How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Date in Japan
Because timing is everything. Especially here. In Japan, time has its own rhythm. It moves differently. Softly, seasonally, with quiet reverence for…
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37 Frames
37 Frames is a wedding planning, photography and film studio in Tokyo, founded by Tracey Taylor and Dee Green. The studio plans weddings and elopements across Japan and around the world. Its weddings have appeared in Vogue and The New York Times.
Nihongami and Kimono: What It Takes to Wear Japan’s Bridal Tradition
Nihongami is the traditional Japanese hairstyle a bride wears with her kimono. What it is, wig or your own hair, shiromuku or…
The Bigger the World Becomes: Lessons from Anthony Bourdain
There are quotes that stop you mid-scroll. Words that reach through the noise, tap you on the shoulder, and whisper, pay attention. For…
When Everyone Feels Valued | Lessons Weddings Teach Us About Listening
When Everyone Feels Valued There’s a quote we stumbled on recently: “When everyone feels valued and heard, we unlock broader perspectives, drive…
The Spirit of Bamboo | A Private Elopement In Japan’s Most Beautiful Bamboo Forest
There’s a sound that only bamboo makes. A soft, percussive hush … wind through green columns, knocking gently, like nature’s own applause.…
The Empty Quarter | Nikon Photo & Film Contest 2025
We didn’t enter this competition expecting anything. We’ve been on the other side of awards for years now … speaking, judging, cheering…
Tsundoku: The Beauty of Unread Stories
The Meaning Behind Tsundoku Japan has a word for everything. Even for that leaning tower of unread books on your nightstand. Tsundoku (積ん読)…
What Is Purpose in Weddings? It’s Not Just About the Timeline, It’s About What Lingers
There’s a quote we stumbled across recently that stopped us in our tracks: “Your purpose is not the thing you do. It…
The Spark of Madness We Can’t Afford to Lose
“You’re only given one little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it.” – Robin Williams We miss Robin Williams. Oh how we miss…
Wabi-Sabi Weddings | Finding Beauty in Imperfection
Wabi-Sabi: The Imperfect is Perfect Wabi-sabi (侘寂) is one of those Japanese words that doesn’t easily translate into English. It’s not just…
Making Space for the Unimaginable
“Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable.” – Mary Oliver We read that and thought… yes. That’s weddings. That’s travel. That’s…