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For hundreds of years, through the post-World War II era, Japanese marriages were brokered through “omiai,” a practice in which matchmakers — usually relatives, family friends or bosses — linked singles in their orbit.
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Japanese marriages were brokered through "omiai" for hundreds of years, extending through the post-World War II era.
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River Akira Davis and Kiuko Notoya
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{
    "date": "2026-09-29"
}
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History Japan Marriage
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September 30, 2026 at 7:04 AM (1 week ago)
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September 30, 2026 at 7:04 AM (1 week ago)

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For Japan’s Young Singles, Romance Gets a Corporate Middleman
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/29/business/japan-marriage-matchmaking.html

Young Japanese adults, tired of dating apps, are flocking to corporate matchmaking services like IBJ to find marriage partners. This trend is fueled by a desire for efficiency and human guidance, and is seen as a way to boost Japan's declining birthrate.

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