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Dating in Obanazawa

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

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A few facts about Obanazawa

  • Obanazawa has a population of about 21,000.
  • It lies in the Yamagata region.
  • It's about 330 km to Tokyo, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Tendō, about 28 km away.
  • Close by: Higashine (18 km), Yamagata (41 km) and Tomiya (48 km).

Where to meet in Obanazawa

Daytime dates suit a town like Obanazawa: a late breakfast or a walk before lunch feels relaxed and ends on its own.

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 Obanazawa

How far around Obanazawa can I search?

Within 50 km of Obanazawa there are 25 towns and cities — Yamagata, Ōsaki and Furukawa among them — with more than 900,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Obanazawa free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Obanazawa 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 Obanazawa 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. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Obanazawa?

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

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