Japanese Bride and Groom Figures

Japanese Bride and Groom Figures

March 9th, 2008 @ 1:41 pm by Mrs. Ant

During our honeymoon in Japan last Spring, I spotted these adorable wooden figures of a bride and groom.

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I wish I could tell you more about them, but I must apologize for my ignorance. My best guess is that they could function as both cake-toppers and later as home decor. Do any readers know the history or cultural significance of these wooden figures?

Also, I blogged about our minimoon in St. Lucia, but never blogged about our honeymoon in Japan because it seemed like an unusual destination. Would anyone be interested in learning more about our trip to Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, and Hakone last April?

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24 Responses to “Japanese Bride and Groom Figures”

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Daria

Absolutely!! I’m actually planning a trip to Japan now and would love to hear about your experiences!!

3/9/08 @ 1:57 pm (reply)

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ninanina (message) 86 posts, Worker bee

Definitely! I love hearing people’s honeymoons, especially as we’re trying to decider where we should go.

3/9/08 @ 2:23 pm (reply)

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shellypants

Yes, please!! We are going to Japan for our honeymoon in April (to Tokyo), and any insight would be wonderful!

3/9/08 @ 3:00 pm (reply)

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Miss Dahlia (message) 412 posts, Helper bee

I’d love to hear about it

3/9/08 @ 3:22 pm (reply)

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mrspeterson

Yes!!! I would!!! My husband is Japanese and I can’t wait till we take a trip there next year!!

3/9/08 @ 3:26 pm (reply)

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Ali

Yes please! We are debating between Japan and Switzerland for our honeymoon. I’d love to hear all about your trip. (Odd combo of choices, I know!)

3/9/08 @ 3:28 pm (reply)

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violarulz (message) 27 posts, Newbee

ooooh, I’ve always wanted to go to Japan and I think I might get to go some time next summer

3/9/08 @ 3:36 pm (reply)

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Angela

I would be very happy to hear about your trip. It’s a goal of Kevin and mine to go there and spend alot of time in Japan!!

3/9/08 @ 3:43 pm (reply)

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navybride (message) 46 posts, Newbee

Yes-my FI is stationed out there and I’m hoping to as well when we’re married-we’ve done weekends at the Park Hyatt Tokyo and we also spent a weekend in Hakone-I always like learning more about it!

3/9/08 @ 3:44 pm (reply)

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natsumi

these are called “kokeshi” dolls. they’re traditional dolls made in northern japan and are known for their simplicity.

3/9/08 @ 3:47 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Radish (message) 388 posts, Helper bee

Yes, please do! I would love to hear about it.

3/9/08 @ 4:07 pm (reply)

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M&M

i would love to here about it as well! i don’t think japan is unusual at all! for my honeymoon, i would love to go to hong kong, japan, and then thailand!

3/9/08 @ 4:13 pm (reply)

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BeccaLush

Yes! Japan is my dream destination for my wedding and if not my wedding, then my honeymoon and I think it is uber romantic (can you say hello cherry blossoms and relaxing hot springs ? Not to mention all of the sexy food- the presentation makes everything so enticing. Long story short, I went there 5 years ago and have been counting down the days until I can go back, so do tell!

3/9/08 @ 4:41 pm (reply)

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sea_tee

i don’t think japan is an unusual honeymoon destination at all! actually two of my friends went there for their honeymoon too. i would love to hear your experience there!

3/9/08 @ 4:58 pm (reply)

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brandy

I want to hear all about Japan!!! It’s on my top 5 list of places I HAVE to!! Any place that has cucumber flavored Pepsi is alright with me!!

3/9/08 @ 5:16 pm (reply)

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kangaroo

Please tell us more! We’re going to Japan and India for our honeymoon so I’d love more information!!

3/9/08 @ 5:19 pm (reply)

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Christina

Yes tell us more!

3/9/08 @ 6:37 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Ant (message) 113 posts, Blushing bee

Wow, I’m surprised there’s so much interest! Maybe I should have known better, since Japan is such an extraordinary destination. I’ll be working on the posts soon.

3/9/08 @ 6:44 pm (reply)

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tea (message) 2,616 posts, Sugar bee

yes please mrs ant! my bf has always wanted to go so i would love to know all about your trip!

3/9/08 @ 9:44 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Snow Pea (message) 473 posts, Helper bee

moi aussi

3/9/08 @ 10:52 pm (reply)

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Flora

Oh! We ordered similar dolls for our cake topper! They’re called kokeshi dolls, and a vendor on etsy will customize them for you. We’re going to Japan for our honeymoon in 3 weeks, so I would love to hear your two cents as well!

3/9/08 @ 11:08 pm (reply)

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Kimberly B.

Yes………..please tell us about your honeymoon in Japan! Your posts are always so interesting and full of life, you probably have some awesome stories and moments to share.

3/9/08 @ 11:40 pm (reply)

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Jessica

Of course! I went to Japan for two weeks last year - it was a great trip.

3/10/08 @ 1:53 am (reply)

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Lunestis (message) 2 posts, Wannabee

I went to Japan for two weeks in July last year aswell, actually, I got proposed to there! In the middle of Asakusa near sensouji ! I miss it! My fiance and I have such a extreme love for Japanese culture to begin with, it only seems like the most logical choice to go there for our honeymoon! When we came back from our trip, we felt like it was home and we were reminiscing and longing for it left and right! My mom thinks it’s weird but she does not understand how much of an impact that country made to us! When I tell her we are going there for our honeymoon, she’s like, ” why there again!” you should go to Hawaii or some other place….” Did you know it costs almost the same to go to Hawaii ? I rather go to Japan, if we could live there we would! ^.^ Everyone is so nice and welcoming and it just feels like home. I can’t wait to go back! this time we are going to go to Kyoto as well as Tokyo!