India, Sept. 26 -- A 33-year-old Japanese man made headlines for his romantic and bold gestures of love towards his 54-year-old partner. When questioned about his 21-year gap with his now-wife, he reportedly purchased a house worth 40 million yen (US$272,000) to show his commitment.

Isamu Tomioka first saw his classmate's mom, Midori, during junior school when she was attending a parent-teacher meeting, reported South China Morning Post (SCMP). However, his feelings for Midori developed when he met her again years later at his friend's saloon.

"I instantly fell in love with Midori," he said, adding: "She is elegant, gentle and full of feminine charm." He then learned that Midori had recently gone through a divorce and asked for her cont...