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Traditional Japanese Wedding Ceremony
Preserved in the archive in 2002. Historical article; travel and business details may have changed.
Spring and autumn are the favourite seasons for Japanese to hold weddings. On certain days, which are considered auspicious in the Japanese almanac, there may be as many as forty couples united in matrimony at a Shinto shrine. The Shinto wedding is performed before a Shinto sanctuary. Many hotels and restaurants are equipped with a special room for wedding ceremonies. A wedding is usually attended by members of both families, close relatives and the go-betweens. A traditional Japanese bride taking part in a Shinto ceremony. A traditional Japanese bride taking part in a Shinto ceremony. Next Page Traditional Japanese wedding section has be made possible because of the kind support of Oriental Artifacts supplier of quality Japanese kimono and accessories. | | |
