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Singles in Kuriyazawa

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A few facts about Kuriyazawa

  • Kuriyazawa has a population of about 7,200.
  • It's part of the Yamagata region.
  • It's about 360 km to Tokyo, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Sakata, about 34 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Shinjō (16 km), Yuzawa (37 km) and Tsuruoka (42 km).

Where to meet in Kuriyazawa

Everyone in Kuriyazawa knows the local café, which is exactly why it works for a first date: public, easy to find, no pressure. A walk around town can come after.

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 Kuriyazawa

Who can I meet near Kuriyazawa?

Within 50 km of Kuriyazawa there are 16 towns and cities — Tsuruoka, Sakata and Yuzawa among them — with more than 460,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Kuriyazawa?

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

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

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