Neither a Dating App nor a Marriage Agency. Entering an Era Where Restaurants Become the Infrastructure for Encounters! An Group Wants to Make "Subscription Matchmaking" the Norm Nationwide
Waraiya Co., Ltd. (An Group) announced their April Dream to establish "subscription matchmaking at restaurants" as a standard option nationwide, providing safe and natural encounters.
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Waraiya Co., Ltd. supports "April Dream," an initiative to make April 1st a day for broadcasting dreams.
This press release is the dream of Waraiya Co., Ltd.
Waraiya Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture; CEO: Yoshihide Matsumura) is participating in the April Dream on April 1st to broadcast the dream of the An Group.
Our dream is to make a completely new "subscription matchmaking at restaurants"—which is neither a dating app nor a marriage agency—a standard option.
Eat, talk, laugh, and meet naturally. We want to spread such a warm and sustainable matchmaking culture nationwide.
The An Group started from "Yakitori Waraiya," a long-established yakitori restaurant in Shijo, Kyoto.
An atmosphere that isn't too tense, which can only be created by a restaurant.
A time where conversations are born naturally while eating, allowing you to comfortably get to know someone's personality.
For many years, we have nurtured matchmaking venues while cherishing such "delicious and enjoyable encounters."
While dating apps are easy to start, people can get tired of messaging, it takes time to actually meet, and it can be hard to gauge the level of seriousness.
On the other hand, while marriage agencies offer a sense of security, many feel they are a bit stiff or find the costs and procedural hurdles too high.
That is why we wanted to create a "just right matchmaking" that sits right in the middle.
That is An Group's "subscription matchmaking at restaurants."
It is easy to continue with a monthly membership fee system, making encounters more natural and real through the setting of a meal.
Instead of just comparing criteria, it's a system that nurtures relationships by valuing the atmosphere and personality that can only be conveyed by spending time in the same space.
The An Group's feature is not just about eating and having fun.
We have prepared an environment where those seriously considering marriage can participate with peace of mind by conducting verifications using single-status certificates.
Furthermore, each venue has an "Encho" (matchmaking host) who gently supports natural encounters while standing by first-time participants and those who are shy.
The unique appeal of the An Group is that it balances both ease and a sense of security.
Also, the An Group does not end with just physical venues.
In the online community "An-an," members currently seeking marriage can connect across regions to exchange information and encourage each other.
We also offer content where members can learn towards marriage, such as matchmaking fortune-telling, makeup lessons, and communication skills, providing an environment where they can continue their activities positively online.
Online Community "An-an": https://anan-salon.fants.jp/
This press release is the dream of Waraiya Co., Ltd.
Waraiya Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture; CEO: Yoshihide Matsumura) is participating in the April Dream on April 1st to broadcast the dream of the An Group.
Our dream is to make a completely new "subscription matchmaking at restaurants"—which is neither a dating app nor a marriage agency—a standard option.
Eat, talk, laugh, and meet naturally. We want to spread such a warm and sustainable matchmaking culture nationwide.
The An Group started from "Yakitori Waraiya," a long-established yakitori restaurant in Shijo, Kyoto.
An atmosphere that isn't too tense, which can only be created by a restaurant.
A time where conversations are born naturally while eating, allowing you to comfortably get to know someone's personality.
For many years, we have nurtured matchmaking venues while cherishing such "delicious and enjoyable encounters."
While dating apps are easy to start, people can get tired of messaging, it takes time to actually meet, and it can be hard to gauge the level of seriousness.
On the other hand, while marriage agencies offer a sense of security, many feel they are a bit stiff or find the costs and procedural hurdles too high.
That is why we wanted to create a "just right matchmaking" that sits right in the middle.
That is An Group's "subscription matchmaking at restaurants."
It is easy to continue with a monthly membership fee system, making encounters more natural and real through the setting of a meal.
Instead of just comparing criteria, it's a system that nurtures relationships by valuing the atmosphere and personality that can only be conveyed by spending time in the same space.
The An Group's feature is not just about eating and having fun.
We have prepared an environment where those seriously considering marriage can participate with peace of mind by conducting verifications using single-status certificates.
Furthermore, each venue has an "Encho" (matchmaking host) who gently supports natural encounters while standing by first-time participants and those who are shy.
The unique appeal of the An Group is that it balances both ease and a sense of security.
Also, the An Group does not end with just physical venues.
In the online community "An-an," members currently seeking marriage can connect across regions to exchange information and encourage each other.
We also offer content where members can learn towards marriage, such as matchmaking fortune-telling, makeup lessons, and communication skills, providing an environment where they can continue their activities positively online.
Online Community "An-an": https://anan-salon.fants.jp/