Japanese say ‘I do not’ with divorce ceremonies
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TOKYO — The smartly-dressed Japanese husband and wife stand side-by-side, surrounded by close friends, in front of a clergyman-like figure. He asks them to smash their wedding rings with a hammer.
Hiroki Terai is a self-styled “divorce planner” who conducts solemn ceremonies during which he invites couples to show their disaffection for one another before they — in most cases — walk away smiling.
“I don’t think the concept of divorce is a negative thing,” said Terai. “Instead of spending a lifetime bickering, it is much better to wrap up the relationship and restart separately.”.... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20110707com6.html
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