Cherishing Japanese Traditional Culture: A Complete Guide to the Beautiful Meaning and Practice of "Kagami Biraki"♡

I Want to Do Japan's Traditional Culture: 【Kagami Biraki】!

"Kagami Biraki" is a Japanese traditional culture where the lid of a sake barrel is broken to serve sake＊The "mirror" in Kagami Biraki refers to the lid of the sake barrel and symbolizes "harmony"◎

The "biraki" in Kagami Biraki means "to open" in the sense of "opening up the future," which signifies the couple carving out their future together＊

It is said that rice is inhabited by deities, and sake made from rice is regarded as very sacred. By performing Kagami Biraki with the sacred sake, the couple serves it to their guests, ensuring that "marital harmony is promised," it is said＊

There are various wonderful ways to perform Kagami Biraki＊ I summarize some unique methods from wonderful senior brides◎

How to Do 【Kagami Biraki】① In Traditional Dress & Garden

Performing Kagami Biraki in a shrine or hotel garden creates an atmosphere of authenticity◎ The location is also very lovely and photogenic＊ It is recommended to do the Kagami Biraki and then toast in the garden before moving to the reception venue♡

Doing it in front of a building is also really nice♡ Under the blue sky, the guests' shout of "Yoi Sho, Yoi Sho, Yoi Sho!" echoes loudly◎

How to Do 【Kagami Biraki】② With Family

A large sake barrel is opened by the parents of both families along with six people＊ This ceremony celebrating the birth of a new couple and the connection between the two families is sure to be lively◎

Preparing several small barrels for the child guests to come forward is also a wonderful idea＊ It should be a great experience for the kids as well...♡

Wearing hapi coats while performing Kagami Biraki with parents is also a great idea◎ You may want to do Kagami Biraki even if you are wearing a dress and tuxedo! This idea could express a festive atmosphere like a festival＊

How to Do 【Kagami Biraki】③ Grand Crackers!

There are types of Kagami Biraki where opening it reveals crackers! It's filled with lots of golden ribbons, perfect for a celebratory occasion♡

It's already glamorous just with Kagami Biraki, and the fact that it produces crackers is truly surprising! It is also recommended as an entertainment piece rather than just for toasting◎

How to Do 【Kagami Biraki】④ After Changing Clothes in a Uchikake

Kagami Biraki is perfect for a performance after changing outfits＊ After cutting the wedding cake in wedding dress and tuxedo, performing Kagami Biraki in an uchikake and hakama creates two photo opportunities◎

The combination of the glamorous uchikake and Kagami Biraki is exceptional♡ The charming sight will surely warm the hearts of all the guests◎ If you toast with sake during the reception, it will definitely create a lively atmosphere♩

I Want to Incorporate 【Kagami Biraki】 into the Wedding Ceremony♡

Every performance of Kagami Biraki is truly wonderful◎ The performance of Kagami Biraki will invite cheers from the guests, creating a sense of unity in the venue♡

Incorporate the lovely performance of Kagami Biraki, and make your wedding even more wonderful♡