Last week I talked with a teacher who is getting married soon. It reminded me that Japanese weddings are different from western weddings in one specific way.
American style ceremonies are very popular here. Unlike in American weddings, it isn't traditional for guests to bring a gift. No, here guests are charged to go to the wedding, usually around $300. Around half of that price is returned to them in the form of a gift from the bride and groom.
I think it is an interesting custom. It pays for the wedding, and provides money for the new couple, and--hopefully-- the guests feel appreciated. It also cuts down on people who barely know you trying to shoehorn themselves in on the guest list.
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