Dream - The Tokyo city government in Japan is trying various ways to increase its population. The latest step is to encourage young people in Tokyo to get married. The latest effort is the creation of a matchmaking application to promote marriage and address the drastically declining birth rate. Not sparing any expense, a budget of US$1.28 million or approximately Rp20 billion was allocated to develop this application.

"Fans are also required to undergo an interview process with the application operator during registration. In addition, users are asked to sign a letter of declaration stating that they are using this application to find a marriage partner, not just for casual relationships. Tokyo officials said that these requirements are necessary to prevent potential credibility issues from arising."

A 2021 survey by Mitsubishi UFJ Research and Consulting Co. found that 60 percent of dating app users reported instances of marriage status misuse, fake profiles, and other issues related to potential partners. Nevertheless, dating apps continue to grow in popularity.

According to a survey conducted by Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Co. last fall, dating apps and workplace meetings are the most common ways for couples to meet. This app accounts for 25 percent of couples who get married within a year. The unmarried status in Tokyo for 50-year-olds is the highest in Japan, with 32 percent for men and 24 percent for women.