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Inspired by Olympics debut, Japan's seniors blaze breakdancing trail
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Not wanting to be the only adult in a sea of schoolchildren, Maruyama enticed Saruwaka to join, betting on her penchant to take on new challenges.
"I want to spread breaking among seniors in Edogawa ward, and from Edogawa to the rest of Japan and maybe even the world," the councilwoman said. Japan is the most rapidly aging advanced society, with about 30 percent of its population 65 or older.