Japan municipality turns to big data for matchmaking

Japan municipality turns to big data for matchmaking

Photo taken May 12, 2017, shows the Tokyo branch of a matchmaking center that western Japan's Hyogo Prefecture set up with hopes that residents find partners in the capital who would then move to the prefecture on marriage. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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