Shinto ceremony takes place at shrine with priest purification and offerings. San-san-kudo involves three cups of sake representing past, present, and future. Rokuyo calendar determines auspicious wedding dates, with Taian being most favorable
Yuinou ceremony involves parents exchanging gifts and money. Wedding dates are chosen based on lunisolar calendar. Christian weddings make up 64% of all Nippon weddings
Arranged marriages were once the norm in Japanese society. Bride wears white shiromuku kimono symbolizing purity. Groom wears black montsuki haori hakama representing strength. Ceremony takes place at Shinto shrines with priest's presence
First mentioned in Shinto manual in 1872, modernized in early 20th century. Popularized after Prince Yoshihito's 1900 wedding to Princess Kujo Sadako. Initially limited to Shinto priest families, later spread to cities. Became more democratized after 1945 state religion status loss
Traditional marriage dates back a thousand years. Number of marriages has halved since 1970. Arranged marriages (omiai) were common until 1960s. Average age of marriage is 31 for men, 29 for women
Modern Japanese weddings blend traditional elements with Western influences. Shinto-style ceremonies represent 10-20% of weddings. Sake-sharing ceremony (San San Kudo) dates back to 120 years ago. Wedding dates are considered auspicious based on Chinese rokuyo calendar