For $1000, Maybe Get Married to Your Favourite Yakuza Character

Occasionally, real individuals just don’t suffice, and you find yourself compelled to wed an entirely imaginary handsome figure / lovely person.

This is the concept behind this novel Like a Dragon event in Japan, which will permit 15 fortunate lottery victors to unite in matrimony with their preferred Yakuza persona.

Indeed, this entails an authentic ceremony, inclusive of the signing of a marriage document — and even annulment forms.

Clearly, none of these arrangements are legally enforceable — but it’s regarded as the genuine article on the occasion. The drawback is that, comparable to a traditional wedding, you will need to part with a considerable amount of money. The package is available for 150,000 yen, equating to approximately $980 or £740.

However, this fee encompasses your personal professional hairstylist and makeup artist, in addition to a photographer who will aid in capturing the most significant day of your life. You can even extend invitations to family and friends to the event.

Alright, so whom exactly are you marrying here? Well, it’s a life-sized cardboard figure of your selected character. You can wed prominent figures like Kiryu, Majima, and Ichiban — however, supporting cast members like Daigo, and female characters like Seonhee, are also eager to be bonded with you forever.

There’s also a mention of AR-related features via an official application, so we presume that you’ll be able to pose with your spouse for the photographs.

If you are truly keen on participating in the exhibition, it will take place in both Tokyo (from the 28th of November to the 22nd of December), and then Osaka (from the 6th to the 24th of February).

Amazing things, we are sure you’ll concur. But will you be traveling directly to Japan to finalize the commitment? Please share with us whom you would marry in the comments section below.