While the Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing for their next big game, a sweet love story between Japanese star Yoshinobu Yamamoto and model and actress Niki Niwa has caught the attention of fans.
Recently, Niki Niwa shared on Instagram a photo taken at Hong Kong Disneyland, with the caption: “Taking time for myself before returning to new challenges.” Although not directly mentioning Yamamoto, many people believe that this is her way of sending a loving message to her boyfriend who is playing away from home. Notably, the time Niki posted the photo coincided with the Dodgers’ schedule, making fans even more certain about the relationship between the two.
Previously, in November 2024, the couple was caught shopping together in Beverly Hills, California. The video recorded by TikTok users showed the two being intimate, further confirming the rumors of their relationship. Niki Niwa, born in 1996 in Kobe, Japan, is famous for her role as a model and actress in TV shows such as “Terrace House: Aloha State” and “Peanut Butter Sandwich”.
Although neither Yamamoto nor Niwa has confirmed their relationship, their actions and shares on social media have made fans curious and excited. In particular, in Niwa’s recent photo, she wore a necklace with a “Y” shaped pendant, which is said to stand for Yoshinobu’s name, further raising suspicions about their relationship.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, 27, joined the Los Angeles Dodgers at the end of 2023 with a record contract worth $325 million. In the 2025 season, he showed impressive performance with a winning percentage of 19-10, an ERA of 2.66 and 306 hits against opponents. Recently, he was also honored as the National League’s “September Pitcher of the Month”.
Despite the tight schedule and high pressure of competition, sweet moments from his lover like Niki Niwa are definitely a great source of encouragement for Yamamoto. Fans hope that the couple will soon make their relationship public and continue to receive enthusiastic support from the community.
With delicate and romantic gestures, the relationship between Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Niki Niwa not only enriches his personal life but also makes fans love and admire him more.
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