: Since her retirement, she has aimed to focus on mainstream acting, television appearances, and public speaking.
Contrary to recurring divorce rumors (often sparked by Abe’s lack of discussion about his family in interviews), multiple entertainment insiders confirm the couple remains married and lives together in a quiet residential area of Setagaya, Tokyo. Abe himself, in a rare 2023 interview with Shukan Bunshun , stated: “My family is my shelter. I keep them safe by keeping them out of the media.” celebrity wife reiko kobayakawa updated