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“OMIAI” Principles
“OMIAI” is the Japan-original, traditional style of blind date.
Since early times, people who wish to marry have asked to matchmakers, so-called “NAKOUDO” to introduce their future spouse candidates. Before, there were strict rules of “OMIAI.”
Although it has been changed with times, there still left a long-established customs.
Followings are some important principles that might useful for you to know ahead.
First contact is meeting, not emailing or phoning (Foreign residents have to visit Japan at least once) Be serious to get married, also for the meetings Female subject has right to decide the area for the first meeting Cannot cancel the set meeting without considerable reasons.- You have to pay for cancellation fee to the counterpart once the appointment is made.
If you do not show up on the meeting day without advanced notice, you have to compensate. - Be careful not to be late for the time.
Prepare well to present your best appearance to your partner The first meeting is usually light and easy, having coffee/tea to talk Sometimes agent of female subject joins for the introductory part. Cost for coffee of all the participants of “OMIAI” should be paid by male subject Cannot reveal your contact number or e-mail address at the first meeting, also cannot ask your counterpart’s one. Decide your intention to continue communication at the firstly met day and inform us. If you cannot commit to marry, stop dating within 3 months after your firstly met day.(recommend 3 or 4 times of dating for decision)
Sexual relationship might be received as commitment to marry by person, especially when using “OMIAI” system.Please discuss well and make an agreement with your partner in advance.