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Introducing Mitsu-VA: The Future of Online Dating

In an innovative step towards modern relationship-building, Mitsu-VA (ミツバ), a metaverse dating support service, will partner with Ishigaki City to host a groundbreaking event on February 7, 2026. This unique marriage-hunting event will take place in the immersive online environment known as the metaverse.

Event Overview
Scheduled from 14:00 to 18:00 JST, participants will have the opportunity to create avatars and engage from the comfort of their own homes. The metaverse allows singles to interact in a stress-free digital space. Participants are encouraged to undergo a 'Partnership Diagnosis' prior to the event, enabling them to visualize their personality traits and views on marriage.

During the event, attendees will have one-on-one conversations with potential partners and deliver self-promotion pitches to the entire group, subsequently filling out a matching sheet. Couples who successfully match will have the chance to explore a date in the metaverse and, with mutual consent, potentially move to a real-life meeting.

This event targets single men and women aged 20 to 45 who are looking to meet partners with serious intentions. Male participants must either reside or work in Ishigaki City, while females should meet one of those requirements or have an interest in the Ishigaki region.

Event Details

• - Date: February 7, 2026
• - Time: 14:00–18:00 JST
• - Location: Metaverse venue in Persol Marketing City (online)
• - Fees: Men & Women: ¥1,000 (including tax)
• - Payment Methods: Credit card or bank transfer; note that cancellations post-payment will not be refunded.
• - Capacity: 24 participants (12 men and 12 women)
• - Deadline for Applications: January 26, 2026, 23:59 JST
• - Organizer: Ishigaki City

About the Metaverse Platform
The platform powering this date is Virbela, provided by GaiaLink, its official Japanese distributor. Participants will create avatars that will allow them to move freely within the 3D virtual space, ensuring focused conversations and communications during the dating process. This service is developed in collaboration with Persol Marketing Co., Ltd., an authorized dealer for the Virbela platform.

What Makes Ishigaki City Special?
As the central city of the Yaeyama Islands, Ishigaki boasts a vibrant natural and cultural landscape, pride in its stunning coral reef seas, pristine beaches, and subtropical forests. The city promotes various initiatives to support young couples, such as programs to alleviate economic concerns tied to marriage and community-driven dating events that foster connections among singles.

Mitsu-VA's Vision
Symbolized by a three-leaf clover logo, Mitsu-VA strives to create genuine opportunities for encounters, reminiscent of how one might find a three-leaf clover: not merely seeking a rare four-leaf counterpart, but realizing that with effort and intention, connections can unfold naturally.

About Persol Innovation Co., Ltd.
Founded in April 2019, Persol Innovation acts as a cornerstone for the Persol Group's new business pursuits. The company provides essential workforce services through various platforms including Pitatene for job placements and HITO-Link, a recruiting management tool. Aiming to stimulate innovation through digital transformation and new business development, the company focuses on supporting skills enhancement and workforce development across sectors.