Local governments across Japan are planning something special for those who register their marriage on the first day of the new era, including offering gifts and commemorative photos, as they expect a spike in the number of couples tying the knot on May 1.The start of the new era Reiwa upon the enthronement of Crown Prince Naruhito will fall on an auspicious day for marriage according to a traditional Japanese calendar, likely prompting many couples to file their marriage papers that day.Some local governments plan to set up temporary counters for marriage registrations, instead of acceptin…READ FULL ARTICLE
