Deaf Couple's Unwavering Love: 30 Years of Silent Communication and Shared Meals

MatsumotoYong and Yamamoto have been married for almost 30 years. Both of them are deaf-mute and communicate with sign language. On a typical day, MatsumotoYong handles the ingredients while Yamamoto is responsible for making rice balls and adding seasoning. When MatsumotoYong injured himself, she insisted that he rest, but accidentally broke the pull tab on a can of tuna. Using her right hand, which had been hastily bandaged, MatsumotoYong deftly pried open the can with a knife. Their small kitchen is filled with various types of knives, which were leftover from MatsumotoYong's failed knife-making business.