About Maki
- About 29,000 people live in Maki.
- It lies in the Niigata region.
- It's about 240 km to Tokyo, the country's largest city.
- For a bigger city, Sanjō is about 16 km away.
- Close by: Tsubame (10 km), Shirone (12 km) and Niitsu-honchō (22 km).
Dating by city / Japan / Niigata region / Maki
Dating in Maki
Members from Maki and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.
Where to meet in Maki
In a town like Maki, an evening walk and a coffee are plenty for a first meeting. Pick a place you both know and tell a friend where you are going.
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 Maki: questions and answers
Who can I meet near Maki?
More than 1.7 million people live within 50 km of Maki, in 19 towns and cities including Niigata, Nagaoka and Shibata. 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 Maki?
Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Maki or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Maki 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. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Maki?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.