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Unexpected love: Japan traditional dancer finds love at 60 with 26-year-old devoted protege

South China Morning Post 24 April 2026 1h ago
Unexpected love: Japan traditional dancer finds love at 60 with 26-year-old devoted protege
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After two decades of a loveless personal life, a 60-year-old traditional dancer in Japan discovered unexpected late-life love with a protege who is 34 years her junior. In April, the couple made an appearance on the Japanese television show Welcome, Newlyweds!, but they chose to keep their true identities private. The wife, a seasoned performer from Ibaraki in eastern Japan, has dedicated her life
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