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Hi, I’m Noriko, a professional bilingual wedding emcee based in Japan. Over the years, I’ve had the honor of hosting hundreds of...

Fancy hotels, beautiful dresses, and smiling couples. People often say, “Wow, being a wedding MC sounds so dreamy!” And yeah… it looks...

I attended my daughter’s final sports day in high school. She's right in the middle of her teenage rebellion phase—the kind where moms...

Today, my smartphone surprised me with a pop-up memory— a photo from this day in 2016. In the picture, I’m at a charity gala filled with...

Mother’s Day. As usual, I had to work again this year. That’s life as a freelancer — I basically take on whatever jobs come my way. But...

"Interpreter" and "Bilingual MC" Are Not the Same! – Understanding the Difference and What You Should Know When Hiring – “Anyone who...

Don’t Trust the Estimate! Let’s Talk About the Real Cost of Weddings. "Maybe this price is manageable..." That’s what many couples think...

A Wedding Wrapped in Kindness Work took me to Yokohama. And once again, I found myself part of a moment that gently warmed the heart....

1. Not Seeing Each Other Before the Ceremony (Western) vs. Arriving Together (Japan) Western Tradition In Western weddings, it is...

“A Day Full of Little Joys” Today wasn’t anything special, but it was one of those days filled with small moments that warmed my heart....