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We hope you are doing well.
We are excited to share with you that we will be holding our wedding in Emika’s hometown of Yamaguchi, Japan. The area is known for hot springs, temples, shrines, mountains, and most importantly, the local Japanese sakes.
On this website, you can explore your options on how to get here, where to stay, and what to do while you are in Yamaguchi and other places in Japan. We will be updating more information here.
Whether it is one of your many visits or it is your for-the-first-time-in-forever visit, we assure you, it will be a once-in-your-life-time experience.
You are so welcome to bring your family or significant others along with you. You know, the more, the merrier!
If you wish, we are happy to assist in coordinating your travel plan. Please feel free to reach out to us and we will try to help you in any way we can.
We cannot wait to celebrate with you!!!
Our Story
Groom
Jared Mattern
Dec 1, 1987
Born and raised in California
Bride
Emika Shigemoto
Feb 13, 1994
Born in Fukushima, Raised in Yamaguchi
Groom
Jared Mattern
Dec 1, 1987
Born and raised in California
Bride
Emika Shigemoto
Feb 13, 1994
Born in Fukushima, Raised in Yamaguchi
We met at a bar called Tasuichi in Shibuya, Tokyo in September 2016.
In the beginning, we connected over our mutual love of traveling. Since then, we have visited 12 countries together and our bond has only grown stronger.
In 2019, we moved to Sydney, Australia, to start a new adventure and a more settled-down life.
In July of 2022, after nearly 5 years of dating, we got engaged.
We are here today thanks to your love and support.
Our adventure continues, stay tuned!
Events
Ceremony & Reception
Nov 4 2023
Nov 4 2023
Saturday
Ceremony 3:30 PM
(Doors open 3:00 PM)
Reception 4:30 PM
Hotel Matsumasa
〒753-0056
3-5-8 Yuda Onsen, Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi
(+81)083-922-2000
Our goal is to spend time with you as much as possible.
We will have a pre-party on the night before the wedding, and an after-party after the wedding reception.
We would love you to join us and make precious memories of this wedding!
Pre Party
Nov 3, 2023
Friday
7:00 PM
Iso’s Bar
Party After Party
Nov 4, 2023
Saturday
8:30 PM
Dining Sesshu
(Hotel Matsumasa)
Travel
Need help?
If you wish, we are happy to assist in coordinating your travel plan or answer your questions. We can set up a time to talk online or by email. Please feel free to reach out to us!