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Men Who Disappoint at Goukon (Group Blind Date), Nine Types That Shouldn’t...
In Japan, goukon, are mixers meant to set the stage for finding a mate. They are designed to help young adults find at least a relationship, if not a suitable marriage partner, and are often...
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Find the Geek of Your Dreams at the 10th Otaku Marriage Hunting Masquerade Ball!
So you’re a middle aged person living in Japan with a mind to tie the knot but can’t seem to find that perfect match. You went to a goukon and followed all the rules but still couldn’t land that...
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Nerd Oriented Dating Guide on Sale, The Art of Seduction Presented in Manga
Although the recent otaku marriage hunting party showed good results, millions of nerds still have to struggle with more conventional dating methods. Feeling ill-equipped in the social graces, these...
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Five ways guys blow their chances at singles’ parties in Japan
Japanese society is, by many measures, on the shy side when it comes to love. Full-grown adults often keep having a boyfriend or girlfriend a secret because they’re afraid of being teased or...
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The ugly truth of goukon, Japan’s group blind dates
Japanese goukon (organized group dates) are a mixed bag – sometimes they’re a whole lot of fun, and other times they’re a downright uncomfortable experience. For Japanese women wanting to reduce their...
View ArticleLooking for love in Japan? Come to the Aiseki Beach House this summer!
Meet singles and eat and drink as much as you like in a prime location right next to the Pacific. And all for free (if you’re a girl). Aisekiya are a chain of izakaya Japanese-style bars where eating...
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Japanese man caught using fake IDs to sneak into matchmaking parties with...
Man looking for love apparently thinks age aint nothing but a number, police disagree. For the most part, fake IDs aren’t really a thing in Japan. There just isn’t that much demand for them in a...
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