Discover Japan’s premier matchmaking service for professionals..

Thank you for your interest in La La Story’s premium Japanese matchmaking service.  After 18 years of successfully matching Japanese professionals, we now offer Pacific Match Global (PMG)– Japan’s most exclusive Traditional Omiai matchmaking service for Globally-minded elite professionals seeking marriage partner.

Why Choose Pacific Match Global?

🎎 The Gold Standard in Japanese Matchmaking

We practice authentic Omiai – Japan’s centuries-old marriage introduction system proven for:

• Meticulous screening of family values, education, and lifestyle
• Guidance on Japanese relationship customs
• Support through every stage of courtship
• Lasting unions (not casual dating)
• Family compatibility screening

“The Omiai process helped me understand what really matters in marriage.” – Australian client, 35

🔒 Discretion & Personalization

Our boutique service is ideal for:

• Executives (CEOs, lawyers, doctors)
• Entrepreneurs & IT engineers
• Academics, Scientists, Researchers and professionals

All clients are:
✓ Financially stable
✓ Internationally experienced
✓ Aged 28-58

🌏 Cross-Cultural Expertise

Founder Justine Kuriyama-Walls bridges Japanese and Western relationship norms:

• 20+ years matchmaking
• MBA-educated, Certified Matchmaker in US/Japan
• English/Japanese/French/Chinese speaking
• Board Advisor at Global Love Institute (NY)

How Our Omiai* Process Works – 5-step

1. Comprehensive Consultation
   • 90-minute deep dive into your values, dealbreakers, and lifestyle, marriage goals
2. Handpicked Matching
   • Selections from our database & exclusive international network
   • All candidates verified and interviewed
3. Arranged Introduction
   • Thoughtfully planned first meeting online/in-person
4. Cultural Navigation Coaching
   • Japanese dating etiquette
   • Communication style mediation
   • Family expectation management
5. Ongoing Support
   • Regular check-ins through courtship
   • Marriage preparation guidance

Recent Success:

• American tech executive + Japanese Business consultant (married 2023)
• Dutch Architect + Japanese interpreter (engaged 2024)

Why We’re Not a Dating Service

We are not offering dating service. We get to know you first. No online profile for you to access. Each match is handpicked. We introduce you to someone we have verified. Just like you go see a doctor, accountant, lawyer to get professional advice, why not ask love and relationship expert to increase chance to find the life partner? You will be pleasantly surprised by experiencing the ease of meeting the one! Life is so much better if you can share it with someone special! For more details, please visit PMG

Award winning Boutique Agency

La La Story and PMG brings together members of the International community. We ensure each client has the best possible opportunity to find a qualified potential life partner with similar lifestyle and the future vision. (La La Story bring in over 100,000 single men and women (as of Apr 2025) in our network through 3 alliances and exclusive International network partners.)

We are the Love headhunters for your personal life!…

Why Elite Professionals Choose Matchmaking

You’re successful but time-poor. Dating apps waste your energy with mismatches. As Japan’s premier marriage consultants, we:

• Remove the guesswork from finding a life partner
• Offer vetted matches with similar lifestyles
• Provide discretion traditional dating can’t

About Justine Kuriyama, Founder

The Most Credentialed International Matchmaker in Japan with 20+ years’ experience:

After years in corporate life, I discovered my true passion: helping exceptional people find love. At PMG, we combine Japan’s time-tested Omiai wisdom with modern matchmaking science

• BA (Business Management, U.S.) / MBA (International Business, Switzerland)
• Certifications:
  • Master Executive Matchmaker
  • Science-Based Relationship Coach
  • Life Design Counselor
  • The Rules™ Certified Coach
• Professional Memberships:
  • Board Advisor: Global Love Institute (NY)
  • Institute Bridal Japan (IBJ)
  • ATOMOS
  • Ukiyui-net

Career Milestones:

• Founded La La Story (2006) – 400+ Japanese marriages
• Established Nagomi Kai (2004) – 1,000+ professional women network
• Former multinational corporate executive (real estate investment)

“Life becomes richer when shared with the right partner. Don’t give up on finding yours.”