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Who is Junichi Kawamoto's new girlfriend? A summary of the reasons for his divorce and how he met Kiho Isobe.
It was revealed in June 2026 that Junichi Kawamoto of the comedy duo Jichō Kachō is dating Kiho Isobe. This article chronologically recounts the events leading up to their current relationship, following their divorce in the spring of 2025 and the public announcement of his panic disorder and depression. It summarizes everything from the reasons for their divorce and how they met to their future activities.
Who is Junichi Kawamoto's new girlfriend? A summary of the reasons for his divorce and how he met Kiho Isobe.
table of contents
- Who is Junichi Kawamoto? — Profile of the comedy duo Jichō Kachō
- Disclosure of panic disorder and depression in 2025 and subsequent rest.
- The fact of divorce—22 years with my ex-wife, Naomi Shigemoto
- What was the reason for Junichi Kawamoto's divorce? What happened to the child custody situation?
- How I met my new girlfriend, Kiho Isobe, and the history of our relationship.
- Junichi Kawamoto's Current Activities - 2026
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q&A about Junichi Kawamoto
Q. Who is Junichi Kawamoto's new girlfriend?
A. It's talent Kiho Isobe (34). Their relationship was reported on June 24, 2026, and Isobe's agency confirmed that "the relationship is true."
Q. Why did Junichi Kawamoto get divorced?
A. While her agency acknowledged the divorce, they declined to comment on the circumstances, and the detailed reasons have not been made public. The divorce is believed to have been finalized around spring 2025.
Q. Why was Junichi Kawamoto on hiatus?
A. On February 17, 2025, she announced that she would be taking a break due to poor health, and on June 1 of the same year, she publicly revealed that she had panic disorder and depression.
1. Who is Junichi Kawamoto? — Profile of the comedy duo Jichō Kachō
Junichi Kawamoto was born on April 7, 1975, in Okayama Prefecture. In 1994, he joined NSC Osaka as a member of the 13th class and formed the comedy duo "Jichō Kachō" with Satoshi Inoue.
He is a popular comedian widely known for his signature impersonation gag, "There's no ramen for you!", and has been active mainly in variety shows in the 2000s. In recent years, in addition to his comedy duo activities, he has also been focusing on agriculture and food, such as rice farming in Okayama and Tsuyama, and producing the amazake (sweet rice drink) "Jun-Ama".
2. Disclosure of panic disorder and depression in 2025 and subsequent rest.
On February 17, 2025, she announced via her social media that she would be taking a break from the following day for the time being due to poor health. Then, on June 1 of the same year, she revealed that her illness was panic disorder and depression, and reported on her current condition, saying, "I'm not completely recovered yet, but my physical condition is gradually improving."
After obtaining permission from her doctor to recuperate in Malaysia, she announced her return to activities on June 28, 2025.
Furthermore, Ms. Kawamoto has experienced health problems in the past. In 2010 and 2015, she developed acute pancreatitis due to alcohol and stress. There were times when she lost consciousness and was in a dangerous condition requiring admission to the ICU.
| year | event |
| 2010 |
Acute pancreatitis onset and ICU admission
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| 2015 |
Recurrence of acute pancreatitis
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| February 2025 |
Announces suspension of activities due to poor health
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| June 1, 2025 |
Disclosed my panic disorder and depression.
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| June 28, 2025 |
Reporting the resumption of activities
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3. The fact of divorce—22 years with his ex-wife, Naomi Shigemoto
Kawamoto married Naomi Shigemoto, a former member of the idol group "Osaka Performance Doll," in March 2003. Their eldest son was born in 2003, and their eldest daughter was born in 2010.
Naomi Shigemoto retired from show business after getting married and has since been supporting her family. Kawamoto often shared stories about his "fearsome wife" on variety shows, and the image of them as a "happy couple" was so well established that he even published a related essay, "The United States of Demon Wives," in 2011.
On April 13, 2026, Yoshimoto Kogyo, the agency to which she belonged, confirmed the divorce to various media outlets. The divorce is said to have been finalized around the spring of 2025, marking the separation after approximately 22 years of marriage.
4. What was the reason for Junichi Kawamoto's divorce? What happened to the child custody?
Regarding the detailed reasons for the divorce, her agency explained, "It is true that they have already divorced, and Ms. Shigemoto has custody of the children. We will refrain from commenting on the circumstances that led to the divorce."
According to reports, Kawamoto was against the divorce, but Shigemoto was firm in her decision.
| item | Content |
| When divorce was finalized | Around spring 2025 (estimated) |
| Divorce announcement | April 13, 2026 |
| Child custody | Acquired by his ex-wife, Naomi Shigemoto |
| Kawamoto's residence |
I moved out of the apartment where I lived with my family and started living alone.
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The timing of the divorce's revelation coincided with a period when Kawamoto was on leave due to panic disorder and depression, suggesting that it was a time of significant physical and mental change for him.
5. How he met his new girlfriend, Kiho Isobe, and the history of their relationship.
On June 24, 2026, it was revealed that Ms. Kawamoto had a new romantic partner.
It has been revealed that Junichi Kawamoto (51), a member of the comedy duo Jichō Kachō, is dating talent Kiho Isobe (34). Isobe's agency has stated, "The relationship is true."
Kiho Isobe was born on September 28, 1991, and is a talent from Kanagawa Prefecture. She has appeared on variety shows and popular programs such as Nippon Television's "Downtown DX." Her hobby is cooking, and she holds a qualification as an athlete food master.
The timeline of how the two met is as follows:
| season | event |
| 2020 |
They met while co-starring on TV Tokyo's "Jikkuri Kiita Taro ~Star's Latest (Secret) Reports~"
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| End of 2025 |
They reunited and resumed their interactions.
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| Early 2026 |
Our relationship developed from discussing work and personal matters.
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| June 24, 2026 |
Relationship reports confirmed by agency
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According to sources, they are open about their relationship, saying things like, "They enjoy meals together with Kawamoto's comedian friends," and it has also been reported that they support each other, with Kawamoto receiving advice from Isobe on dietary matters.
6. Junichi Kawamoto's Current Status - Activities in 2026
Having returned from a hiatus, Kawamoto continues to pursue both his duo activities and solo projects. He is also continuing to produce "Junmai," a rice farming project in Okayama, and "Junkan," a sweet rice drink.
He has been confirmed to appear in the 2026 film "The Specials" (Avex Film Labels), and his regular radio show "Jichō Kachō no GO Chou GO Kiraan GO" (ShibuyaCross-FM) continues.
Having recovered from depression and panic disorder, she also shares her experiences battling these illnesses through lectures and other activities, conveying how to cope with depression in relatable terms.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What kind of person is Junichi Kawamoto's new girlfriend, Kiho Isobe?
A. Born in 1991, she is a talent from Kanagawa Prefecture. She is active in variety shows and gravure modeling, and is known as a cooking enthusiast with a qualification as an athlete food master. Her first encounter with Kawamoto was when they co-starred on "Jikkuri Kiita Taro" in 2020.
Q2. When and with whom did Junichi Kawamoto divorce?
A. It is reported that he divorced Naomi Shigemoto, a former member of the idol group "Osaka Performance Doll," around the spring of 2025. The divorce was made public on April 13, 2026, and Yoshimoto Kogyo confirmed the fact. Shigemoto has custody of their child.
Q3. Has Junichi Kawamoto recovered from his depression and panic disorder?
A. They announced their return to activity on June 28, 2025, and are currently continuing their activities in various fields, including comedy duo activities, movie appearances, and rice farming.
Q4. How did Junichi Kawamoto and Kiho Isobe meet?
A. They first met in 2020 when they co-starred on TV Tokyo's "Jikkuri Kiita Taro," which Kawamoto was the MC of. They met again at the end of 2025, and their relationship developed into dating earlier this year.
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