Japan trans woman, 64, enjoys slow-paced life with lover, 86, wears princess dresses on dates

Japan trans woman, 64, enjoys slow-paced life with lover, 86, wears princess dresses on dates

A 64-year-old trans woman in eastern Japan is embracing a quiet, slow-burn romance with a boyfriend 22 years her senior, often showing up to dates in princess dresses. Kuboyama, a retired information technology (IT) engineer from Kawasaki City who also goes by the name Catherine, was once known for her handsome looks and high-paying job before the sex reassignment surgery, TV Tokyo reported. She says she was drawn to women’s clothes and make-up from childhood and felt little interest in...

By Zoey Zhang