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The Postive Implications of Incoming Objects

Traditional orizuru (miniature origami tsuru) used to shower the bride and groom on their walk up the temple steps - in the photos below. Whilst confetti is commonly used at Japanese weddings, rice is not.

Whilst the objects may vary they share the same fate - that they are thrown. What does the act of throwing imply? Same question for the target of this airborne affection - the bride and groom? What the symbolism for throwers? And for onlookers?

Writing from Aoyama | May 19, 2007 | Permalink