Matchmaking Events in Japan

In the Japanese countryside, a matchmaking event is organized to address the country's declining population. Eligible bachelors and bachelorettes gather, with the support of local mascots and government officials, to find potential partners. The government is concerned about the economic implications of a shrinking population. Emma, a 29-year-old from Tokyo, participates in the event but leaves without success, contemplating her next steps.

What is the main purpose of the event in the Japanese countryside?

• To celebrate a local festival

• To showcase traditional Japanese culture

• To promote tourism in the area

• To help young people find partners

Who are the special guests at the matchmaking event?

• Famous Japanese actors

• Local business leaders

• The city's mascots, Masamitsu and his wife

• International celebrities

Why is the Japanese government organizing these matchmaking events?

• To promote cultural heritage

• To improve international relations

• To increase the population

• To boost the economy

What is the potential consequence of Japan's declining population?

• An increase in exports

• A rise in tourism

• An economic death spiral

• A cultural renaissance

How far did Emma travel to attend the matchmaking event?

• Four hours

• Three hours

• Two hours

• One hour

What was Emma's outcome at the matchmaking event?

• She made new friends

• She left empty-handed

• She found a partner

• She decided to move to the countryside

What is Emma's plan after the event?

• To start looking for a partner closer to home

• To travel to another city

• To attend more events in the countryside

• To give up on finding a partner