A graded reader for learners of English (EFL) Level 2 - A1/A2 Starter (2) Word count: 3,276 Konkatsu is a Japanese word. It means "searching for a husband/wife." There are eight true stories in this book. Eight Japanese men talk about their experiences when dating and searching for a wife in Japan. One man had a traditional marriage introduction and met the woman of his dreams. Another man met his future wife at a singles party. Some other men are not so lucky. One man has been to many parties, but he has not found a woman he likes. Another man enjoys his single life. He doesn