Grandmother Starts Dating Granddaughter’s Classmate… With A 60-Year Age Gap

Love truly knows no boundaries — and this Japanese couple is proving it in the most unexpected way. Recently, the story of 23-year-old university student Kofu and 83-year-old Aiko captured massive attention online. Despite their 60-year age gap, the two have been dating for five months, and yes — they’re absolutely smitten.

Born in 1942 in Osaka, Aiko has lived a full life. She’s been married twice, has a son, a daughter, and five grandchildren, and even owns a large botanical garden after working as a horticulturist. Despite being in her 80s, Aiko is youthful, elegant, and keeps active with daily exercise.

Kofu, meanwhile, is a soon-to-be graduate currently interning in creative fields like advertising design and environmental planning. Bright, cheerful, and charming, he openly admits his “type” has always been older women.

So how did they meet? Fate stepped in when Kofu, who happened to be classmates with Aiko’s granddaughter, visited her home with friends. That’s when he fell in love at first sight. Though both hesitated to confess because of the massive age difference, repeated visits brought them closer.

The breakthrough moment came on a Disneyland trip organized by Aiko’s granddaughter. When she dropped out last-minute, Kofu and Aiko ended up spending the day alone together. Between the laughter, rides, and a breathtaking sunset at Cinderella’s Castle, Kofu finally confessed his feelings. Aiko, touched by his sincerity, agreed to give love another chance.

The couple began dating secretly, but to their surprise, their families supported them when the truth came out. Now, they’ve been happily dating for five months and even live together — with their anniversary falling on Valentine’s Day.

According to reports, Aiko still cooks daily, while Kofu handles small gestures of care, like preparing her toothpaste at night. He says seeing her face every morning makes him happy, while she adores his youthful energy and appetite.

Reactions online have ranged from shock to disbelief, with some netizens joking that they still can’t wrap their heads around the pairing. But many also agree — while it’s definitely not your typical love story, the two look genuinely happy. And in the end, that’s all that matters.