Japanese actress Ryoko Hirosue to divorce after almost 13 years of marriage

Japanese actress Ryoko Hirosue and candle artist Jun Izutsu tied the knot in 2010. Photos: Ryoko Hirosue/Instagram, Screengrab from Abema News/YouTube

Japanese actress Ryoko Hirosue, who in June admitted to having an extramarital affair, has suddenly announced her divorce.

The 43-year-old, who was married to Japanese candle artist Candle June, 49, made the announcement via the official website of her agency, Flamme, on Sunday (July 23).