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It is difficult to associate the light-hearted Japanese women with the dark, forbidding and depressing side of life suggested by prison. But even in the Land of the Rising Sun crime and the punishment of it have to be reckoned with, and the question of reforming woman criminals is a prominent one in Japan.

Penology has made rapid advances there of recent years because the Japanese have the capacity of assimilating the best methods of other countries in every subject they seriously consider. They realize that the prevention of crime is even more important than its cure, and the drift of their legislation is toward nipping crime in the bud. They have grasped the fundamental principle that much crime is due to adverse social conditions, and their idea is to lessen temptations to crime by improving the social and economic state of the people and by probationary methods.

With regard to their treatment of women and girls sentenced to prison for such crimes as theft, drunkenness, arson (a very common and serious crime in Japan, where many traditional tiny wooden houses blaze and burn in a few minutes, and fire spreads quickly from house to house), reformatory methods are rapidly being employed all over the country. When I visited Ichigaya, one of the chief prisons for women in Japan, I was much struck by the humane and curative system that has been organized of recent years. The first impression of the prison contrasts markedly with one's idea of a prison in this country.

There are no massive buildings and glass windows with iron bars, no bare stone floors, no long corridors and tiny cells where the prisoners spend long hours in solitary confinement. The buildings surround a central court-yard, and are built of wooden planks or standards, cage fashion, so that the prisoners are living an open air life day and night. The floors are covered with corn-colored matting and the woodwork is polished till every grain is visible. The prisoners wear pink crepe kimonos, which contrast with their ivory faces and gleaming hair.

We were taken to one large room where three rows of pink-clad figures were squatting Japanese fashion on pink cushions on the floor. They greeted us with shy smiles and soft murmurs of ' Ohayo,' the Japanese ' Good-day' while they simultaneously bowed the blue black heads to the ground. Politeness is one of the chief virtues in Japan, and in the prisons special lessons are given in manners and deportment, and classes are even held to teach the art of tea serving, which is an important ceremony with the Japanese. The idea is that whatever raises the self-respect of the prisoner, whatever improves her behavior and manners, aids her reformation. The teaching is very comprehensive. Lessons are given in weaving, dressmaking and sewing, and we saw some exquisite embroideries made in the prison and artistic garments cut kimono fashion.

The prisoners work in sheds all day, so that the cells are practically sleeping apartments, and it has been found that working in association under official control makes for reform and health. Prison in Japan is an educational agency and the women work and are paid wages for what they do. Prizes and decorative awards are also given as an incentive to good work and conduct.

The Japanese of today could teach us a great deal in the matter of penology. They allow their prisoners more liberty, they show a more sympathetic interest in their welfare, than we do. Everything is done to teach them industry and morality. As their behavior improves they are given better food and various privileges. Everything and every prisoner is scrupulously clean.

When compared to rising crime rates in the West, which bases its criminal reform system on punishment and revenge, I'm sure you will agree that this system of rehabilitation is more effective.

East And West Germany

The world is a cultural melting pot. Heavy with influence from other countries, people have learned to embrace each other, regardless of their heritage. Beautiful intercultural marriages are becoming more and more common in today's changing society – and you can symbolize both your eastern and western heritages by choosing representative wedding invitations.

Brides and grooms from all backgrounds unite in ceremonies that combine the best of both worlds. Unique customs and time old traditions give multicultural weddings flair, and this special element can be beautifully reflected in your wedding invitations.

A Life Filled With Compromise

As a married couple coming from different cultures, you will learn how to compromise. When it comes to your wedding day, however, the celebration should be a joint effort. Due to the nature of the event, both the bride and the groom have ideas on how to celebrate the special day. Rethinking the theme and catering the details to fit both individual's needs is the easiest way to mesh the two cultures in one.

Starting with your wedding invitations, think about what each person holds most important in their culture. You can infuse elements of each culture into the wedding invitation. For example, if the bride is from Asian heritage and wants to incorporate the symbolic color red into the wedding invitations, then splashes of this color can be used in the font or even as the envelope. Or if the cherry blossom is particularly meaningful, sprigs of the branches can be included on an all-white wedding invitation.

Take a moment to evaluate which symbols of your culture are most important, and then you can create a wedding invitation that blissfully marries the two contrasts into a happy unity.

Tackling Tradition

There are some advantages to having a culturally recognizable wedding. Unlike anything they have ever experienced before, guests get to take a trip around the world without even boarding a plane. Couples can show their friends and family their acceptance of one another's beliefs, values, faiths, and culture. They showcase their trust for one another when they agree to marry someone who is different from them. From unique wedding invitations to fusion food, a multicultural wedding marries more than just the bride and groom!

Here Comes the Bride

Perhaps the most noticeable difference between Western and Eastern culture is the color of the wedding dress. Western countries tend to dress their brides in white, whereas Eastern culture adorns them in rich shades of red. Thought to bring good fortune and joy, the color red is common in Chinese and Indian weddings.

Dresses featuring both colors can satisfy both traditions. A white dress with red accents is a beautiful way to come down the aisle and vice versa. Custom made gowns can incorporate the two colors into one. Stunning ruby jewelry from the country of their choice can make every bride feel like a princess on her big day.

If you do not want to buck the western tradition of an all-white wedding dress, then consider incorporating red into other elements of your wedding. For example, your wedding invitations can be red, as can the bouquets of flowers you carry. Use red napkins at the reception, and perhaps even ask your bridesmaids to dress in red. By liberally using the color red, starting with the wedding invitations and extending into the reception, you blissfully merge both eastern and western traditions.

Cuisine That Reigns Supreme

A couple can gain a fewer pointers from the hit TV series, Iron Chef, and combine flavors and spices to create unique dishes for their guests to try. Perhaps one of the easiest ways to get Western and Eastern cultures together is by having traditional dishes that are common in both the bride and the groom's country. You can even excite your guests about the unique culinary experience they will enjoy by including a sample menu with your wedding invitations.

Music Soothes the Soul

DJs can play a variety of music featuring artists from around the world. While planning the wedding, the soon-to-be-married couple can determine which songs will be right for their unique celebration.

Planning a wedding around different countries' traditions is beautifully symbolic of the union of man and woman. The key to balancing both the bride and groom's wishes is to incorporate elements of both Western and Eastern culture into the ceremony and reception. Start with both western and eastern influenced wedding invitations, and the other details of your special day will unfold naturally!

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