IBJ has enhanced its corporate value as Japan’s leading matchmaking service provider, creating more marriages than any other organization in the country.

Today, the IBJ Group has evolved significantly into a “Life Design Group” dedicated to enriching lives. Beyond our core marriage-related services—such as weddings, photography, honeymoons, jewelry, new-life support, and insurance—we have expanded into a unique range of sectors. These include music and language schools, shopping malls, health and beauty care, and live entertainment production, all designed to serve our customers at various stages of their lives.

The key to our success lies in our “Active Member Base” of forward-thinking individuals and our networked “Business Partner Base” of local enterprises and entrepreneurs. Together, these form a robust, integrated database that drives regional revitalization.

Since our founding, we have focused on the philosophy of “bringing happiness to all those with whom we share a connection.” For over a quarter-century, we have cultivated extensive experience and expertise, emphasizing originality and systematization with a pioneering spirit.

As a company that excels in providing standardized platforms and franchise business models, we aim to contribute to society not only by addressing the challenges of a declining birthrate and aging population but also by revitalizing local economies and fostering new business owners.

The IBJ Group will continue to pursue strategic investments and talent development to drive new business expansion, tap into latent markets, and execute business integrations and M&A. We remain committed to enhancing our corporate value and delivering significant added value to local communities and society at large.

We recognize that population decline is one of the most critical challenges facing Japanese society today. It is widely understood that the trends of fewer people marrying and individuals marrying later in life are significant contributing factors to this issue.

Since our founding—at a time when the term Konkatsu (marriage hunting) was not yet part of the common lexicon—IBJ has remained steadfast in addressing these societal challenges under our management philosophy: “To bring happiness to all those with whom we share a connection.” Our commitment goes beyond simply providing opportunities for people to meet; we consistently strive to offer services that support each individual’s life journey with integrity and peace of mind.

In 2025, the number of couples married through IBJ exceeded 20,000 annually, marking a record high. This represents over 4% of all marriages in Japan. We believe that each connection nurtured alongside our nationwide network of affiliated agencies serves as a tangible contribution to solving these broader social issues.

In this era of rapid change, we remain discerning about what must evolve and what must be preserved. We are committed to integrating cutting-edge technologies, such as AI, with the warmth of human support at an even higher level. As a company supporting the future of Japan, we will continue to achieve both sustainable growth and the enhancement of our social value.