Do people in Japan use engagement rings?

Most women do get engagement rings when they're engaged, but there are some cultural differences. They may not wear them at work. There are many people who want to keep their private lives private, so they won't wear an engagement ring on the job. read more

While women in many other countries will stack their engagement and wedding rings to wear both after marriage, this is less popular in Japan. Some women do it, but many women wear only their wedding band. read more

The usual "standard" in Japan is an engagement ring and wedding band set, rings in platinum, diamond on the engagement ring. Go into any major department store and they'll have a whole section dedicated to these three ring sets. Many Japanese don't bother with wedding bands, or don't bother wearing them even if they have them. read more

Someone I know usually wears a ring on his left ring finger and the ring is big enough that it might cover his wedding ring, but I don't know whether or not he's actually wearing a wedding ring. read more