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A few facts about Aterazawa

  • Aterazawa has a population of about 7,600.
  • It's part of the Yamagata region.
  • Tokyo, the largest city in Japan, is about 303 km away.
  • The nearest bigger city is Tendō, about 14 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Yamagata (22 km), Tsuruoka (51 km) and Yonezawa (53 km).

First-date ideas for Aterazawa

In a small place like Aterazawa, many people date someone from a nearby town too. Meeting halfway — in Tendō, for example — keeps it easy for both of you.

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.

Dating in Aterazawa: questions and answers

How far around Aterazawa can I search?

Within 50 km of Aterazawa there are 22 towns and cities — Yamagata, Tendō and Higashine among them — with more than 720,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Aterazawa free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Aterazawa and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Aterazawa real?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Aterazawa?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Japan or abroad.

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