Japanese version HOME(English) Alphabetical order Chugen -(or Ochugen) -Midyear present Funeral Miai -(or Omiai) -Meeting for marriage Nakoudo -matchmaker Seibo -(or Oseibo) -Year-end gift Wedding Yuinou -Betrothal presents {ad-left}

Chugen or Ochugen The word "Chugen" has come from Taoism. On the lunar calender, July 15 is ceremonial day of Taoism. [more info...] Seibo or Oseibo In Japan, there is a custom of presenting the gift to the indebted person in July and December. The one of December is called Oseibo. [more info...] 　 　 Miai marriage meeting There are 2 types of meeting with a view to marriage. The one is "the one to one", and the other is "party of the group". [more info...] Nakoudo go-between The traditional flow of the ceremony of meeting with a view to marriage is as follows. [more info...] Wedding marriage There is a wedding of various types. We explains three types of wedding. [more info...] Yuinou betrothal presents The betrothal presents is a ceremony of the match of both houses where the marriage is decided. [more info...] 　 　 Funeral Most remains are cremated in Japan. "Tsuya" is the last night that the soul of the dying person spends by this world. [more info...]