I’m a 64-year-old senior member.

I’m Saito, a columnist♪ Since this is also a dating club, I feel that—setting money aside—it may be a little difficult for someone in his 60s to succeed here, so to speak. (I can’t say this applies to everyone, since there are thousands of female members.) Of course, there are plenty of men in their 60s who are extremely popular with women. But the ones around me tend to be good-looking and pleasant, and often well-known enough that they use dating clubs for that very reason. (I don’t know any CEOs around me who make advances on women at their company or on women who applied for jobs there.) Rather than trying to compete with men in their 40s and 50s, wouldn’t it be best to create the impression that you’re not competing with anyone—you simply like the person asking the question? For that reason, I also agree that the selection method Mr. Maezawa mentioned is a good one. Also, as everyone has said, there are plenty of women whose profiles indicate that they have no problem dating someone in his 60s. It may also be worth asking about options that differ from your usual choices or asking for recommendations. Sorry if this is presumptuous coming from someone inexperienced.

I’m a 60-something man still trying to find his way. Everyone’s answers have been so wonderful that there’s really no need for me to add anything… but I’m in my 60s, after all.(^^ゞ Some men can’t date women above a certain age, while others have no age restrictions at all—and some don’t state their preferences clearly. If you read profiles carefully, you shouldn’t end up saying, “I couldn’t meet a good woman because of her age,” should you? Even with an age filter, there are plenty of wonderful women out there. To remain an attractive man in his 60s… as だて◎ゆめさん said, it’s about having the emotional maturity to value and treat women well, along with a youthful spirit—not trying to look artificially young. Regarding the story about Shohei Hino, I ride a bicycle too, and I have plenty of stamina from doing fairly long rides on weekends. If only I had that kind of sex appeal as well, I’d be unbeatable… lol.

Maezawa from the Corporate Planning Office here. > Some women say that anyone over 60 is out of the question!! Many women also feel that dating someone older than their own father is impossible. So for women around 20, that generally means men in their 40s or older are out of the question. There are plenty of women who feel that way, so saying that anyone over 60 is impossible is relatively mild. But does that mean they’ll turn you down when you make an offer? Women who have been registered for several months or more rarely refuse outright. They’ll usually go for dinner just to see whether you’re actually what they had in mind. So I think the real challenge begins once you meet in person. First, you need to make sure you look clean and well-groomed. Your overall appearance matters too. Apparently, the goal isn’t to look stylish or handsome, but simply to present yourself in a way that won’t make the other person uncomfortable. Naturally, choosing the right place to eat is also important. For a first date, a cheap pub or family restaurant is completely out of the question. You need to look for a restaurant the woman will enjoy. When making the offer, you can ask what she’d like to eat. It’s a good idea to find out what she likes and dislikes, then decide on the restaurant in advance. Once the meal begins, conversation is important. If she talks willingly, taking on the role of a listener can work well. But some women may be too nervous to talk, so it’s also a good idea to bring up topics yourself while observing how she responds. The goal is for the conversation to become lively and for her to genuinely enjoy herself. If you don’t become close during the first meal, it might be worth having enough leeway to make plans for the following week and meet for dinner again. If you hit it off right away, you can smoothly invite her to continue spending time together after the meal. > So you’re saying not to rely on the power of money. This may sound harsh, but if that attitude comes through in various ways, things may not work out—not necessarily because of your age, but because of that mindset. First, you should try to develop the mindset of being willing to pay whatever allowance the other person asks for. Once you have that kind of financial leeway, you’ll probably be turned down less often. Men who have that kind of composure come across as attractive and confident as people, regardless of their appearance.

I’m だて◎ゆめ, a male member. I’m also over 60. In my case, I first make sure not to approach women who say they can’t date anyone over 60 (lol). Next comes the composure that comes with age. I make a point of avoiding offers aimed only at women who are new to the club or especially attractive (the reason is omitted). There are plenty of attractive women registered at the club, so I select around 20 who don’t seem to be receiving a flood of offers and who might be willing to meet someone like me. Then I tell the club staff, “Is there anyone good among these? Anyone is fine… I promise I won’t cause any trouble or make complaints,” and I only make an offer to someone the staff recommends by saying, “How about her?” If you strictly follow those two points, your chances of meeting an attractive, wonderful woman increase dramatically. In short, for men in their 60s: “Know your place—luxury is the enemy!” (lol) Also: > If you have any techniques for being liked by women that can compete with men in their 40s and 50s, please tell me. Let’s assume we can’t rely on money. ↑ I don’t think there’s any magic solution like that. Men in their 40s and 50s have the looks, ability, and confidence—they’re practically “unbeatable” in this world. For men in their 60s, the one thing we must never lose out on to our formidable younger counterparts (lol) is sincerely facing the woman who appears before us. She’s finally come along. Staying by her side and treating her with kindness, care, and importance—that’s the only technique I believe can compete with men in their 40s and 50s. Of course, you can’t discuss this without mentioning the power of money. Men in their 60s can’t meet attractive women at a dating club without having some financial leeway. This is precisely the area where we can gain an overwhelming advantage over men in their 40s and 50s—and the perfect time to show that mature composure (lol).