Business · Companies · 2 days ago
More young people in Japan turn to professional matchmakers
More young people in Japan are turning to professional matchmakers to help them find a life partner.
These matchmakers work to find someone they consider a suitable match for each client.
The trend puts parts of romantic life in the hands of paid services.
IBJ, a company offering matchmaking services, says its work helps lead to one in every 25 marriages in Japan.
That figure is the company's claim.
No further plans or next steps are specified.
More young people in Japan are turning to professional matchmakers to find a life partner.
These professionals are tasked with finding clients an ideal life partner.
IBJ says its services enable one in every 25 marriages in Japan.
The article describes matchmaking as a growing business in Japan.
- Who
- Young people in Japan and professional matchmakers, including the company IBJ
- What
- The use of professional matchmaking services to find a life partner
- When
- Not stated
- Where
- Japan
- Why
- To find an ideal life partner
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- Company
- IBJ
- IBJ's claim
- Its services enable one in every 25 marriages in Japan.
- Country
- Japan
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