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Today is the beginning of June. This month is known for weddings, and many women want to be June brides. Perhaps June is popular because of the beautiful flowers and the warm weather. Some say that it is because farmers were too busy in the spring to get married. In any case, it is the most popular month for weddings in the U.S. In Japan, June is not that popular. Actually, the most popular month for weddings in Japan is November. The 22nd day of the 11th month sounds good because 11 can be read as “ii” (“good” in English) and 22 can be read as “fufu” (“man and wife” in English). (by Prof. Douglas Jarrell)
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