Average amount of out-of-pocket expenses for a wedding Japan 2014-2023
According to a survey conducted from April to June 2023, newly married respondents in Japan paid around 1.54 million Japanese yen of out-of-pocket expenses on average for the wedding ceremony and the reception or party. The amount increased compared to 2014, when couples paid about 1.25 million yen on average. In Japan, gift money from guests is usually the primary financial source of couples for financing their wedding.
