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Puffy AmiYumi: Yumi (left) and Ami (right)

Yumi started the new year with a new husband. She apparently broke up with her long term boyfriend Nao Omori in August and has been dating what is being described as a “29 year-old businessman” since September (Yumi will be 35 on January 30 — you go girl!). The two have been friends for 7 years. They registered their marriage on December 31st but so far no news about a wedding ceremony.

Here is Yumi’s official announcement from their website:

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“**** Message from Yumi:

“I have a personal announcement to make.
I, Yumi Yoshimura, has gotten married on December 31.
I’ve been able to catch this great happiness but I still plan to take charge as always
so please continue to send us your support.
I will continue trying to do my best.
He is 29 years old, and we’ve been friends for 7 years.
As he doesn’t work in the same entertainment industry
it would be great if we are quietly supported.
Hope everyone has a great year!

Oh, btw, no worries cause I’m not pregnant.”

January 2, 2010
Yumi Yoshimura

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Here was Ami’s official response from her blog:

“I’m sure alot of you were surprised by Yumi-chan’s news.
There is no happier news than this for me, being her other half.
AmiYumi have gone thru so much together that
pain is split in half and happiness is doubled
so I am jumping with joy.
Of course I don’t know all the little details about the 2 but
I’ve met him.
We’ve both taken care by him when we were totally wasted.
The first time I met him was a few years ago
but it was last fall that I was properly introduced to him
as her boyfriend.
My impression of him was that he’s really clever, sweet and he’s really attentive to what’s going on around.
I feel like the “Father of the bride” when I met him,
but it was a great first impression.
I tried to find something wrong about him but couldn’t (LOL).
So, I thought if he’s the one, I’m ok with letting Yumi go.
Congrats, Yunko.
I wish you all the happiness.
You’re always welcome to come back.
…just kidding.”

So what are some of the perks of having once been Japan’s goodwill ambassadors to the US? If you’re Ami and Yumi, you get two seats to watch President Obama give a speech in Tokyo’s Suntory Hall during his first visit to the US last week.

For anyone who missed it Yumi injured herself while driving. Here is the info from Ami’s September 3rd, 2009 blog entry:

“Yumi-chan. Damaged her ribs. More than just a crack but less than a broken bone.

The reason is… While she was driving, she tried to reach for something in the backseat and hit her chest in the headrest. According to Yumi, “Ummm, I felt something was hurting but thought it was just my body going thru adolescent changes so I left it alone for a while. Then the pain didn’t disappear and I realized it wasn’t puberty (LOL) so I finally went to the hospital and I was told it’s cracked. How embarassing.”"

“If you wanna talk about embarassing, it’s the fact that she even thought the pain was puberty(LOL). But, She is totally happy like always so no need to worry. BTW, Ami is sensory sensitive.”

Here is the direct link to their MySpace blog on the subject: MySpace blog

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Dareka Ga regular version album cover

Dareka Ga bonus version album cover

Hot on the heels of their last album, Bring It, Puffy have returned with a new single on July 29 featuring the theme song to “Naruto the Movie: Shippuden Hi no Ishi wo Tsugu Mono” (by the Birthday’s Yusuke Chiba). Also included is the 80kidz Remix version of “Wedding Bell”. The regular edition’s cover art shows Yumi protecting Ami from a stream of water with an umbrella. The bonus version shows a rainbow.

Yumi was good enough to pose with the CD backstage while doing some Mc-ing for Live Factory’s gig at Zepp Tokyo.

Yume with new CD

Dareka Ga (7-29-2009)

Label/Distributor: Sony Music Entertainment

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