[pierrec]

There's an interesting HN touch in that article:

"Some males are now joining dating sites specifically made for men looking to become Mukoyōshi, and be adopted by families who need a male successor for their businesses."

[pyre]

Are they really "dating" sites if the purpose is just to get adopted as a male successor?

[enqk]

I think typically they would also marry the daughter of the current owner.

[eloisant]

I can imagine the pitch to VCs: "It's Monster meets OkCupid!"

[snlacks]

Maybe you're onto something, OKCupid has a better track record as the method is actually based on some type of observable patterns. :)

[sliverstorm]

i.e. dating with an ulterior motive. See: Golddigger

[phaemon]

I think the motive is the exact opposite of 'ulterior'.