Matching apps gain popularity among Japanese

By Xinhua

Nov 20, 2023 12:09 am

TOKYO: One in four couples who got married in the past year in Japan met through matching apps, the same proportion as those who met at work, a recent survey conducted by Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Co. has found.

The online survey, conducted from October 12 to 16, received responses from a total of 1,620 married people ages 20 to 79 nationwide. The insurance company announced the results of the survey on Thursday.

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