Buddhism and Shintoism share space pretty peacefully in Japan, partially thanks to a division of duties. Shinto shrines, for example, handle weddings, while Buddhist temples are the locations of funerals and graveyards. These days, though, a few Buddhist temples are helping singles find someone to marry at one of those Shinto weddings, though, as one sect of Buddhism in east Japan has branched out into organizing matchmaking parties.
At times, though, Japanese singles can be incredibly frank in their romantic ambitions, which is why the Japanese language has the word konkatsu. Nor does the organization charge an additional sum in the case that you actually do wind up marrying someone you meet at one of its events. The events are held in temples, adding a touch of class and eschewing the booze-powered, pressure-filled atmosphere of less seemly singles parties.
Instead, possible activities include dining on traditional shonin ryori the vegetarian fare served to monks in Buddhist temples β¦. Participants receive amulets said to help in finding a good romantic match, plus heart-shaped bean cakes.
At the end of the event, the monks will deliver your contact information to any participants you wish, sparing you the awkwardness of having to offer or ask in-person.
So far, the response to Kichienkai has been extremely positive. In other words, newcomers will have to visit two locations to attend the event, but a mini temple pilgrimage circuit seems worth it if the result is finding the person of your dreams. RocketNews24 Japanese. TOP Β» Japan. Buddhist temple singles parties: The enlightened way to find a romantic partner Casey Baseel Apr 21, Like this: Like Loading Related Stories Ghibli-themed dating event organized by government in Japan gets flooded with applications Otaku speed-dating party lets participants chat online before event, review each other during it Japanese men and woman both have the same top requirement for a spouse in konkatsu poll New colored contact lenses will help near-sighted Japanese women land a husband, maker claims Otaku dating service advises singles to have interests other than anime powered by newzia connect.
