Machikon (街コン) is a large matchmaking party event taking place in the whole town.
Unlike the typical matchmaking party, participants at least 100 people or more, in the scale larger ones events is about 3000 people.
It is one set in the same sex two or more people. They visit a few eateries in the venue. Often, it is possible for participants to eat and drink at fixed prices by presenting the participation certificate, such as wristband with each store, as long as they finish within the time limit,
Origin is "Miyakon" of Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, which was held in 2004. Then, Machikon has spread to cities across the country.
This kind of approach has been held across the country, as the event of "creation of meeting point" and "regional revitalization." It has attracted people's attention.
