On Saturday, July 11, 2026, IBJ Matching — the matchmaking party service operated by IBJ Inc. (Representative Director and President: Kenjiro Tsuchiya; Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market: 6071), which boasts the highest number of successful engagements in Japan — will host a collaboration event with Shibuya Real Squid Game, an immersive facility recreating the world of the popular Netflix series Squid Game, at Tokyu Plaza Shibuya 3F inside Shibuya Fukuras.
Participants become players immersed in the show's world, enjoying interaction with others through missions in this large-scale, experience-based matchmaking event. Sharing the thrill and excitement generated within the game creates natural communication even among people meeting for the first time, offering a new kind of opportunity to meet someone.
Background
First impressions matter in matchmaking, but a short conversation alone makes it difficult to fully understand someone's personality or communication style. In recent years, there has also been growing demand not just for efficient encounters, but for natural interaction built through shared experiences.
IBJ Matching has previously held events centered on shared experiences, such as aquarium outings, escape-room-style puzzles, and seasonal events. Shared experiences not only spark conversation but also let participants share feelings of fun, surprise, and accomplishment, making it easier for people meeting for the first time to naturally grow closer.
Shibuya Real Squid Game, the facility featured in this collaboration, is a limited-time immersive venue that recreates the world of the globally popular Netflix series Squid Game with striking realism. Its biggest appeal lies in the emotions participants share and synchronize with one another. Sharing tension, excitement, encouragement for teammates, and a sense of accomplishment creates a new kind of natural interaction and encounter.
Working together to overcome challenges and reacting to unexpected twists also lets participants naturally glimpse each other's true personality, values, and way of communicating, things that words alone can't reveal. Encountering someone's authentic self offers a chance for deeper mutual understanding.
Highlights
① A Fully Immersive Encounter Set in the World of a Hit Drama
The event takes over the entire facility for a fully immersive experience, letting participants enjoy a thrilling, exciting game experience while interacting with others. Exclusive to this collaboration with IBJ, the event includes pair-based competitions and missions tackled by mixed-gender teams, designed to naturally spark conversation. It's an environment where even people meeting for the first time can easily find something to talk about.
② An Impressive Scale With Up to 100 Participants
The event is held on a scale of up to 100 participants, 50 men and 50 women. Meeting many people at once means encountering a wide range of values and personalities, expanding the chances of finding someone who's the right match for you.
③ No Stiff Formalities — Free Talk and Open Contact Exchange
After the game experience, a free-talk session lets conversation flow naturally among people who just overcame the same missions together. Exchanging contact information is entirely optional, making it easy to reach out to anyone who caught your interest. The relaxed atmosphere makes it easy to continue things afterward, whether that's an after-party or a follow-up date.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
- Time: 7:15 PM to 9:30 PM
- Venue: Tokyu Plaza Shibuya 3F, Shibuya Fukuras (3-minute walk from the South Ticket Gate West Exit of Shibuya Station)
- Capacity: Up to 100 participants
- Participation Fee: Men ¥7,800 / Women ¥4,800 (ticket fee included)
- Age Range: Men ages 25 to 39 / Women ages 24 to 37
- Event Page: https://www.partyparty.jp/party-detail/pid1769086
About IBJ Matching
IBJ Matching is a matchmaking service operated by IBJ Inc., a company listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. From one-on-one talks in private lounge rooms to a wide variety of events such as escape-room-style matchmaking and hobby-based mixers, the service achieves one of the industry's highest matching rates. Staff who have cleared rigorous customer-service training and role-play exercises run the service, aiming to improve satisfaction, and in turn, matching outcomes.
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