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Dating in Kotō

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About Kotō

Kotō is home to about 540,000 people, among the 50 largest places in Japan.
It lies in the Kumamoto region.
Tokyo, the largest city in Japan, is about 883 km away.
Close by: Kumamoto (6 km), Kōshi (13 km) and Tamana (25 km).

A first date in Kotō

Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Kotō. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.

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 Kotō: questions and answers

How far around Kotō can I search?

Within 50 km of Kotō there are 35 towns and cities — Kumamoto, Ōmuta and Honmachi among them — with more than 2.4 million residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Kotō free on YADate?

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

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