Survey: Ideal Marriage Age Among Japanese High School Girls, 25 Tops the List

## Japanese Youth Marriage Views: The Ideal Age is 25

While the "June Bride" tradition suggests happiness for those marrying in June, the average age of first marriage in Japan has risen to approximately 31 for men and 29 for women. Despite this trend toward later marriage, the topic of "what age to marry" remains a common conversation among youth. "Wakamono Research," a marketing information site targeting teenagers, surveyed high school students across Japan on their ideal marriage age.

### Ideal Marriage Age Ranking Among High School Girls

The survey results for high school girls were as follows:

- **1st Place: 25 years old (31.9%)**
Respondents cited reasons such as the desire to wear a wedding dress while young, aspirations to be a "young mother," and seeing it as a stage when life and career start to stabilize.
- **2nd Place: 27 years old (12.0%)**
Selected by those who prioritize a more mature approach based on established work experience and financial stability.
- **3rd Place: 26 years old (11.0%)**
Viewed as the beginning of the late 20s, considered a well-balanced turning point.
- **4th Place: 28 years old (10.5%)**
Chosen by those calculating backward from the age of 30, emphasizing the importance of fully enjoying single life first.

The findings indicate that modern teenage girls are not just dreaming; they are consciously making planned life decisions that account for future career paths and financial stability.