My Japanese aunt turned 100 years old this year, and for as long as I can remember, she’s always been a graceful and elegant ...

The head of the Unification Church's Japan branch vowed to fight a court order revoking its legal protections, following a ...

Japan's Osaka High Court ruled Tuesday that the country's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, following similar rulings in the high courts of Sapparo, Tokyo, Fukuoka and Nagoya.

Japanese actress and former porn star Sola Aoi announced her marriage to Japanese artiste DJ Non on New Year's Day two years ago. But the couple did not have a proper wedding then and even after ...

Japanese folklore, for example ... Some decide to give black cats to couples as a wedding present. Across cultures, cats are also seen as symbols of power and mystery. Some believe that cats ...

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“Prayer moves mountains,” she declared outside the hospital, where Francis has been since February 14 and is being treated for pneumonia. “It helps everyone, and we must have great faith.

Jewelry: Wear only a wedding ring and a simple pearl necklace. Pearls symbolize tears and mourning in Japanese culture. Avoid any other jewelry, especially gold or flashy pieces. Handbags and ...

A wedding loan is an unsecured personal loan, which means it requires no collateral—something of value like a savings account that the lender can repossess if repayment terms are not met.