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Dating in Nakano, Nagano

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Nakano at a glance

  • About 43,000 people live in Nakano.
  • It's part of the Nagano region.
  • Tokyo, the largest city in Japan, is about 167 km away.
  • For a bigger city, Nagano is about 20 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Ueda (39 km), Jōetsu (46 km) and Saku (60 km).

First-date ideas for Nakano

Nakano is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Nagano is close by.

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 Nakano: questions and answers

How far around Nakano can I search?

More than 1.2 million people live within 50 km of Nakano, in 27 towns and cities including Nagano, Jōetsu and Ueda. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Nakano free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Nakano 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 Nakano 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 meet someone who doesn't live in Nakano?

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

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