[Event Report] Omikale x BP Hold First Matchmaking Event at 'Grand Oriental Minatomirai' - A Special Encounter at a Wedding Venue Imagining 'Someday's Wedding'
Omikale, operating a matchmaking information site with over 1 million members, partnered with bridal company BP to hold its first matchmaking event at the 'Grand Oriental Minatomirai' wedding venue in Yokohama. 29 participants enjoyed a special encounter in a non-daily setting with Yokohama's night view, creating many smiles and new connections. While highly praised, feedback suggested a need for longer conversation times, which will be addressed in future planning.
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Omikale Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Masahito Kurumiya), which operates a matchmaking information site with over 1 million members, has begun a partnership with BP Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokohama, Kanagawa; Representative Director and President: Ryota Konno), which develops bridal-related businesses. On Saturday, April 25, 2026, a matchmaking event was held at the 'Grand Oriental Minatomirai' wedding venue in Minatomirai. 29 participants attended, and the evening was filled with many smiles and encounters in the non-daily atmosphere unique to a wedding venue, with Yokohama's night view.
■ Event Overview
Date and Time: Saturday, April 25, 2026, 18:00-20:00
Venue: Grand Oriental Minatomirai (2-3-2 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa)
Target Age: Men and women aged 20-35
Number of Participants: 29 (17 women, 12 men)
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Event Day: The venue's unique atmosphere, typical of a wedding hall, gently encouraged participants' feelings.
The 6th-floor Harbor Room, designed with the concept of 'VOYAGE,' features an impressive interior with calm dark brown tones. The table coordination and cuisine maintained the high quality expected of a wedding venue.
At 6:30 PM, with the signal to start, the venue's curtains were drawn open, revealing the sea and sunset of Minatomirai before their eyes, prompting exclamations of 'Wow!' from various parts of the venue. The initially nervous participants' faces softened, and smiles and conversations naturally began. The ability for the venue to become unified right from the start was also due to this location and the power of the spatial design that the wedding hall excels at.
As the self-introduction time and free talk progressed, conversations at each table became lively, and participants were seen exchanging contact information naturally among themselves without staff prompting.
Scene of exchanging contact information
Authentic food lined up
Night view spreading over the rooftop - Minatomirai viewed by two people
Cocktails that can be exchanged by bringing tickets as a pair
During free time, the rooftop terrace, offering a 360-degree view, was opened. Participants were seen enjoying Minatomirai's romantic night view in groups and couples standing side-by-side. An arrangement was also made where special cocktails could be exchanged by combining tickets as a pair, serving as a natural trigger for communication.
Commemorative photo at the ceremony hall - The moment 'someday' became a little more real
Participants who got along well also took commemorative photos
At the end of the event, participants were given a special tour of the ceremony hall, which is usually only used for actual weddings. As they stepped into the solemn space, another cheer erupted from the participants, following the rooftop. Participants also took commemorative photos, making the event a memorable encounter and a place where the idea of 'someday I want to have a wedding here' made future marriage feel more real.
Participant Voices
After the event, participants shared the following feedback:
'The space was very beautiful, and with food and drinks included, it was an event worth the price.'
'It was my first time at a matchmaking party, but it was easy to navigate, and I want to come again.'
'My image of 'matchmaking parties' completely changed 180 degrees. I want to participate in other events in the future.'
'Conversation time was short, and it often ended with just self-introductions. It would have been nice to have more time to talk deeply with people I wanted to talk to more.'
Future Outlook
This event reaffirmed that the spatial design unique to a wedding venue can lead to a positive experience for matchmaking participants. On the other hand, participants also voiced a desire for 'more conversation time,' which we will incorporate into the program design for the next event.
Omikale will continue to leverage the knowledge gained from this event and collaborate with businesses in various industries to expand matchmaking as a more accessible and positive option.
▼Click here for the [Event Undercover Report] with more details on this party
https://party-calendar.net/blog/20260517.html
▼Inquiries regarding Omikale's event recruitment and venue rental
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■ Event Overview
Date and Time: Saturday, April 25, 2026, 18:00-20:00
Venue: Grand Oriental Minatomirai (2-3-2 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa)
Target Age: Men and women aged 20-35
Number of Participants: 29 (17 women, 12 men)
▼Click here for more details on this event [Event Undercover Report]
https://party-calendar.net/blog/20260517.html
▼For new inquiries regarding event recruitment, venue rental, etc., click here [Omikale Inquiry Form]
https://party-calendar.net/contact/form_company
Event Day: The venue's unique atmosphere, typical of a wedding hall, gently encouraged participants' feelings.
The 6th-floor Harbor Room, designed with the concept of 'VOYAGE,' features an impressive interior with calm dark brown tones. The table coordination and cuisine maintained the high quality expected of a wedding venue.
At 6:30 PM, with the signal to start, the venue's curtains were drawn open, revealing the sea and sunset of Minatomirai before their eyes, prompting exclamations of 'Wow!' from various parts of the venue. The initially nervous participants' faces softened, and smiles and conversations naturally began. The ability for the venue to become unified right from the start was also due to this location and the power of the spatial design that the wedding hall excels at.
As the self-introduction time and free talk progressed, conversations at each table became lively, and participants were seen exchanging contact information naturally among themselves without staff prompting.
Scene of exchanging contact information
Authentic food lined up
Night view spreading over the rooftop - Minatomirai viewed by two people
Cocktails that can be exchanged by bringing tickets as a pair
During free time, the rooftop terrace, offering a 360-degree view, was opened. Participants were seen enjoying Minatomirai's romantic night view in groups and couples standing side-by-side. An arrangement was also made where special cocktails could be exchanged by combining tickets as a pair, serving as a natural trigger for communication.
Commemorative photo at the ceremony hall - The moment 'someday' became a little more real
Participants who got along well also took commemorative photos
At the end of the event, participants were given a special tour of the ceremony hall, which is usually only used for actual weddings. As they stepped into the solemn space, another cheer erupted from the participants, following the rooftop. Participants also took commemorative photos, making the event a memorable encounter and a place where the idea of 'someday I want to have a wedding here' made future marriage feel more real.
Participant Voices
After the event, participants shared the following feedback:
'The space was very beautiful, and with food and drinks included, it was an event worth the price.'
'It was my first time at a matchmaking party, but it was easy to navigate, and I want to come again.'
'My image of 'matchmaking parties' completely changed 180 degrees. I want to participate in other events in the future.'
'Conversation time was short, and it often ended with just self-introductions. It would have been nice to have more time to talk deeply with people I wanted to talk to more.'
Future Outlook
This event reaffirmed that the spatial design unique to a wedding venue can lead to a positive experience for matchmaking participants. On the other hand, participants also voiced a desire for 'more conversation time,' which we will incorporate into the program design for the next event.
Omikale will continue to leverage the knowledge gained from this event and collaborate with businesses in various industries to expand matchmaking as a more accessible and positive option.
▼Click here for the [Event Undercover Report] with more details on this party
https://party-calendar.net/blog/20260517.html
▼Inquiries regarding Omikale's event recruitment and venue rental
https://party-calendar.net/contact/form_company