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Sep 05 2012 6 Comments

A traditional Japanese wedding, in equally traditional Kamakura

The baby, of course, is something of a break from custom. A modern take, on a not so modern marriage ceremony. But the rest of it: The shrine. The clothes. The cultured setting of Kamakura, Japan’s ancient capital. All combine to make it a wonderfully traditional, and fabulously photogenic, wedding.

traditional Japanese wedding in Kamakura

Categorized: Culture, Photography, Religion

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  1. Willy says

    9/5/2012 at 6:31 pm

    Times a movin’ on in that particular realm of culture.. good to see.. lovely pic. actually bubba makes it really special.

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    • Lee says

      9/5/2012 at 8:27 pm

      Cheers! Yeah, having seen lots of similar weddings, the presence of the little fella did make it that little bit more special.

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  2. Hans ter Horst says

    9/5/2012 at 8:56 pm

    Even though I do like the white wedding kimono best (and I don’t think a White Wedding has the same meaning in Japan, with the baby and all), I have to say that the colourful kimono does have its charms 🙂

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    • Lee says

      9/5/2012 at 10:48 pm

      Yes, it certainly does!

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  3. A Former Expat says

    9/7/2012 at 10:26 pm

    The bridge in the background is I know, mostly ceremonial, but I’ve always wondered if someone, clad in traditional footwear would even be able to negotiate crossing it.

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    • Lee says

      9/8/2012 at 4:18 pm

      That’s a very good point. They probably would be able to cross it, but I doubt it’d be the most graceful of scenes!

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