Japan The bridal couple in Japan takes nine sips of sake, becoming husband and
wife after the first sip. They will set across the table from each other, looking directly into the eyes of the other, each taking a sip at the same moment, being very careful to set the cup down on the table at the same exact moment. The purpose of this is to keep one from dying before the other. The tradition being, that who ever's cup is set on the table last will be the first to die. | 
