Recent reports suggest that 80% of Japanese singles actively seeking marriage are feeling 'marriage hunt fatigue', a term coined to illustrate the mentally and emotionally draining process of finding a spouse. This trend illuminates the escalating pressure within Japanese society to conform to traditional expectations about marriage, alongside economic struggles. The story stands as a stark reminder of the increasing emotional burden experienced by many Japanese millennials.

In Japan, marriage is seen as an important societal expectation, with lingering views of those who remain single—particularly women—being negative. Dating with the explicit goal of marriage, rather than for enjoyment or companionship, can pressure individuals and lead to 'marriage hunt fatigue' due to societal and familial expectations. Recent economic issues, such as stagnating salaries and the high cost of living, have added further pressure, making marriage seem an unattainable goal for many.

In the US or EU, more relaxed attitudes towards marriage prevail. There's often less pressure to marry at a certain age and there is greater acceptance of individuals choosing to remain single or cohabit without marrying. Their singles' dating scene tends to be less focused on marriage and more on building relationships for personal satisfaction, making societal-induced 'marriage fatigue' less prevalent.