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SATURDAY, JAN 25, 2003

'Christian' weddings all the rage in Japan

Though Christians account for less than 1 percent of Japan's population, a Christian-style wedding is the ceremony of choice for a majority of Japanese couples.

"It is of course not a religious experience that people seek in a Christian-style wedding, but to make a fashion statement," said a spokeswoman for a Tokyo-based wedding service company, the Japan Times reported.

Though Japanese pastors are available, the trend has created a high demand for Caucasian males â€“ Christian or not â€“ who are willing to perform the services, the national paper said.

"Many young couples think a foreigner performing the rites can add a more sophisticated or even solemn atmosphere to their weddings," said the wedding company spokeswoman. ...

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