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Kate Valdez experiences first Japanese festival with BF Fumiya Sankai

By Dianne Mariano
Published September 7, 2025 8:20 PM PHT

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Kate Valdez and Fumiya Sankai


Sparkle star Kate Valdez and her Japanese boyfriend Fumiya Sankai recently went on a fun trip to Japan.

Kate Valdez went on a fun-filled adventure to Japan recently with her boyfriend, Fumiya Sankai, and has been sharing their beautiful moments on social media.

As seen in her Instagram posts, Kate shared photos of her and the Japanese content creator, showing her first time attending a Japanese festival, or matsuri, in Kanagawa.

At the said event, the two wore yukatas, indulged in delicious food, and watched beautiful fireworks.

“My first Matsuri,” she wrote in her caption.

A post shared by Kate Valdez 🪬🧿 (@valdezkate_)

In a separate post, Kate and Fumiya posed for a photo at Bentenjima Beach in Hamamatsu City.

A post shared by Kate Valdez 🪬🧿 (@valdezkate_)

In August, Kate celebrated her 25th birthday in Tokyo Disneyland with Fumiya.

It was in 2024 when the couple sparked dating rumors after they spent the actress' birthday in Hong Kong Disneyland.

TAKE A LOOK AT THE KATE VALDEZ AND FUMIYA SANKAI'S SWEETEST PHOTOS IN THIS GALLERY.