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Wedding history

At first glance, the wedding gowns appeared simple. But closer inspection reveals intricate beading and hand-woven silk. It would seem fitting that months and hours went into planning a historical production to showcase them: “Brida [...]

Posted On : Jun, 15 2011 | Comments : 0

JAPANESE MARRIAGE - HISTORY

During the age of aristocracy, “Muko-iri” was the common marriage system in Japan. A bridegroom would nightly visit his bride at her home. Only after the birth of a child or the loss of his parents would be the bride be accepted [...]

Posted On : Aug, 01 2009 | Comments : 0

History of Geisha

Japanese Geisha have their roots in female entertainers such as the Saburuko of the 7th century. Japanese Geishas performs for the nobility and concubines to the emperor. The first walled-in pleasure quarters were built in Japan in the 16th [...]