Mynavi Wedding Announces "Survey on Marriage Views of Unmarried Individuals with Partners 2026"
Mynavi Wedding has released the results of its "Survey on Marriage Views of Unmarried Individuals with Partners 2026." The survey reveals that 74.2% of individuals in their 20s with partners desire marriage. While the workplace remains the most common place to meet partners overall, dating apps are the primary method for those in their 20s. Weddings are the most popular way for 20-somethings to commemorate marriage, and joint savings average 4.402 million yen, with a growing awareness of saving for life events beyond retirement.
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- 📰 Published: May 11, 2026 at 20:00
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Mynavi Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Shunsuke Awai), which operates the wedding preparation information site "Mynavi Wedding" (https://wedding.mynavi.jp/), has announced the results of its "Survey on Marriage Views of Unmarried Individuals with Partners 2026." This survey targeted unmarried men and women aged 20-49 across Japan who have a partner and no children.
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◆ The most common way to meet a partner is 'workplace/part-time job.' Over one in four individuals in their 20s reported meeting through 'dating apps.' [Figure 1]
◆ 74.2% of individuals in their 20s with partners have a desire to marry. [Figures 2, 3]
◆ The most popular way for those in their 20s to commemorate 'marriage' is a "wedding ceremony," at 53.8% (up 5.5 percentage points from the previous year). Older generations tend to choose diverse ways to celebrate. [Figure 4]
◆ The average joint savings with a partner is 4.402 million yen. The consciousness towards saving is expanding from 'anxiety about old age' to 'preparation for life events.' [Figures 5, 6]
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[Survey Overview]
◆ The most common way to meet a partner is 'workplace/part-time job.' Over one in four individuals in their 20s reported meeting through 'dating apps.'
When asked about how they met their partner, 'workplace/part-time job' (27.3%) was the most common overall, similar to the previous year. On the other hand, 'dating apps' (19.5%), which had been on an increasing trend until the previous year, decreased. In contrast, 'introductions from acquaintances/friends' (19.1%) increased by 4.5 percentage points from the previous year. By age group, 'dating apps' (26.5%) was the most common for those in their 20s. [Figure 1]
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◆ 74.2% of individuals in their 20s with partners have a desire to marry.
Among men and women with partners, 56.5% expressed a desire to marry, exceeding half. By age group, those in their 20s had the highest rate at 74.2%, followed by 30s at 56.1%, and 40s at 39.7%, indicating that younger generations have a stronger desire to marry.
Many individuals in their 20s who desire marriage expressed sentiments such as "I love my partner and want to be with them forever," "I want children and a partner to raise them with," and "I want an absolute ally in life," suggesting a desire for love, future prospects, and emotional security in marriage. On the other hand, some also said, "My married parents seem happy," and "When I hear about people spending time with their families, it seems fulfilling," indicating that the desire to marry is influenced not only by current romantic relationships but also by family images and primary experiences observed in the past. [Figures 2, 3]
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◆ The most popular way for those in their 20s to commemorate 'marriage' is a "wedding ceremony," at 53.8% (up 5.5 percentage points from the previous year). Older generations tend to choose diverse ways to celebrate.
When asked what they want to do to commemorate 'marriage,' 53.8% of those in their 20s chose "have a wedding ceremony," an increase of 5.5 percentage points from the previous year. This is more than 10 percentage points higher than those in their 30s, suggesting that many young people, especially, want to commemorate marriage with a "wedding ceremony." While wedding ceremonies are still popular among those in their 30s and 40s, the proportion choosing other celebrations, such as "having a meal together," is increasing. As age increases, there is a tendency to choose diverse ways to celebrate, not limited to wedding ceremonies. [Figure 4]
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◆ The average joint savings with a partner is 4.402 million yen. The consciousness towards saving is expanding from 'anxiety about old age' to 'preparation for life events.'
The average joint savings with a partner, saved for two people, was 4.402 million yen, an increase of 830,000 yen from the previous year.
When asked about the purpose of saving (personal or joint savings with a partner), "preparation for old age" (46.0%) was the most common, though it slightly decreased from the previous year. Meanwhile, "hobbies/entertainment" (31.6%) (up 5.1 percentage points from the previous year) and "wedding funds" (20.4%) (up 2.1 percentage points from the previous year) increased. Notably, "preparation for major events/occasions" (29.6%) saw a significant increase of 5.2 percentage points from the previous year.
These results suggest that more people are saving with anticipated life events within the next few years as a starting point. The consciousness towards saving appears to be expanding from long-term preparation to a more realistic and purpose-driven approach. [Figures 5, 6]
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[General Review]
This survey revealed a shift in marriage consciousness, particularly among those in their 20s, indicating that a certain number of people view marriage and family as the foundation of their lives. Social systems that consider work-life balance.
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