You've heard the term "June Bride" perhaps not only in Japan. But why is it so prevalent here? From ancient beliefs to practical matters, here are several theories hinting at the answer. There are ...

Japan doesn’t have wedding gift registries. That’s because the expectation is that when guests come to celebrate the newlywed couple, they’ll give cash instead of, say, a toaster or coffeemaker. On ...

KAZUNO, Akita -- A wedding ceremony was recently held for the first time at a venue where visitors can observe the gorgeously decorated floats of Hanawa Bayashi, a folkloric performing art showcased ...