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AI romance blooms as Japan woman weds virtual partner of her dreams 

WORLD
17-12-2025 12:36 HKT
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Yurina Noguchi, 32, touches a wedding ring for Klaus, her AI partner, during a photo session following their ceremonial wedding at the Magritte wedding venue in Okayama, Japan, October 27, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
Yurina Noguchi, 32, touches a wedding ring for Klaus, her AI partner, during a photo session following their ceremonial wedding at the Magritte wedding venue in Okayama, Japan, October 27, 2025. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
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