Konkatsu: find your love

I read the article on Japan Times.

The way of finding a partner is changing as time goes by. Matchmaking party called Gokon is no longer held, but others such as Machikon and Shumikon are now popular. These events have brought the benefit to the economy of the town where the event taken place.

I have never participated in the event like this, many other my friends have taken part in though. According to the article, the more birth rate is decreasing, the less opportunity the chance we can find the best partner appears, which is true. However, I feel this doesn't make sense to me to have a matchmaking party and find a partner because the meeting isn't really what we look for but what happens to us without any expectation. Anyway, the good point is that there are some benefits not only for those finding a partner, but for economy in the area as well. I think this is the main purpose to have the matchmaking party and it is worth having for the town in which there isn't enough people to activate themselves.

Surprisingly, there are so many kinds of matchmaking parties in Japan. The event where fans of the anime gather is called Eva-kon, another people come to shrine is called Jisha-kon. I am just concerned about the Japanese future.

1 Do you want to participate in a matchmaking party? Why or Why not?

2 Do you think this is the best way to find your love?