A Full-Circle Elopement in Tokyo: Kristi & Jay’s Story
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A Full-Circle Elopement in Tokyo: Kristi & Jay’s Story

In over a decade of working in Japan’s wedding industry, I’ve met countless couples, but some stories truly come full circle. Kristi and Jay’s elopement in Tokyo was one of those moments, connected by referrals, timing, and a little serendipity.

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Making a Surprise Proposal Happen in Japan
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Making a Surprise Proposal Happen in Japan

A secret overnight stay, a carefully planned location, and a proposal framed by Mount Fuji. This story follows Wei Chuan’s thoughtful surprise for Carina, captured quietly and naturally during their unforgettable trip to Japan.

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Documenting Love in Hakone Shrine
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Documenting Love in Hakone Shrine

A proposal photoshoot is more than a surprise reveal. It is a couple’s intentional choice to pause, celebrate, and preserve a milestone they will look back on forever. For Kai and Heather, Hakone Shrine offered the perfect quiet backdrop for their special moment.

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A Beautiful Engagement Story in Kyoto
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A Beautiful Engagement Story in Kyoto

When Brendan and his partner discovered that perfect weather isn't required for perfect moments, they learned that true love finds its way to "yes" regardless of the forecast—first beneath the Mt. Fuji, then among Kyoto's timeless gardens.

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When Love Calls: Tayler & Mitchell's Tokyo Elopement
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When Love Calls: Tayler & Mitchell's Tokyo Elopement

Sometimes love's most perfect moments arrive unannounced. At Place Koishikawa, Tayler and Mitchell discovered that the most beautiful weddings happen when two hearts decide that today is the day to say forever.

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