Mr Akihiko Kondo is married to Hatsune Miku, a fictional character who is a turquoise-haired, computer-synthesised pop singer. PHOTO: AKIHIKO KONDO/TWITTER

TOKYO (NYTIMES) - In almost every way, Mr Akihiko Kondo is an ordinary Japanese man. He's pleasant and easy to talk to. He has friends and a steady job and wears a suit and tie to work.