Reviews From Previously Single Professionals
🎉✨ Exciting news! ✨🎉
We received a joyful report from a wonderful couple who got married this year: they welcomed their long-awaited baby! Although they’re a bit sleep-deprived, they’re enjoying incredibly happy days. 💕
In the lower left photo, you can see the delighted grandparents meeting their grandchild for the first time. With the family growing, even more lively and fun days are ahead! 👶❤️
Congratulations! I’ve given plenty of advice to the new dad on how to pamper the new mom—lol!
ANOTHER SATISFIED CLIENT
This summer, our male member who went to Japan to meet potential future partners shared his travel diary with us (leaving out the dating details). From his stories, you can tell he enjoyed not just the dates but also the whole Japan trip. Wouldn't you love to have a fantastic date in Japan too?
LOVE AND DISCOVERY: A SUMMER JOURNEY THROUGH JAPAN
My July 2024 trip to Japan was very full of memorable activities and places!
One of the first places I visited was Ueno, an area known for its museums, and of which it has at least six. I visited the National Museum of Nature and Science and The Tokyo National Museum. At the National Museum of Nature and Science, I particularly enjoyed seeing the geological history of the Japanese islands, and how they are continually being formed by an intersection of multiple tectonic plates, unlike any other place in the world. I also learned a bit about the many different and unique plants and animals across the varying temperate zones of Japan from the subarctic in northernmost Hokkaido to the subtropical in the southernmost islands. At the Tokyo National Museum, I enjoyed the old look and feel of its interiors as it is the oldest museum in Japan; in some ways, it reminded me of San Francisco City Hall, also built in the 1800s. I saw ancient artwork, national treasures, and artifacts across Asia, that I had not seen before in the west. Although it rained the days I visited these museums, it was a refreshing cooldown from the heat of the prior days.
In Yokohama, I visited four unique places: The Planetarium, the Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise, Chinatown, and... Costco! The Sea Paradise reminded me of a hybrid between the Boardwalk in Atlantic City New Jersey, SeaWorld in San Diego California, and Disneyland in Anaheim California. It had quite a vast aquarium, and even terrestrial wildlife, including the red panda, which I never saw before in real life. In Chinatown, there are places with all you can eat dim sum, including at night, and that are open late which is not as common in the Chinatowns of the USA. Costco was unlike any in America, with much more varieties of fresh foods, bakery goods, snacks, recipes, and food court items like Hawaiian pizza. I came across a 2.62 carat diamond that was internally flawless and colorless, appraised at over $200k USD by the US Gemological Society, but on sale for $20M yen (less than $200k USD!!). No, I did not buy this jewelry, unfortunately! But maybe I will someday!!
I did spend one very hot day in Osaka, that seemed even hotter than Tokyo. Shin Osaka station seemed to be much hotter inside compared to Tokyo station. Standing in line at Shin Osaka trying to get a shinkansen ticket was indeed a heated test of patience! I journeyed to Osaka thinking that getting a Rolex there may be easier than my previous experience at Ginza. But, details aside, the result was essentially the same. Overall, there is a selection and application process to buying a Rolex, and the watches they do sell are very few and not commonly known. Basically, I learned that getting a Rolex in Japan is no easier than in the US, but it isn't unique to Japan; it's a common problem worldwide. Oh, well..
My favorite area to visit in Tokyo hands down every time is Ginza and Chiyoda City. The shopping, dining, and ambience are unlike any other place in the world. In the Mitsukoshi mall, there is a permanent koi fish exhibit that I still like to visit. I discovered that Ginza Tanaka is a great place to get great quality jewelry, and tax-free as a foreigner! Tokyo Kyukyodo had very interesting paper stationary and gifts, including wind chimes and three-dimensional pop-up greeting cards. I also took a walk to the Imperial Hotel and found several interesting shops in the basement, one of which sold ancient coins, including a gold coin of Alexander the Great dated over 300 BCE from ancient Greece! There are some great dining options inside the hotel as well, including the Rendezvous Lounge and the Parkside Diner. Just a few blocks walk from the Imperial Hotel is Kagami Crystal, that sells some of the most impressive crystal glassware I've ever seen, and makes for great souvenirs and gifts to friends and family. I also enjoyed some of the best sushi I've ever had at Sushi Onodera and Sushiko-Honten.
For a more relaxing trip, I enjoyed visiting the Nezu Museum in Omotesando. It was similar to the Tokyo National Museum, but smaller and thus more intimate-feeling and personal. There are ancient artifacts but housed in a more contemporary setting and type of museum. It also has a nice garden and tea house. Also in Omotesando, I enjoyed a reservation to a live music and dinner at Blue Note Tokyo, and had fun trying on different sunglasses and eyewear at Gentle Monster! Finally, I went to the world-famous TeamLabs light and optics exhibit in Roppongi Hills. It was a sensory overload of many lights and optical illusions, like walking through a dimensional portal into a different world!
I should add another unique find in Chiyoda City. I found a Chinese restaurant near Shin Ochanomizu station called Manryu. They have a lunch special that includes a big scoop of fried rice, scrambled eggs, grilled chicken, two piece shumai, and chicken soup - a very large portion of food - for just 950 yen (about $6 USD)! This sort of portion and pricing is unheard of in Chinese restaurants in the US. It was great-tasting, good quality food at a great price. But, I had to wait outside in line for a bit as the restaurant is very small but with many customers - inside, there is only open-kitchen seating and a few small tables. And since all the seating is so close to the kitchen, it's very hot inside so I had to be ready to sweat it out a little bit and not mind the smell of a kitchen on me when I left! But, it was very much worth it, and was a great find on a fun journey!
Overall, this was probably my best trip to Japan in nearly 14 years, it ranks up there with my very first visit in 2010. Japan is a very impressive and special place in my heart and memories. I hope to return again very soon, I miss it already!!
This matchmaking service has been truly life changing for the both of us and has allowed us to discover a marriage partner that we can spend a meaningful life full of love and experiences with. When we were first introduced to each other we had a chemistry of connection. There was finally that feeling of an individual that really understood the depth of who we are. Since then we were in contact for several months and then decided to “tie the knot!”
Throughout this process we have both been able to experience the benefits of using a matchmaking service like Glow. Once having joined this service we were both greeted with the embrace of a cheerful understanding of who the both of us were and are personalities. Throughout the process we have been able to constantly communicate with Miyoko about our thoughts and feels as we have gone through the process of match making. She has been great at providing supportive advice and guidance throughout the process.
Ultimately, this has been one of the best experiences of our lives and we are grateful for it. Thank you so much for everything Glow!
-S, 25 & D, 25
We had lunch with the couple who will get married this summer and his parents to celebrate their engagement. His parents repeatedly thanked us for finding a wonderful bride for their son. I could tell that the entire family has warmly accepted her and is very happy. Please see the great comment below!
“Thanks to Miyoko I have the best wife I could have possibly found. She is traditional and really sweet and kind. I found my wife in just a few months. This is the perfect place to find your future wife. If you are looking for a traditional and beautiful wife you are in the right place. I would not waste time or money on other dating website, Miyoko is the best private matchmaker, and she is on top of everything and will help you find the right match you are looking for.”
-Jason - Chairman and CEO
Update: The couple, who are preparing for marriage this summer, along with his parents.
I have good news I wanted to share with you. The woman living in Tokyo you introduced me to is moving to Los Angeles to come live with me, and we are planning on getting married in 2024! Your advice throughout the match making process has been very helpful for me, thank you for steering me in the right direction. You have a gift of understanding people and communicating in a way that makes it easy for people of different cultures to understand. With my sincerest gratitude, happy holidays, and I look forward to talking with you again soon.
Anonymous
Working with Miyoko has been a great pleasure. She is a very detailed and dedicated matchmaker. Glow Matchmaking is a no pressure system that allows you the opportunity to make decisions on potential matches with extensive profiles. I received a match that has been a great fit, she is very sweet, spontaneous, positive, and caring personality. Her passion for connection and appreciation has been wonderful.
In this experience, I have received a person that understands me and I understand her. We are growing to learn from each other more and more...
They also give constructive feedback throughout the process to help guide you and your matches to understand each other. Their system is for people that are serious about marriage and seeking a long-term relationship. Which for me is the perfect fit! Thank you Glow, you've been a big help!
D, 20s'
STOP THE VIRUS,
NOT YOUR LOVE
My experience with Glow and Miyoko far exceeded my expectations. I truly had an amazing and fantastic experience. I had heard about this service from one of my colleagues who met a wonderful person through this site, so was willing to give this a try, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, I thought this might be a great time to have somebody match my needs and expectations. I had been dating online for several years and without much luck in finding a life partner. I've had fun with the process, but I found that it really takes a ton of dates and work to find someone worth dating. Still, what I came to realize is that, in order for me to really go the distance with someone, I needed someone truly spectacular. Enter Glow service. They take a great deal of time to really get to know the needs of their clients and only present quality individuals who actually meet the true expectations of their clients, it's all about the quality and not quantity. Miyoko truly cares about the entire experience of her clients from start to finish and takes great pains to learn from each encounter she sets up. When I spoke with Miyoko she was incredibly warm and did a great job of extracting the right information from me in order to find not just the type of person I was asking for but the one I really needed. I could see that she was really assessing things on another level. I don't think it always works this way, but all it took was one match for me to get everything I could ever ask for and more. It took just a few candidates to meet the person who I really loved back in March 2020 and she moved just 5 months later, and now, here in 2021 we are getting married and expecting a baby girl. It's really unbelievable how quickly and smoothly this all evolved and I am eternally grateful to Miyoko and her team who helped make this all possible. I was hesitant about taking the plunge but unbelievably grateful I jumped in! Miyoko Arigato gozaimasu.
Dr. U, Age 51, Physician in Hawaii
We received the following message from one of our female members, who provided an update regarding a man she met through our service.
Glow Testimonial:
"In February I moved to the state where he lives. We visited his family at the end of February and stayed with them for a week. I had a chance to meet his cousins, aunt, uncle, and all his relatives, and they were genuinely nice people. I really enjoyed meeting them.
I was assigned to the homestay program and started school from my host family's house in March. On weekends, I was spending time with him. However, due to COVID-19, I was no longer able to go to school and my classes were switched to online, so I cancelled my homestay and moved into his place.
This fast move was not what we expected but living together gave us a chance to get to know each other much better, and we are very happy. Since he was off the last two weeks of March, we were together all the time at home. However, he went back to work this week. During this time, we discussed a lot of things like where we will live, how we will raise our kids, what kind of family we want to have. In our case, this shelter in place order gave us a great opportunity to make our relationship closer and tighter.
Of course, I'm hoping this corona virus situation gets better, but because we are in this together, we try to make rules together, look after each other's family, and enjoy the time at home. We were planning to visit Japan to meet my side of the family, but now we don't know if it will be possible. I hope the virus will be contained soon.
I wish you good health and safety!"
K, age 32, International Student
THEY ARE SO IN LOVE
Glow Testimonial:
After more than two years of working with Miyoko san and the staff at Glow, I met the most wonderful Japanese lady that is caring, compassionate, thoughtful and fun to be with! Miyoko san and her staff were always trying hard to find a nice match for me through the years, and I greatly appreciate their passion for matching like-minded singles together and how they always made themselves available to me. I can't thank Miyoko san and Glow enough! Thank you again for introducing me to such a wonderful lady.
P, Age 44, Physician in Dallas
Meeting Women In Japan
We have introduced him to one of our female members in San Francisco while she was visiting in the Bay Area and he will visit Tokyo in December and meet her again!
Glow Testimonial:
I have recently started interacting with Glow Japan and Ohashi san here in the Bay Area with the purpose of meeting a Japanese woman in Japan. During our first meeting, Ohashi san was very clear on the intent of most of the Glow Japan members as well as walking me through the introduction process. Additional interactions with Ohashi san has only solidified my opinion of her and Glow Japan as both honest and very professional, with very quick follow up emails and telephone exchanges after an introduction. The more I work with her and Glow Japan, the more I am coming to the realization that enlisting their help on finding the right Japanese woman for me, it has been one of the best decisions I have made in the last few years.
Mike, Vice President of Advanced Technologies
2018 WEDDINGS
LONG-DISTANCE LOVE
Glow testimonial:
Miyoko is a very thorough and detailed Matchmaker professional. She was more than happy to assist me with all my concerns and was always very thoughtful and insightful. Miyoko helped with my confidence and the aspects of Japanese culture and society. I am very grateful to her, and Glow Matchmakers, for my experience and positive outcome.
- John, Seattle.
A RECENT GLOW MARRIAGE!
A BEAUTIFUL SUCCESS STORY
A GLOW MATCH MAKERS SUCCESS STORY
Some brief highlights of the effort were:
• Handling very specific requirements on physical appearance (both facial and body type), educational background and character traits.
• Personally composed a detailed personal profile whose tone and content were specifically targeted to the Japanese lady audience, with pointers on professional profile photography process as well. From feedback, the Japanese ladies were impressed with the quality of profile in comparison to profiles they received from other agencies.
• A trip to Japan, for which the preparations were difficult and under a short timeframe. In this case, there were multiple rounds of outreach to convince ladies I was interested in to attend, resulting in their final attendance. In addition, several ladies required booking at the last minute, a day before the scheduled meeting slots upon my arrival in Japan. Cross-country coordination at night time occurred between multiple Glow staff and sister company staff to ensure the ladies could confirm and attend.
These efforts and more resulted in a successful meeting with a committed, high character and beautiful Japanese lady, just in time for the holidays. We have enjoyed an extended amount of time together during the holidays and received compliments on the character and beauty of the lady from my friends of various backgrounds. We look forward to meeting her family shortly after the New Year, with an eye towards a final commitment, all within several weeks of introductions
ANOTHER HAPPY CLIENT
A HAPPY MARRIAGE THANKS TO GLOW MATCH MAKERS
ANOTHER SATISFIED CLIENT
I recently returned from my first trip to Japan. Glow biz arranged meetings with several terrific high-quality ladies that met my criteria perfectly, and I had the time of my life socializing with them in Tokyo. Glow gave me many helpful suggestions on travel arrangements that made things smooth and enjoyable. Thanks Glow, my dreams are coming true!
A note to the men: don't go only by the lady's age or photo; several times I was blown away at how much chemistry there was in person. You've got to get out there and meet them!
-Paul, Age 50, Insurance Broker
Update: Paul got married this Spring! Wishing both of you the best of things in your marriage.
SUCCESS WITH GLOW MATCH MAKERS
I can highly recommend the staff at Glow and the service they provide. They did a great job of understanding the kind of partner I was looking for and introducing me to women who really met those criteria. I could tell that they really put a lot of energy into finding women I would like--it's a very personalized service. Being with Glow didn't stop me from looking on my own, but in a strange way it made me more confident, as knowing I had dates arranged made me more relaxed about introducing myself to others. Since I'm not partial to bars and didn't enjoy Internet dating, I really looked forward to the nights when they had a date set up for me. I've recommended the service to friends and would join it again if I needed.
-Jeff, Age 50, Architect
