Mother-Daughter Duo With 14-Year Age Gap Open Maid Cafe

A mother-daughter duo in Japan has gone viral after revealing they run a maid cafe together…and that the mother gave birth at just 14 years old!

Yuka, now 37, shared that despite her difficult teenage pregnancy, she and her 23-year-old daughter have built a bond so close it feels like they are best friends.

The pair co-own a maid-themed cafe that was created to fulfill the daughter’s dream, with videos of their story gaining over 12 million views online.

Yuka recalled hiding her pregnancy as a young teen, but with her parents’ support, she continued her education and later opened a beauty salon. After her daughter graduated, the two launched their cafe and now share not only a business but also fashion and beauty trends together.

Their story has received mixed reactions online, with many praising Yuka’s strength while others caution against romanticizing teenage motherhood.