- When was the last time you went to a wedding? Where was it? What were the names of the bride and groom? How do you know them? How did you get there?
- Did you enjoy it? Why?
- Couples in Japan often choose either a western style wedding or a Japanese style wedding. Tell us one difference between the two.
- Was the wedding you last attended a Japanese style wedding or a western style wedding? Which do you prefer? Why?
- Have you ever been a bride or a groom? If yes, how was it? Why? If no, what would your ideal wedding be like?
- Weddings are very different in different parts of the world (and even different parts of Japan). Tell us about a wedding tradition from another part of the world that you find interesting, odd, funny, or just a little bit different to how things are done in Japan.
Question 1
I have never been to another person's wedding before! I have only attended mine. I knew most people at the wedding the varing degrees.Question 2
Yes and no. It was enjoyable but stressful at the same time. I am glad my friends and family had a good time.Question 3
I think the biggest difference is the attire. Japanese weddings usually have people wearing kimono and Western wedding usually have people wearing tuxedos and dresses.Question 4
I have never attended a Japanese style wedding so it is difficult for me to give an educated opinion.Question 5
Yes, I was the groom. It was a good day but somewhat stressful.Question 6
After a quick google search I found that the weddings of Kenya’s Maasai people has a custom for the father of the bride to spit on his daughter’s head and breasts before she leaves with her new husband. It seems very strange for my cultural sensibilities, but within Maasai culture, spitting is seen as a symbol of good luck and fortune.Tough Vocabulary
| - English - | - Japanese - |
|---|---|
| varing degrees | 異なるタイプ |
| attire | 服装 |
| educated opinion | 教育的意見 |
| cultural sensibilities | 文化的感性 |