A Japanese man married his pillow in front of 3,000 guests. He fell in love with the anime character on it. The ceremony cost $15,000 and included wedding cake. His pillow wore a wedding dress for the occasion.
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Bizarre Human BehaviorFeb 04, 2026
A man in Japan married his pillow in a legal ceremony with 3,000 guests because he fell in love with the anime character printed on it.
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