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Singles in Ōishida

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A few facts about Ōishida

  • About 6,900 people live in Ōishida.
  • It's part of the Yamagata region.
  • It's about 329 km to Tokyo, the country's largest city.
  • For a bigger city, Tendō is about 27 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Higashine (18 km), Yamagata (40 km) and Tsuruoka (50 km).

First-date ideas for Ōishida

In a small place like Ōishida, many people date someone from a nearby town too. Meeting halfway — in Tendō, for example — keeps it easy for both of you.

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 Ōishida: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Ōishida?

More than 790,000 people live within 50 km of Ōishida, in 24 towns and cities including Yamagata, Tsuruoka and Tendō. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Ōishida?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Ōishida 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 Ōishida 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 date someone from outside Ōishida?

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

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