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An annual subsidy of up to 20,000 yen is being offered to residents between the ages of 20 and 39 for using certified ...

Kochi prefecture says residents aged between 20 and 39 can receive a US$125 subsidy to use certified matchmaking apps A Japanese prefecture is paying its singles to use dating apps as the country ...

A new dating service has sprung up in Japan, aiming to get around the country’s ban on married couples having different surnames. In a series of match-making events held this spring, every participant ...

A recent government survey revealed that dating apps are the most popular way for couples to meet, with 25 percent of married respondents finding their partner through such platforms.

Kochi in Japan offers a 20,000 yen subsidy for dating apps as officials push matchmaking services to combat the country's population crisis.

Japan’s Kochi prefecture is offering financial incentives to get young singles to use dating apps, one of a range of initiatives to combat declining birthrates. People aged 20 to 39 in the ...