Obihiro at a glance
- Obihiro has a population of about 170,000.
- It's part of Hokkaido.
- It's about 858 km to Tokyo, the country's largest city.
- Towns nearby: Otofuke (8 km), Sarubetsu (12 km) and Memuro-minami (14 km).
Dating by city / Japan / Hokkaido / Obihiro
Dating in Obihiro
No one from Obihiro has a public profile here yet. Create yours and people nearby will be able to find you.
A first date in Obihiro
Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Obihiro. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.
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 Obihiro: questions and answers
Who can I meet near Obihiro?
Within 50 km of Obihiro there are 13 towns and cities — Otofuke, Sarubetsu and Memuro-minami among them — with more than 310,000 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 Obihiro?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Obihiro 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 Obihiro real people?
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 meet someone who doesn't live in Obihiro?
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.