7 Couples Formed at Tokyo’s Korean-Japanese Matchmaking Party
“I find that Japanese women’s personalities and atmosphere suit me better than Korean women’s. Since participating for the first time in Daegu, I’ve become interested in Japan-Korea marriages and have been participating ever since.”
This is his fourth time participating.
“This time, I heard that women who are seriously considering marriage will come through a marriage information company, so I am looking forward to it. Japanese women are considerate of men. In Korea, it is often the case that almost all conditions need to be met to get married—money, appearance, height, and the husband’s parents. That’s why I was hesitant about marriage, but I felt through dating Japanese women that if you make an impact in just one of the conditions, it’s positively received.”
On the other hand, a 35-year-old Japanese company employee participating for the first time said, “I was anxious because I can’t speak Korean, but the interpreter supported me, and it turned out to be a fun time. I had an interest in Korea because I often watch K-POP and Korean dramas, but I hadn’t had the chance to meet any men. When I was invited, I decided to participate.” Even with the language barrier, she stated, “I also want to learn, and if both sides have the desire to learn, I think communication can be achieved. (Regarding Japan-Korea relations) I’m not concerned at all. I really like it,” she said clearly.
During the party, the men regularly circulated the tables, continuing conversations about hobbies and places of origin while sharing meals. “I’m into scuba diving.” “I can’t swim.” “I couldn’t swim before I started either.” Such friendly conversations continued, and the evening concluded with the first round of preference surveys.
Both men and women filled out and submitted their preferences up to the second choice. On the second day, they traveled by bus to Yokohama, deepening their interactions through programs like ramen noodle-making and traditional Japanese drumming performances. In the end, seven couples were formed from the 14 participants of each gender, and Japan-Korea romances began.
