Event Overview Date/Time: May 31, 2026 (Sun), 16:00–18:00 Location: Karaoke Hundred Ebisu (3-min walk from Ebisu Station West Exit) Eligibility: Screening required Capacity: 15 men and 15 women Moderators: Department Manager Iwahori and Ebisu Branch Manager Moriya (THE SINGLE)

Background: Rationale for Real-Life Events While matching apps have become mainstream, users report difficulty in effectively communicating or spending sufficient time with interested partners, leading to loneliness. Data supports the importance of physical social venues: - Cabinet Office Survey (April 2026): Unmarried individuals feel loneliness at a rate approximately 3.8 times higher than married individuals. - Children and Families Agency Survey (November 2024): 63.3% of unmarried people with partners met them in real-life settings, compared to 20.8% who met through apps or SNS. Responding to this demand, THE SINGLE has reintroduced event-style parties that blend entertainment and matchmaking.

Event Highlights The event opened with pair games to break the ice among participants. With gender ratios pre-adjusted, interactions proceeded smoothly. During free time, participants enjoyed karaoke and darts, designed to spark natural conversations while having fun. The event concluded with a lively bingo tournament that fostered a sense of community among all attendees.

Official Comments Moriya, Ebisu Branch Manager, noted, 'We aimed to create a space not just for drinking, but for genuinely engaging and meeting people.' Department Manager Iwahori added, 'We want to continue providing high-satisfaction environments where enjoyment is the foundation for meeting partners.'

Achievements and Future Plans As of May 31, 2026, THE SINGLE has reached a cumulative total of 242,974 members across eight locations nationwide. Following the success of this event, the next installment is scheduled for late July, with plans to consider implementing similar event formats at other branches.

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