A Class Apart! The Incredible Traditional Wedding of the Couple Ainosuke Kataoka and Norika Fujiwara, Estimated to Cost 200 Million Yen!

2016.09.29 published

Congratulations to Ainosuke Kataoka and Norika Fujiwara on Their Marriage!＊

In late March this year, kabuki actor Ainosuke Kataoka and actress Norika Fujiwara announced their marriage. They held their wedding ceremony on September 23 and had a reception on September 28. Congratulations to both of you!♡

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How Did They Meet and What Were the Words of Proposal....?

The two first met when Ainosuke attended a performance of the musical "Marguerite," which Norika starred in five years ago. Their relationship began in the summer of 2015, but what about the proposal?

Actually, it seems they casually started talking about marriage. Ainosuke stated at their press conference, "I would like to propose in a romantic way during our honeymoon. I want to keep it special for that moment." It seems Norika is also looking forward to this!＊

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A Different Elegance! Introducing the Wedding Ceremony of the Couple＊

Their wedding ceremony was truly a wonderful traditional Japanese wedding that exuded a sense of prestige! As expected from Japan's renowned kabuki actor and a leading actress. Here’s a glimpse of the lavish and extraordinary wedding ceremony and reception of Ainosuke Kataoka and Norika Fujiwara.

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Ritual of Prayer @ Kamo-Mikawa Shrine in Kyoto

The couple chose to hold their wedding ceremony at Kamo-Mikawa Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Kyoto. The decision to have the ceremony in Kyoto came from Ainosuke's fond memories of his birthplace, and his wish to have the Shinto wedding ceremony there.＊

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During the Shinto ceremony, Norika wore a hand-painted white ceremonial kimono with pearl leaf applications, while Ainosuke donned a black formal kimono with hakama. Their entrance under a red parasol was simply beautiful.

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This white ceremonial kimono is the highest quality attire for the ritual, created by the hand-painted Yuzen artist Mr. Akiyama Akira. The design features "Chasing Five Ginkgo Leaves," which is Ainosuke's family crest. This is a one-of-a-kind bridal outfit just for Norika!

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A Little Something from Norika's Blog ♡ (Quote Below)

September 23, 2016, at the UNESCO World Heritage site

Kamo-Mikawa Shrine, we successfully

conducted the "Ritual of Prayer."

This is all thanks to everyone.

In our future life together, we will likely have arguments and feel frustrated at times.

During such times, we will remember the beginning of our journey here at this sacred place.

Thinking of my husband, who provides me with abundant love and compassion,

I believe there is no other wonderful man like him, and I feel this connection is a precious gift.

I am grateful for this encounter and bond that has brought us together among the eight billion people in this vast universe.

And above all, I am thankful for the support from everyone

We will continue to strive every day to be a couple filled with love and compassion.

➡ Check Norika Fujiwara's blog here＊

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Reception @ The Imperial Hotel, Orchid Room

The reception for Ainosuke and Norika was held at the Imperial Hotel's Orchid Room in Hibiya, Tokyo. A total of 650 guests attended, including notable kabuki figures such as Kikugoro Onoe, Ebizo Ichikawa, Shido Nakamura, and scriptwriter Kokki Mitani.＊

Just by looking at the guests, it was already luxurious, and it is said that the estimated budget for the reception was 200 million yen! The MC was Kazuhiro Tokumitsu, and the toast was given by Tojiro Sakata.＊

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When Norika appeared before the press, she wore a beautiful reddish-brown kimono. This was the second outfit she wore after the initial reveal of her white-based kimono! It was a luxurious display of traditional attire.

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Words of Proposal Inscribed on the Ring＊

Although Ainosuke mentioned during the marriage announcement press conference that he had yet to propose, he had actually inscribed "Until the next life, I think of you (あがきみをおもうらいせいまでも)" inside the ring. He claimed this phrase suddenly came to him, showing he is quite the romantic man.

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The Wedding Favors Given to Guests Also Made Headlines!

The wedding favors given to the guests raised some eyebrows! It turns out they gifted guests a hydrogen generator worth around 100,000 yen! This choice reflects Norika's concern for health, and the custom design featuring traditional kabuki elements is simply extravagant!

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Indeed, This Wedding Was One of a Kind! Wishing You a Long and Happy Marriage＊

We introduced the wedding ceremony and reception of kabuki actor Ainosuke Kataoka and actress Norika Fujiwara. From the bridal attire to the ring engraved with the proposal words, and even the custom wedding favors, everything was luxurious and splendid. It was indeed a traditional wedding that truly reflected the rich life experiences of the couple!＊

Ainosuke Kataoka and Norika Fujiwara, wishing you a long and happy marriage...

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