her feelings, saying, "While I am feeling confused and anxious, I am facing each change head-on, and I am getting through each day with the support of my son, Akimitsu."
According to TBS NEWS DIG, Tominaga said, "I myself was constantly anxious, but..." before announcing that she had given birth safely.
2. Profile of the other party, actor Kazunori Yamamoto
Ikken Yamamoto - Basic Profile
| item | Content |
| date of birth | January 23, 1986 |
| age |
39 years old (as of 2026)
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| Birthplace | Tokyo |
| height | 180cm |
| Occupation | Actor/Screenwriter |
| Started acting career | 2018 |
| Acting debut |
The film "JOINT" (2021)
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Kazutaka Yamamoto is an actor and screenwriter from Tokyo. He was passionate about street basketball in Komazawa from his teens and is a former player in the 3x3 professional basketball league. He began his acting career in earnest in 2018, starting his film debut at the relatively late age of 35.
He is a multi-talented individual who is fluent in English and also writes screenplays. He currently lives between Tokyo and Niigata and is also involved in agriculture. In 2021, he also established the film production company "YAMAMOTO FILM Co., Ltd."
3. Major works in which Kazutaka Yamamoto has appeared
A distinctive feature of Ms. Yamamoto's work, since her debut, is that she is deeply involved not only in acting but also in scriptwriting and planning.
| Work name | year | remarks |
| The movie 'JOINT' | 2021 |
Starring role and screenwriter (debut work)
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| Korean film "The Policeman's Blood" | 2022 | Appearance |
| "OZU: The Story Depicted by Yasujiro Ozu" | 2023 |
Appearances (WOWOW)
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| The movie 'Chameleon' | 2025 |
A film directed by Brillante Mendoza from the Philippines.
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| The movie "Fire Flower" | 2025 |
Starring, planning, and writing.
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In the 2025 film "Hi no Hana," he not only plays the lead role but also participated in the planning and scriptwriting. The film is a socially conscious work inspired by the Self-Defense Forces' daily report scandal, and the story of him training as a fireworks maker in Niigata Prefecture for the role has also become a topic of discussion.
Furthermore, she has also made a name for herself internationally, appearing in films by Filipino master director Brillante Mendoza and being cast in Korean films.
4. About Ai Tominaga's eldest son, Akimitsu Tominaga
Ai Tominaga's eldest son, Akitane Tominaga, was born in 2005. His father is a Japanese pastry chef living in Paris, whom Tominaga married in 2004, but they divorced in 2009. Since then, Tominaga has raised Akitane as a single mother.
Currently, Akimitsu himself works as a model, and in the October 2022 issue of 'VOGUE JAPAN,' he appeared in the magazine alongside his mother, Ai Tominaga, which garnered much attention. His impressive physique, standing at 188 centimeters tall, is inherited from his mother, and the striking resemblance between the two has received much positive feedback.
5. Opening a YouTube channel and releasing videos.
At the same time as announcing the birth of her second child, Ai Tominaga also announced the launch of her official YouTube channel, "Ai Tominaga."
The channel's first video, titled "Ai Tominaga has started a YouTube channel. And she has given birth," is scheduled to premiere on May 8, 2026 at 8 PM.
Tominaga commented, "I want to share my true self and the values I cherish, which I haven't shown much of until now, in a way that is more true to myself," indicating her intention to share not only her public persona as a top model, but also her image as a mother.
🎥 Official YouTube channel here
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. Are Ai Tominaga and Kazutaka Yamamoto married?
A. As of May 2026, neither of them has made a formal announcement of marriage. Even in their December 2025 pregnancy announcement, they did not explicitly state whether they were in a common-law marriage or engaged, nor did they disclose the length of their relationship.
Q2. How old is Kazutaka Yamamoto, and what kind of actor is he?
A. Kazutaka Yamamoto was born on January 23, 1986, and will be 39 years old in 2026. He is from Tokyo and is 180 cm tall. He made his acting debut in 2021 with the film "JOINT," and has since been active as an actor and screenwriter in films both domestically and internationally. He also has an unusual background as a former professional basketball player.
Q3. Who is the father of Ai Tominaga's eldest son, Akihiko Tominaga?
A. Akimitsu's father is a Japanese pastry chef living in Paris, whom Ai Tominaga married in 2004. They divorced in 2009, and Tominaga has custody of Akimitsu. Akimitsu is currently working as a model.
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