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Matchmaking Summit 2026: Forging Connections for the Future

Join us on July 8, 2026, for the Matchmaking Summit 2026, a groundbreaking online event that brings together municipalities, matchmaking companies, and diverse industries to discuss the future of matchmaking. Organized by Omikare, a leading matchmaking information platform with over a million members, this summit aims to share successful case studies and explore collaborative possibilities in the matchmaking sector.

Event Overview

• - Event Name: Matchmaking Summit 2026
• - Theme: Shaping the next generation of connections through public-private partnerships and industry collaboration
• - Date: July 8, 2026
• - Time: 13:00 to 15:30 (JST)
• - Format: Webinar (live broadcast)
• - Cost: Free
• - Target Audience: Municipal officials, matchmaking-related companies, and media
• - Organizer: Omikare
• - Registration URL: Register Here

Agenda

Session 1: Municipalities and Omikare

Topic: Present status and future of advanced municipalities
Time: 13:00 - 14:30

In this session, pioneering municipalities will share real-world success stories, insights on overcoming challenges in matchmaking, and engage in discussions on future public sector matchmaking initiatives alongside advisors and media focusing on regional revitalization.

Session 2: Companies and Omikare

Topic: Cross-talk among varied industries and matchmaking companies
Time: 14:30 - 15:30

This segment will feature matchmaking companies from across Japan discussing new service models from encounter to marriage and exploring potential future collaborations beyond industry boundaries.

For detailed program information, please visit: Program Details

Featured Panelists

• - Omikare (Organizer & MC): Masahito Kurumiya
• - Guest MC: Naomi Araki, Matchmaking Coordinator
• - Panelists include:

- Yuki Komatsu, Tottori Prefecture -
- Nobusuke Yamagata, Okayama Prefecture -
- Mizuki Kawashima, Fukushima Prefecture -
- Toshiharu Nagatake, Shogakukan -
- Ikuhiro Yoshizue, TMS Holdings -
- Ryudo Sumida, Chant Claire -
- Norihiko Ogiwara, Feast Harbor

(Note: Panelists may change.)

Aims of the Event

In light of Japan's declining birthrate and rising average marriage age, there are significant challenges in finding appropriate mates for those wishing to marry. These challenges cannot be solely addressed by government bodies or matchmaking firms alone.

• - Municipalities, with their commitment and public nature, often lack access to private sector expertise and examples of successful initiatives.
• - Matchmaking companies possess expertise in matching, yet lack the comprehensive support necessary from dating to matrimony.
• - Professionals from sectors such as hospitality, bridal, and media have limited interaction with the matchmaking market.

By combining the strengths of each sector, innovative solutions can emerge. Omikare has partnered with various municipalities, such as Tottori, Fukushima, and Okayama, to organize large-scale matchmaking events and seminars. This year's summit will expand to include marriage consultation services and other businesses, creating a wide collaborative platform for matchmaking in Matchmaking Summit 2026.

Who Should Attend

• - Municipal officials focusing on matchmaking initiatives
• - Matchmaking companies and media interested in contemporary marriage trends among younger generations
• - Entities considering collaborative events with municipalities
• - Companies in hospitality, bridal, or media looking to enter or innovate within the matchmaking industry

About Omikare

Omikare operates Japan's largest matchmaking information platform, which aims to create new meeting opportunities, combating the issue of individuals wanting to marry but being unable to connect. The platform has over a million members and features the largest number of events related to matchmaking, offering unmatched services across Japan. Omikare Live, a video-based matching app, further strengthens their efforts to provide serious dating opportunities through both in-person and online means.

Company Details

• - Name: Omikare, Inc.
• - CEO: Masahito Kurumiya
• - Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo
• - Business Activities: Operating matchmaking websites and developing support services for matchmaking companies
• - Website: Visit Omikare