JAPANESE TRADITION OF MARRIAGE HUNTING

Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Have you heard of Japan's on nito tradition for networking
and it's concutsu from for marriage hunting, so a play
on net for networking in concutsu for marriage Hunting is
a modern cultural practice where singles attend organized events to
find a spouse. Unlike casual dating, these events are highly structured,

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often hosted by companies or local governments to combat declining
marriage rates. Participants are typically in their twenties or thirties,
submit profiles detailing income, education, and hobbies, which are shared
before the event. At the gathering, attendees engage in a
speed dating style conversation, or group activity, aiming to find
a compatible partner. What's fascinating is the cultural acceptance of

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such pragmatic approaches to love, contrasting with Western ideals of
spontaneous romance. Many events even offer post event matchmaking services,
ensuring follow ups. The tradition and surprises outsiders as it
blends modern efficiency with traditional expectations of marriage.