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140 Couples Register Their Marriage at Naha City Hall in Okinawa, Which Was Hit by a Typhoon, on a Day with Three "Eights" in a Row. Their Reasons Include: "We Want to Overcome Difficulties Like This Typhoon together."

August 8, 2026. Taking advantage of the auspiciousness of the three consecutive "eights" (八), which symbolize prosperity, people across the country submitted their marriage registrations in droves. As of 9 p.m., 140 couples had registered at Naha City Hall. "Let's overcome even difficulties like typhoons," "Always with a smile." Even the rain and wind of Typhoon No. 13 seemed to be merely a backdrop to the couple's love.
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August 8, 2026. Taking advantage of the auspiciousness of the three consecutive "eights" (八), which symbolize prosperity, people across the country submitted their marriage registrations in droves. As of 9 p.m., 140 couples had registered at Naha City Hall. "Let's overcome even difficulties like typhoons," "Always with a smile." Even the rain and wind of Typhoon No. 13 seemed to be merely a backdrop to the couple's love.

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沖縄タイムス+プラス broke the news on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
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