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Relationships in the Japanese Culture

Culture can add an additional complication to human relationships. The Japanese culture, in particular, is often misunderstood by Western cultures.
Finding a Japanese boyfriend
Advice for foreign women. "There are far more Japanese women dating foreign men than Japanese men dating women."
Dating Japanese Men
The article explores the impact that cross-cultural differences and problems which face Western women who date Japanese men.
Japanese Women's Diaspora: An Interview
A very interesting interview with a Mitsuko, a Japanese woman who candidly shares her views on relationships and the Japanese woman.
Japanese Coupling
A provocative look at the international dating scene in Osaka where foreign men are highly sought after by Japanese women.
Japanese Mores
Observations by Marie Grant on sex, sexuality, and attitudes regarding gay and lesbian issues, transvestite behavior, eating disorders, voyeurism, and sexism in Japan.
Modern Japanese Marriage
From the First Meeting to Tying the Knot. An excellent detailed featured article of marriage in Japan. Wonderful information and beautiful photos.
A Statistical View of Marriage in Japan
Lots of interesting statistics!
Arranged Marriage
A brief introduction to the arranged marriage in Japan.
Marriage in Japan
Moving from Arranged Meetings to "Love Marriages". An examination marriage trends in Japan.
Marriage
Examine the business of getting married in Japan.
Marriage: The decision to get married
By Japan Focus. Explores all factors and statistics of marriage in Japan.
Naomi's Omiai
A second-hand account of the omiai process in Japan.
Omiai
An interesting step-by-step personal account of a Japanese woman's omiai experience.
Can't Buy Me Love
Tokyo Classified feature article. A writer goes undercover to explore the Japanese marriage agency.

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