An Australian man met a Japanese lady even in this pandemic
OzMatch, an International matchmaking agency for Australian singles and Japanese singles organises one or two OMIAI almost every Saturday. What is an OMIAI? I will tell you later.
We had a OMIAI last Saturday and it went very well. Here is his feedback:
When I joined I didn’t know what to expect nor did I know how this would all work in this state of a pandemic. When I met Misao she put me at ease and was very accommodating towards my requests. Within about 2 weeks I met a lovely lady who I’m getting to know now. The great thing I have seen so far is I am really getting to know my partner compared to how I met people in the past. Thanks to Misao for making this possible and making my partner and I think outside our boundaries. Remember to keep an open mind.
Keeping an open mind is the key to success
I would like to explain a little bit more this member.
He contacted us two months ago. We had a 30 minute free consultation. He told me why he separated from his ex partner and also what he was looking for. He had a very positive attitude and great communication skills.
I thought I could find him someone nice.
At the beginning, he was looking for Japanese ladies in Australia. I totally understood it. Everyone wants to meet someone near them, not 7000km away.
But I would like to tell you this.
Don’t look at this period of the pandemic as a negative thing for dating, think of it as an investment for the rest of your life. Sure, you can’t visit Japan and she can’t visit you but this gives you the chance to get to know someone and take your time. Start thinking outside the box and get away from the idea that your future partner needs to live nearby. We live in a global village now.
So waiting for the next 6 months or more might be worth it for the rest of your life.
Your future partner might not live in Australia
When the OMIAI finishes, I usually talk to each of the participants separately immediately after.
I remember what he said and what she said. He said that he didn’t realise how much they had in common. The conversation flowed and he could talk openly. He seemed very happy.
Do you want to know what she said? She said exactly the same thing as him. And she seemed super happy.
I just got a message from her tonight. She said that she received his morning text messages since the OMIAI and that made her day.
I also got a message from him, too. He said that they had a video call that went for two hours and they both loved it.
If he didn’t open his mind to other possibilities with overseas women then this happy event would not have happened for both of them.
You too can have your own story if you only keep your mind open to new possibilities. JOIN NOW !!
What is OMIAI, a traditional Japanese introduction system ?
Oops, I haven’t told you what OMIAI is.
OMIAI is a traditional Japanese introduction system. OMIAI means ‘see-meeting’. It is a traditional practise where men and women are introduced to each other by family members or a leader in the community who act as mediators.
The potential couple would meet, see whether they were compatible and if they were, after a period of time, would be married.Throughout Japanese history, OMIAI was quite a formal affair but in modern times it is organized by introduction agencies. In Japan, every weekend, hundreds of OMIAI meetings take place.
The benefit of the OMIAI system especially in relation to international matchmaking is that they smooth out any misunderstandings due to language or cultural differences and are always there to guide and answer questions. You don’t have to do it alone.