# Tokyo government to introduce a dating app to increase birth rate

> The Tokyo Metropolitan Government plans to launch a dating app this summer to address Japan's declining birth rate. Users must verify their single status and provide a tax certificate to confirm their income. The app ai…

Published: 2024-06-25 · Desk: World · Source: The Japan Times

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government plans to launch a dating app this summer to address Japan's declining birth rate. Users must verify their single status and provide a tax certificate to confirm their income. The app aims to encourage the 70% of marriage-seeking individuals not currently using dating services. It includes an identity interview and has been in a free test phase since late last year. While some social media users are skeptical about government involvement, others see it as a safer option. Japan's births hit a record low in 2023, with deaths more than doubling births.

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