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Meet people in Kumamoto

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

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About Kumamoto

  • Kumamoto is among the 20 largest cities in Japan, with a population of about 740,000.
  • Kumamoto is also the centre of the region that shares its name.
  • It's about 887 km to Tokyo, the country's largest city.
  • Close by: Kotō (6 km), Kōshi (12 km) and Tamana (19 km).

First-date ideas for Kumamoto

For a first meeting in Kumamoto, keep it simple: coffee in the centre, a walk in a park or along the main street, maybe a small concert. An hour is enough to know whether you want a second date.

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 Kumamoto

Who can I meet near Kumamoto?

Within 50 km of Kumamoto there are 38 towns and cities — Kotō, Ōmuta and Honmachi among them — with more than 2.5 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Kumamoto?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Kumamoto and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Kumamoto real people?

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 Kumamoto?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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