Akashi at a glance
- About 300,000 people live in Akashi.
- It's part of Hyōgo.
- It's about 441 km to Tokyo, the country's largest city.
- Towns nearby: Kobe (17 km), Kakogawachō-honmachi (21 km) and Nishinomiya (30 km).
Dating by city / Japan / Hyōgo / Akashi
Dating in Akashi
No one from Akashi has a public profile here yet. Create yours and people nearby will be able to find you.
First-date ideas for Akashi
A weekday evening works well in Akashi: places are quieter, you can actually hear each other, and there is no pressure to make it a long night.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Questions about dating in Akashi
Who can I meet near Akashi?
More than 8.9 million people live within 50 km of Akashi, in 41 towns and cities including Osaka, Kobe and Himeji. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Akashi?
Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Akashi or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Akashi real people?
YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.
Can I date someone from outside Akashi?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.