Guides

Wedding Costs in Japan: The Real Numbers

The flagship — gross cost by format, the ご祝儀 offset, and the net you actually pay.

ご祝儀 Explained for Foreigners

The gift-money system, amounts by relationship, and how foreign guests should handle it.

会費制 Party Weddings

The flat-fee alternative to ご祝儀 — how it works and when it wins.

婚姻届 for International Couples

The marriage-registration process for a foreigner marrying a Japanese national — documents, translations, and ward-office realities.

Photo Weddings (フォトウェディング)

The budget path — honest cost bands for studio and location shoots.

Bridal Fairs: What to Expect

What fairs really are, the sales dynamics, and how to use them without overcommitting.

Wedding Guest Etiquette

For the foreign family attending — ご祝儀, dress, and what to expect on the day.