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Singles in Honchō, Hokkaido

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

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Honchō at a glance

  • About 5,000 people live in Honchō.
  • It lies in Hokkaido.
  • Tokyo, the largest city in Japan, is about 862 km away.
  • For a bigger city, Obihiro is about 38 km away.
  • Close by: Ikeda (21 km), Sarubetsu (27 km) and Kamihonbetsu (37 km).

First-date ideas for Honchō

From Honchō it is perfectly normal to suggest meeting in a bigger town nearby. People here do it all the time, and neither of you has to worry about running into the neighbours.

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 Honchō: questions and answers

How far around Honchō can I search?

More than 270,000 people live within 50 km of Honchō, in 9 towns and cities including Obihiro, Otofuke and Sarubetsu. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Honchō free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Honchō or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Honchō 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 date someone from outside Honchō?

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

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