JAPANESE MARRIAGE AND WEDDING TRADITIONS The Far East has always held an allure for most people, as a result of its mystery and intrigue. Japanese weddings are very beautiful and spiritual occasions which encompass aspects of the Far East that appeal to Westerners.2 Even though old traditions are preserved in Japan to a much larger extent than in many Western countries, Japanese are very fascinated and influenced by Western style. Nowadays, many wedding ceremonies are carried out only partially in the traditional way. The traditional part of a wedding is celebrated in Shinto-style while other parts could contain Christian elements, even if the couple is not Christian.1 A HISTORY OF JAPANESE MARRIAGE: In the long history of Japan, the marriage system must have gone through various changes in the social system and conditions. Such changes are now difficult to trac....

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