Western Influence Has Japan Impact
Tokyo analysis notes declining practice of concubines and mistresses in postwar Japan as Western lifestyles spread. It highlights the shift from traditional concubines to wife-centered families, rising westernized dating in cabarets and bars, and geisha roles evolving amid democratization and economic change. Prominent figures cited include Yoshida and Konoye, with geisha author Miss Kikuya offering perspective.
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Tokyo
Japan
Shigeru Yoshida
Yoshida
Korin
Shimbashi Geisha
Yukie
Kiyo Sakaoto
Kikuya
1 Stop Spot In Vegas For Nuptials
Las Vegas hosts a booming wedding chapel industry with 34 venues near casino hotels offering candlelit ceremonies from 25 dollars plus extras. Couples seek a churchlike feel, fast service, and added perks like bands and videotaping, while local justice courts offer simpler, cheaper alternatives.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Canny Chapel
Justice of the Peace Chambers
Danish Couples Move to Church Weddings in Modern Liberal Era
In Denmark, marriage trends show rising church weddings among the young despite low overall church attendance. National data indicate 74 percent of 1950s weddings occurred in churches, with registrar ceremonies at 26 percent, while first marriages in the last five years average 82 percent church weddings. More couples cohabit without formal religious or civil blessing.
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Denmark
Advice for Wedding Photography Traditions
Wedding days blend tradition and modern desires for both formal portraits and candid shots. From pre ceremony preparations to the reception and cake cutting, use a mix of professional and amateur photography to capture key moments, including the bride's arrival and guests in the receiving line, with a focus on natural, memorable expressions.
Wedding Photo Moments Capture Best Man Toasts and Dancing
Pictures show the best man toasting the couple and the bride and groom dancing with close friends. The bouquet and garter toss provide another playful moment for amateur photographers, while some bright photos highlight guests who missed the prizes.
Tears of Pearl and the Pearl Wedding Superstition
The piece recalls a superstition that brides shed a tear for each pearl worn on wedding day. Citing Empress Josephine as the example, it links sorrow and pearls to Napoleon era nuptials.
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Empress Josephine
Napoleon
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Wanda
Ernest
Kitchen Mart
Bath Design Service
Massachusetts
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Kansas
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Topeka
Raulin Formation
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