Economy & Trade April 24, 2026 348 stories in this edition

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

SCMP Asia / Asia / 1m ago / Zoey Zhang
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 to traditional danc...

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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 Japa...

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