[1 min from Shinjuku Station] IBJ's matchmaking lounge renewed. 'Circular curtains' resolve the psychological barrier of 'surrounding eyes'

IBJ Matching, a matchmaking party service operated by IBJ, Inc. (Representative Director and President: Kenjiro Tsuchiya, Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, TSE Prime: 6071, hereinafter "IBJ"), which boasts the largest number of marriages in Japan*1, has renewed its "Shinjuku South Exit Lounge" located in a prime location just a 1-minute walk from the Southeast Exit of Shinjuku Station in April 2026. This renewal eliminates the psychological stress of "worrying about the eyes of surroundings" that many matchmaking participants have, by using a unique "circular curtain". It promotes deeper and more sincere dialogue in a privacy-protected space. In the highly convenient Shinjuku area, IBJ will continue to strive to provide comfortable and high-quality services to create as many happy encounters as possible.

Solving "Psychological Barriers to Matchmaking" through Design In recent matchmaking, the importance of face-to-face "sense of security" has been re-evaluated in addition to efficiency. IBJ focused on the psychological stress of "surrounding eyes" that participants often feel, and reduced this through ingenuity in spatial design.

### 1. Spatial design that blocks lines of sight and allows concentration on dialogue By installing "circular curtains" at each table and physically blocking the eyes of the surroundings, the anxiety of "possibly being watched" is reduced. We have realized a highly private space where you can naturally concentrate on conversations.

### 2. Spatial design that changes depending on the scene By opening and closing the circular curtains, it is possible to flexibly switch the atmosphere of the space depending on the purpose and event content. One lounge provides two different spatial experiences.

- Bustling open space By opening the curtains, it becomes an open space where active communication among participants is born, such as hands-on events and exchange events.

- Private space for concentration and dialogue By closing the curtains, lines of sight are blocked, creating a calm space where you can carefully face the conversation between the two.