IBJ Holds Marriage Support Seminar in Collaboration with Akita Prefecture: Public-Private Partnership to Tackle Declining Marriage Rates
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- IBJ Holds Marriage Support Seminar in Collaboration with Akita Prefecture: Public-Private Partnership to Tackle Declining Marriage Rates
- IBJ held a marriage support seminar in Akita Prefecture based on a partnership agreement, aiming to address the issue of unmarried individuals through public-private collaboration.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 11, 2026
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IBJ held a marriage support seminar in Akita Prefecture based on a partnership agreement, aiming to address the issue of unmarried individuals through public-private collaboration.
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- June 11, 2026
IBJ held a marriage support seminar in Akita Prefecture based on a partnership agreement, aiming to address the issue of unmarried individuals through public-private collaboration.
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IBJ, Inc. (Representative Director and President: Kenjiro Tsuchiya; Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; TSE Prime: 6071), which creates the highest number of successful marriages in Japan*¹, held a seminar titled "Seminar for Revitalizing Marriage Support Projects" on June 5, 2026, at the Akita Prefectural Municipal Hall. The seminar was for staff of the Akita Marriage Support Center, volunteers, and local government officials involved in marriage support within Akita Prefecture. This initiative was based on a partnership agreement signed with Akita Prefecture on April 24, 2026, and was aimed at strengthening the effectiveness of marriage support in the prefecture.
IBJ Chairman and Executive Officer Take the Stage for Lectures and Exchange Meeting
The seminar consisted of two parts: lectures and an exchange meeting. During the lectures, IBJ Chairman of the Board Shigeru Ishizaka and Executive Officer and Regional Revitalization Business Director Hiroki Mori took the stage. They shared insights on the current state of the marriage support market facing declining birthrates, the necessary roles and support to increase married couples in Akita Prefecture, and know-how on specific support methods. In the subsequent exchange meeting, participants engaged in practical consultations and lively Q&A sessions. This served not only as a platform for IBJ to provide expertise but also as an opportunity to encourage network building among local supporters.
[Event Overview]
Date and Time
June 5, 2026 (Friday) 12:45 - 15:30
Location
Akita Prefectural Municipal Hall
Content
① Lecture ② Exchange Meeting
Lecture Details
Part 1: Environment Surrounding Marriage Support (Lecturer: Hiroki Mori, Executive Officer, IBJ)
Part 2: Building the Foundation for Successful Marriage in Initial Interviews (Lecturer: Shigeru Ishizaka, Chairman of the Board, IBJ)
Ishizaka's Lecture Segment
Turning the Seminar into a New Opportunity for Marriage Support
After the seminar, participants shared comments such as, "I realized the importance of supporting marriage seekers to become proactive." Furthermore, local government officials inquired about the marriage counselor qualification*² introduced during the lecture, indicating a high level of interest in effective marriage support.
Details on the Marriage Counselor Qualification Course: https://konkatsu-support.ibjapan.jp/jititai-license/
[Comment from Hiroki Mori, Executive Officer and Regional Revitalization Business Director, IBJ]
Our company surpassed 20,000 successful marriages in 2025, holding the largest domestic class*¹ of marriage activity data and know-how. To utilize these as part of measures against the declining birthrate, we fully entered the regional revitalization business in 2024 and are currently working on marriage support in collaboration with administrations and local governments nationwide.
Akita Prefecture faces a rapid population decline, and the decrease in the number of marriages is an urgent issue. We believe that considering measures to enhance the effectiveness of marriage support within the administration is extremely important for creating an environment where people who wish to marry can do so. We will contribute to marriage support in Akita Prefecture and to the creation of sustainable communities by leveraging our specialized knowledge, track record, and accumulated know-how.
Contributing to Social Issues through 'Public-Private Partnership'
IBJ signed partnership agreements with Okayama Prefecture in August 2025, Yamanashi Prefecture in December 2025, and Akita Prefecture in April 2026. We will actively promote everything from fostering a marriage-friendly atmosphere to providing marriage support, aiming to expand regional demand and revitalize areas starting from marriage.
■ Inquiries regarding this matter (Contact: Okano, Regional Revitalization Department)
E-Mail: okano-ao@ibjapan.jp
TEL: 070-3280-5207
■ IBJ, Inc. (https://www.ibjapan.jp/)
Through total support that goes beyond matching, we create the highest number of successful marriages (engagements)*¹ in Japan. We combine heartfelt human support with IT, developing services based on a unique network of marriage consultation offices. Rather than making marriage the goal, we are expanding our business domain into life design support that looks ahead to a 'happy life' beyond marriage.
Under our unchanged founding philosophy of 'making everyone we connect with happy,' we aim to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society by creating a cycle of happiness starting from marriage, addressing Japan's serious issue of population decline.
Head Office: Shinjuku First West 12F & 17F, 1-23-7 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Kenjiro Tsuchiya, Representative Director and President
Established: February 2006 (Founded: 2000)
Official Website: https://www.ibjapan.jp/
*¹ Survey by Japan Marketing Research Organization (Cumulative successful marriages: 2024, Number of members: as of end of December 2024, Market research in designated areas for fiscal year ending February 2025) *Number of successful marriages: Number of marriages within the IBJ alliance
*² A qualification system certified by the specified non-profit organization Japan Life Design Counselor Association (JLCA), proving that one has acquired the knowledge and support skills necessary for marriage support. IBJ offers courses as an accredited educational institution.
IBJ Chairman and Executive Officer Take the Stage for Lectures and Exchange Meeting
The seminar consisted of two parts: lectures and an exchange meeting. During the lectures, IBJ Chairman of the Board Shigeru Ishizaka and Executive Officer and Regional Revitalization Business Director Hiroki Mori took the stage. They shared insights on the current state of the marriage support market facing declining birthrates, the necessary roles and support to increase married couples in Akita Prefecture, and know-how on specific support methods. In the subsequent exchange meeting, participants engaged in practical consultations and lively Q&A sessions. This served not only as a platform for IBJ to provide expertise but also as an opportunity to encourage network building among local supporters.
[Event Overview]
Date and Time
June 5, 2026 (Friday) 12:45 - 15:30
Location
Akita Prefectural Municipal Hall
Content
① Lecture ② Exchange Meeting
Lecture Details
Part 1: Environment Surrounding Marriage Support (Lecturer: Hiroki Mori, Executive Officer, IBJ)
Part 2: Building the Foundation for Successful Marriage in Initial Interviews (Lecturer: Shigeru Ishizaka, Chairman of the Board, IBJ)
Ishizaka's Lecture Segment
Turning the Seminar into a New Opportunity for Marriage Support
After the seminar, participants shared comments such as, "I realized the importance of supporting marriage seekers to become proactive." Furthermore, local government officials inquired about the marriage counselor qualification*² introduced during the lecture, indicating a high level of interest in effective marriage support.
Details on the Marriage Counselor Qualification Course: https://konkatsu-support.ibjapan.jp/jititai-license/
[Comment from Hiroki Mori, Executive Officer and Regional Revitalization Business Director, IBJ]
Our company surpassed 20,000 successful marriages in 2025, holding the largest domestic class*¹ of marriage activity data and know-how. To utilize these as part of measures against the declining birthrate, we fully entered the regional revitalization business in 2024 and are currently working on marriage support in collaboration with administrations and local governments nationwide.
Akita Prefecture faces a rapid population decline, and the decrease in the number of marriages is an urgent issue. We believe that considering measures to enhance the effectiveness of marriage support within the administration is extremely important for creating an environment where people who wish to marry can do so. We will contribute to marriage support in Akita Prefecture and to the creation of sustainable communities by leveraging our specialized knowledge, track record, and accumulated know-how.
Contributing to Social Issues through 'Public-Private Partnership'
IBJ signed partnership agreements with Okayama Prefecture in August 2025, Yamanashi Prefecture in December 2025, and Akita Prefecture in April 2026. We will actively promote everything from fostering a marriage-friendly atmosphere to providing marriage support, aiming to expand regional demand and revitalize areas starting from marriage.
■ Inquiries regarding this matter (Contact: Okano, Regional Revitalization Department)
E-Mail: okano-ao@ibjapan.jp
TEL: 070-3280-5207
■ IBJ, Inc. (https://www.ibjapan.jp/)
Through total support that goes beyond matching, we create the highest number of successful marriages (engagements)*¹ in Japan. We combine heartfelt human support with IT, developing services based on a unique network of marriage consultation offices. Rather than making marriage the goal, we are expanding our business domain into life design support that looks ahead to a 'happy life' beyond marriage.
Under our unchanged founding philosophy of 'making everyone we connect with happy,' we aim to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society by creating a cycle of happiness starting from marriage, addressing Japan's serious issue of population decline.
Head Office: Shinjuku First West 12F & 17F, 1-23-7 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Kenjiro Tsuchiya, Representative Director and President
Established: February 2006 (Founded: 2000)
Official Website: https://www.ibjapan.jp/
*¹ Survey by Japan Marketing Research Organization (Cumulative successful marriages: 2024, Number of members: as of end of December 2024, Market research in designated areas for fiscal year ending February 2025) *Number of successful marriages: Number of marriages within the IBJ alliance
*² A qualification system certified by the specified non-profit organization Japan Life Design Counselor Association (JLCA), proving that one has acquired the knowledge and support skills necessary for marriage support. IBJ offers courses as an accredited educational institution.
FAQ
How many successful marriages has IBJ created?
IBJ surpassed 20,000 successful marriages in 2025, the largest in Japan.
What kind of company is IBJ?
IBJ is a TSE Prime-listed company that operates a network of marriage consultation offices, creating successful marriages and providing life design support.
What was the purpose of this seminar?
The purpose was to strengthen the effectiveness of marriage support in Akita Prefecture and contribute to measures against the declining birthrate.