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Dating in Furano

Members from Furano and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.

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About Furano

  • Furano has a population of about 21,000.
  • It lies in Hokkaido.
  • It's about 882 km to Tokyo, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Asahikawa, about 47 km away.
  • Close by: Shimo-furano (less than 1 km), Kami-furano (14 km) and Ashibetsu (24 km).

Where to meet in Furano

Furano is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Shimo-furano is close by.

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 Furano

How far around Furano can I search?

Within 50 km of Furano there are 19 towns and cities — Asahikawa, Takikawa and Bibai among them — with more than 610,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Furano free on YADate?

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

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

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