[Industry First] Ending the 'Splitting the Bill Debate' on First Dates. Yoitoki Launches New 'Meal/Transportation Expense Preference Matching' Feature to Prevent Value Mismatches
Yoitoki has launched an industry-first 'Meal/Transportation Expense Preference Matching' feature to resolve value mismatches regarding first date payments and support the building of good relationships.
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- 📰 Published: April 30, 2026 at 21:00
- 🔍 Collected: April 30, 2026 at 12:31
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: April 30, 2026 at 12:59 (28 min after Collected)
In today's romance and marriage market, disagreements over financial responsibility on first dates are a significant factor hindering the formation of healthy relationships. The 'splitting the bill or being treated' issue, frequently debated on social media, is not merely about the amount of money, but fundamentally about a divergence in individual values and perceptions of etiquette.
According to public statistics and market research, while couples who meet through dating apps account for 15.3% of married individuals (Recruit Bridal Research Institute, 'Konkatsu Jittai Chosa 2024') and are becoming common, it has become clear that 'intention for a second date' after the first date is strongly correlated with satisfaction regarding payment.
An external survey conducted in 2025 (by Nile Co., Ltd. 'AppLib') showed a clear difference in expectations between genders regarding first date budgets: the most common answer for men was '¥10,000-¥20,000', while for women it was '¥5,000-¥10,000'.
■ **Internal Survey: The Reality of 'Opportunity Loss' Caused by Mismatched Payment Values**
Yoitoki's internal survey conducted in April 2026 (N=500) revealed that approximately 68% of users responded, 'I feel psychological stress about communication regarding payment for dates.' In particular, the fact that the payment stance is unclear beforehand raises the psychological hurdle for first dates and directly reduces the intention for second and subsequent dates.
According to survey data, approximately 43.5% of women who 'paid more' on their first date decided 'not to go on a second date due to the impact of payment,' highlighting that value mismatches significantly impede the continuation of relationships after matching.
■ **Overview and Purpose of the New 'Meal/Transportation Expense Preference Matching' Feature**
This feature is an industry-first attempt to incorporate 'payment values' into the matching algorithm, going beyond simply listing them as profile items. Users can pre-set and disclose the following items based on their actual activity:
- **Meal payment intention:** 'Want to pay full amount,' 'Want to pay more,' 'Prefer splitting the bill,' 'Leave it to the other person'
- **Transportation/pickup preferences:** 'Can provide car pickup,' 'Prefer to meet at location,' 'Flexible to the other person'
Based on these settings, by prioritizing partners with compatible or acceptable values, the feature eliminates financial uncertainty on the day of the date. This function is not for promotional purposes but is implemented as part of the company's efforts to provide an objective solution to modern social issues.
■ **Future Outlook**
Yoitoki will continue to build objective, data-driven matching logic as a next-generation romance and marriage platform centered on 'transparency of values.' We aim to support the formation of partnerships where each individual can be themselves and contribute to 'improving the quality of encounters' in a society with a declining birthrate and aging population.
**【Contact Regarding This Matter】**
Yoitoki Public Relations
URL: https://yoitoki.jp/ja/
**Service Overview**
Service Name: Yoitoki / Official Website: https://yoitoki.jp/ja Supported Languages: Japanese / English / Korean / Traditional Chinese / Simplified Chinese / Vietnamese
**■ References / Data Sources**
1. Nile Co., Ltd. 'Survey on Dating Payments (January 2025)' https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000562.000055900.html
2. Recruit Bridal Research Institute 'Konkatsu Jittai Chosa 2024' https://souken.zexy.net/research_news/konkatsu.html
3. Cabinet Office 'White Paper on Measures for a Declining Birthrate (Reiwa 5 Edition)' https://www8.cao.go.jp/shoushi/shoushika/whitepaper/index.html
According to public statistics and market research, while couples who meet through dating apps account for 15.3% of married individuals (Recruit Bridal Research Institute, 'Konkatsu Jittai Chosa 2024') and are becoming common, it has become clear that 'intention for a second date' after the first date is strongly correlated with satisfaction regarding payment.
An external survey conducted in 2025 (by Nile Co., Ltd. 'AppLib') showed a clear difference in expectations between genders regarding first date budgets: the most common answer for men was '¥10,000-¥20,000', while for women it was '¥5,000-¥10,000'.
■ **Internal Survey: The Reality of 'Opportunity Loss' Caused by Mismatched Payment Values**
Yoitoki's internal survey conducted in April 2026 (N=500) revealed that approximately 68% of users responded, 'I feel psychological stress about communication regarding payment for dates.' In particular, the fact that the payment stance is unclear beforehand raises the psychological hurdle for first dates and directly reduces the intention for second and subsequent dates.
According to survey data, approximately 43.5% of women who 'paid more' on their first date decided 'not to go on a second date due to the impact of payment,' highlighting that value mismatches significantly impede the continuation of relationships after matching.
■ **Overview and Purpose of the New 'Meal/Transportation Expense Preference Matching' Feature**
This feature is an industry-first attempt to incorporate 'payment values' into the matching algorithm, going beyond simply listing them as profile items. Users can pre-set and disclose the following items based on their actual activity:
- **Meal payment intention:** 'Want to pay full amount,' 'Want to pay more,' 'Prefer splitting the bill,' 'Leave it to the other person'
- **Transportation/pickup preferences:** 'Can provide car pickup,' 'Prefer to meet at location,' 'Flexible to the other person'
Based on these settings, by prioritizing partners with compatible or acceptable values, the feature eliminates financial uncertainty on the day of the date. This function is not for promotional purposes but is implemented as part of the company's efforts to provide an objective solution to modern social issues.
■ **Future Outlook**
Yoitoki will continue to build objective, data-driven matching logic as a next-generation romance and marriage platform centered on 'transparency of values.' We aim to support the formation of partnerships where each individual can be themselves and contribute to 'improving the quality of encounters' in a society with a declining birthrate and aging population.
**【Contact Regarding This Matter】**
Yoitoki Public Relations
URL: https://yoitoki.jp/ja/
**Service Overview**
Service Name: Yoitoki / Official Website: https://yoitoki.jp/ja Supported Languages: Japanese / English / Korean / Traditional Chinese / Simplified Chinese / Vietnamese
**■ References / Data Sources**
1. Nile Co., Ltd. 'Survey on Dating Payments (January 2025)' https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000562.000055900.html
2. Recruit Bridal Research Institute 'Konkatsu Jittai Chosa 2024' https://souken.zexy.net/research_news/konkatsu.html
3. Cabinet Office 'White Paper on Measures for a Declining Birthrate (Reiwa 5 Edition)' https://www8.cao.go.jp/shoushi/shoushika/whitepaper/index.html