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Poké-pop the question with this beautiful handcrafted case from Japan’s Pokémon wedding jeweler.
Perfectly recreated bride’s dress, Moogle desserts, and wedding Chocobo are all part of the package.
There’s a method to their madness, though, with different themes for different rooms, and one anime-safe space remaining.
What makes for a good couple? Our Japanese-language writer muses on her own marriage to a French husband and its notable quirks.
Our reporter’s bachelor days come to a close as he picks a meaningful day to tie the knot.
Newlyweds skip standard Japanese wedding protocol and do what they really want to do: raise Nintendo sword high to declare their love for one another.
Graduating from Japan’s biggest idol group means liberation from its no-romance clause, and this former member has now found the love of her life.
Organizers hint that the beloved anime/video game franchise’s mascot himself might make an appearance on your special day.
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