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Pandemic Love: The Rise of Matchmaking in Japan

This chapter explores how the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced matchmaking trends in Japan, with a surge in singles seeking connections due to isolation. It includes personal narratives, particularly one individual's journey through an online matchmaking service that sparked potential romance during these trying times.

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