The number of registered members of online marriage agency IBJ online exceeded 40,000 in October 2026, doubling in approximately 10 months. The growth was driven by emerging demand from middle-aged people seeking marriage, an increase in member businesses, campaigns and improved usability.
As of October 2026, registered membership of IBJ online exceeded 40,000, expanding significantly in approximately 1 year since the service launched. Membership has been growing at a pace approaching twice the December 2025 level.
The background includes emerging demand from the “middle-aged matchmaking segment” seeking serious relationships with marriage in mind, as well as an increase in the number of participating matchmaking service providers. This has expanded opportunities for members to meet across participating services.
Key initiatives include campaigns encouraging members to take an active approach, along with improvements to usability unique to an online service and to the ease of checking the status of certificate submissions.
Going forward, the company aims to revitalise the matchmaking market by strengthening collaboration with participating businesses, supporting matchmaking tailored to each life stage and creating more opportunities for marriage.