Japaneese proposals

[Nero Stormchester]

Hello friends,
Im looking for any traditions associated with proposals or marriage in the japaneese culture. If any of you out there can give me some informations that would be extremly apreciated. Something romatic would be preferable. Thanks in advance.

[glo]

Unless the person is actually from Japan and has lived there most of their life, I strongly suggest just proposing with something original.

Doing something traditional in Japanese culture just because she's Japanese in heritage could be extremely offensive and a big turn off. You know, the whole ignorance factor and all. Kind of like asking your UK born Mexican wife if they want Burritos as their primary dish at the reception.

[Lysah]

Unless the person is actually from Japan and has lived there most of their life, I strongly suggest just proposing with something original.

Even if this was the case, I would still want it to be original and from the person proposing - not something they read about online. But I don't know the person getting proposed to I guess.

[Nero Stormchester]

I'm not actually going to propose as per tradition, im just looking for ideas, and I think she would apreciate if the proposal was [I]based[I] on a japaneese idea.

[glo]

I'm not actually going to propose as per tradition, im just looking for ideas, and I think she would apreciate if the proposal was [I]based[I] on a japaneese idea.

If you want to give a nod to Japanese traditions and keep it original at the same time, you could ask her father for permission beforehand. It's almost an unwritten law in Japan that you have to get the father's permission before proposal. Not to mention it's classy, and it will get you major cookie points with the parents regardless.

As for the actual proposal, just do something all on your own. You'll be happy 10 years down the line looking back that you did something of your own and not something that everyone else has done.

[Deleted]

If she's from Japan, and you are a non-asian gentleman; a big shiny bling bling ring.
That's how to win the hearts of many Chinese and Japanese women.

Introducing and asking the approval of parents doesn't happen until you proposed to the lady in question. This is often accommodated with a gift.


I am not familiar with any other customs I'm afraid. But I must emphasize the big ring!

[StayTuned]

If you want to give a nod to Japanese traditions and keep it original at the same time, you could ask her father for permission beforehand. It's almost an unwritten law in Japan that you have to get the father's permission before proposal. Not to mention it's classy, and it will get you major cookie points with the parents regardless.

As for the actual proposal, just do something all on your own. You'll be happy 10 years down the line looking back that you did something of your own and not something that everyone else has done.

What if her father does not like him?