Japan's marriage agencies face record bankruptcies and closures due to declining birth rates, people marrying later, and the rise of dating apps.

Marriage agencies in Japan are facing bankruptcy at a record level, with 11 filing for bankruptcy and another 11 closing or suspending operations over the past year. This trend has been attributed to declining birth rates in Japan and people marrying later in life, with dating apps being seen as the decisive factor. A survey by Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance found that one in four couples who married in the previous year met through matching applications.

February 10, 2024
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