TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo City Hall has launched a new initiative called “Tokyo Futari Story” aimed at fostering relationships in a country where the trend of being single, or “hitori,” is on the rise. The initiative includes an online platform offering guidance and general information for individuals seeking romantic connections, with plans for a dating app currently in development. The app is expected to be accessible via phone or web later this year, although specific details are yet to be finalized.
Reports suggest that the dating app may require users to verify their identity through documents such as a driver’s license and tax records, as well as a signed declaration of readiness for marriage. Additional information such as height, occupation, and education background may also be requested, although city officials have not confirmed these details.
