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Aiba Masaki and Wife Welcome Second Child Ahead of Arashi's Final Tour

Joy for Arashi's Aiba Masaki as He Quietly Becomes Father of Two
Aiba Masaki Celebrates Birth of Second Child While Preparing for Arashi’s Farewell Tour

Japanese entertainer and Arashi member Aiba Masaki has reportedly welcomed the birth of his second child, as confirmed by Josei Seven. This heartwarming news comes as the iconic idol group gears up for its final concert tour, scheduled for spring next year.

Aiba, 42, has long maintained a discreet private life, having tied the knot with a non-celebrity woman one year his senior in September 2021, after over a decade of courtship. In October 2022, the couple welcomed their first child, a son. Now, they are quietly celebrating the addition of a second child to their family.

Industry insiders revealed that Masaki Aiba is deeply committed to family life, often taking the initiative with household duties and cooking—a personal strength of his—to support his wife in raising their two young children. It is said that he and his spouse work hand-in-hand as equal partners in parenting, despite his demanding schedule.

Aiba Masaki Confirms Birth of Second Child with Wife Ahead of Final Concert Series
Josei Seven

Aiba Masaki is now the third member of Arashi to be a father of two, following Kazunari Ninomiya, 41, who also has two children, and Sho Sakurai, 43, who is father to one. All three are said to be finding renewed motivation and purpose in both their family lives and their return to the stage.

The news follows a surprise announcement last month, delivered via a fan club video on 6 May, in which it was confirmed that all five members of Arashi—Ninomiya, Ohno Satoshi, Aiba, Sakurai, and Matsumoto Jun—would reunite for one final tour in spring 2026. While avoiding the term “disbandment,” the group expressed their intention to reflect on their journey and offer gratitude to those who supported them through the years.

According to sources close to the group, the members have been meeting regularly—about once a month—since the announcement to carefully prepare for the tour. They are said to be dedicating themselves fully to the planning process, with a strong desire to express appreciation through performance rather than farewell.

Aiba Masaki and Wife Welcome Second Baby Before 2026 Arashi Reunion Tour
Josei Seven

For Aiba Masaki, the reunion tour is not just a professional milestone—it is a personal one. Those close to him note that he hopes to demonstrate to his children not only the glamour of the stage, but the importance of persistence and sincere effort. Inspired by his own father, who ran a restaurant for over two decades without missing a day’s work, Aiba reportedly wants to embody that same spirit of dedication for the next generation.

Rather than showing off a "cool" image for his children, Aiba is said to prioritise showing them what it means to follow through—an ethos shared by all three Arashi members who are now fathers. As one entertainment insider put it, “More than leaving a legacy of fame, they want their children to witness what it looks like to commit fully to something meaningful—right up to the very end.”

Further details about Arashi’s future plans and personal reflections from the members will be featured in the June issue of Josei Seven, which promises a deeper look into the group’s current state and the resolution that appears to be forming among them.

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