Japan's silver-haired grannies spread cheer with dance routines 05 May 2021 Pompoms rustle and silver shoes flash as "Japan Pom Pom" practice. Pompoms rustle and silver shoes flash as "Japan Pom Pom" practice, moving to a lively cheer dance beat. With members ages 60 to 89, they're no ordinary squad.
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.
Though most wore sweatpants and t-shirts with a glittery "Japan Pom Pom", for performances they don sequined, mini-skirted cheer costumes. For one routine, Takino wears a leather biker jacket and shades; in another, all sport silver wigs.