IBJ Matchmaking Gains Ground With Young Japanese Singles

By New Zealand Blog News Service Sep 29, 2026

Young singles in Japan are increasingly turning to professional matchmaking services. Across Tokyo, matchmaking agencies advertise directly to commuters with

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