Meet Japan's Senior Cheer Dancing Squad

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9 May 2021 18:55 WIB

Fumie Takino, 89, founder of a senior cheer squad called Japan Pom Pom, and other members pose for commemorative photos before filming a dance routine for an online performance in Tokyo, Japan, April 12, 2021. Pompoms rustle and silver shoes flash as "Japan Pom Pom" practices, moving to a lively cheer dance beat. With members ages 60 to 89, they're no ordinary squad. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

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Fumie Takino, 89, the founder of a senior cheer squad called Japan Pom Pom, checks her makeup before filming a dance routine for an online performance in Tokyo, Japan, April 12, 2021. At a recent weekly practice, resumed after a year off, mask-wearing members checked temperatures before stretching, then moved into their dance routines - socially distanced, of course. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

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Fumie Takino, 89, the founder of a senior cheer squad called Japan Pom Pom, prepares to film a dance routine for an online performance in Tokyo, Japan, April 12, 2021. Originally started with five people 26 years ago after Takino saw an overseas senior cheer squad in the news, the group now has 17 active members. Members, all older than 55, must pass auditions. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

8 Mei 2021 00:00 WIB

Fumie Takino, 89, founder of a senior cheer squad called Japan Pom Pom, and other Japan Pom Pom members, perform a dance routine while filming an online performance in Tokyo, Japan, April 12, 2021. Though most wore sweatpants and t-shirts with a glittery "Japan Pom Pom", for performances they don sequined, mini-skirted cheer costumes. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

8 Mei 2021 00:00 WIB

Members of a senior cheer squad called Japan Pom Pom pose for commemorative photos before filming a dance routine for an online performance in Tokyo, Japan, April 12, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

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Fumie Takino, 89, founder of a senior cheer squad called Japan Pom Pom, talks to a member during a break from filming a dance routine for an online performance in Tokyo, Japan, April 12, 2021. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

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