"Delightful Mini-Kagami Biraki: A Charming Japanese-Style Table Round with Barrels Filled with Sweets!"

When it comes to traditional Japanese wedding performances, "Kagami Biraki"!

Among brides who wear traditional Japanese attire at wedding receptions, many may want to incorporate a "Japanese" theme into their performances.

The first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Japanese performances is probably "Kagami Biraki."

Kagami Biraki is a traditional performance where the bride and groom smash the lid of a large sake barrel with a mallet!

Kagami Biraki and Kagami Wari have the same meaning. In auspicious situations, the word "wari" (to break) is considered a bad omen, so the word "hiraku" (to open) is used instead.

@keiko_marry

While Kagami Biraki is a powerful and exciting event, it seems that fewer brides are incorporating the traditional Kagami Biraki into their receptions these days.

The large barrel used in Kagami Biraki is a "4-to" barrel. Most of them have a false bottom, reducing the amount, but even a half-sized 2-to barrel contains a surprising 36 liters of sake. Finishing this amount at a reception is quite challenging...!

Additionally, there is an increasing number of young guests who cannot drink sake. What was once a staple tradition, Kagami Biraki, has now become one of the more uncommon performances.

Have you heard of "Mini Kagami Biraki"?

While Kagami Biraki may seem traditional, there are now modern variations of this performance emerging.

The performance called "Mini Kagami Biraki" involves placing small sake barrels (called Komo Taru) on the guest tables, with the bride and groom going around and smashing them.

It truly encapsulates the concept of a Japanese-style table round!

The charm lies in its perfect size for everyone to enjoy!

The Mini Kagami Wari, performed around the guest tables, involves the couple encouraging the guests to cheer at each table. This cozy version of Kagami Wari has received positive feedback for creating a homey atmosphere.

Guests will surely enjoy seeing the rare Kagami Wari up close!

Additionally, the Komo Taru used in the Mini Kagami Biraki holds about 700 milliliters. It's an amount that can be finished at one table, so there won't be any wasted sake. For tables with many women or children, it might be a good idea to replace the sake with juice instead.

It's also okay to put snacks or lottery tickets inside!

Some brides fill the Komo Taru with snacks and perform the Mini Kagami Biraki. The guests are doubly surprised when snacks come out of the sake barrel!

Another recommended performance is to place lottery tickets inside and have the guests at the table pick one, giving a small gift to the winner. This creates excitement at each table, significantly narrowing the distance between guests.

@yuih_wd

Incorporate the Mini Kagami Biraki performance!

How was that? We introduced the Mini Kagami Biraki performance recommended for brides wearing traditional attire at their receptions. Please consider incorporating this enjoyable Japanese performance that allows you to have fun with your guests!