In a surprising turn of events, beloved Japanese actress Ayumu Ito has announced her marriage to Sou-suke Hosoya, who is 14 years her junior. The news took many fans by surprise, yet the couple has expressed their heartfelt joy and determination to support each other. The couple has yet to disclose when and where the wedding ceremony will take place.

This news is significant as it defies traditional norms regarding age gaps in Japanese marriages. The prevalent concept that men should be older than their female partners is gradually being challenged by high-profile relationships like Ito and Hosoya. Such relationships encourage more open conversations in Japan about non-traditional relationships.

In contrast, large age-gap relationships in Western societies like the US and EU are more common and less stigmatized, particularly in the entertainment industry. Celebrities with significant age differences have been open about their relationships for years. Therefore, the acceptance towards age-gap marriages is comparatively greater.