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A few facts about Echizen

  • Echizen has a population of about 83,000.
  • It's part of Fukui.
  • It's about 318 km to Tokyo, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Fukui-shi, about 20 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Nagahama (57 km), Komatsu (63 km) and Hikone (71 km).

Where to meet in Echizen

In a town like Echizen, an evening walk and a coffee are plenty for a first meeting. Pick a place you both know and tell a friend where you are going.

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 Echizen

How far around Echizen can I search?

Within 50 km of Echizen there are 16 towns and cities — Fukui-shi, Sakai and Takefu among them — with more than 910,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Echizen free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Echizen 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 Echizen real?

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 meet someone who doesn't live in Echizen?

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

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