Japanese couples are timid about getting married and most prefer to remain single, so some Shinto shrines put on a demonstration of a traditional wedding ceremony to entice prospective brides and grooms to tie the knot.

Korean marriages are a very serious business. They are incredibly expensive and often elaborate affairs. But these days tradition is sometimes shunned for the ease, convenience and pop-culture status of western ceremonies. However, even these tend to incorporate some fascinating traditional elements.