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Meet people in Sapporo

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

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A few facts about Sapporo

  • With about 2 million people, Sapporo is one of the ten biggest cities in Japan.
  • It's the largest place in Hokkaido.
  • It's about 833 km to Tokyo, the country's largest city.
  • Close by: Ebetsu (17 km), Ishikari (19 km) and Kitahiroshima (20 km).

A first date in Sapporo

Big cities make it easy to keep a first date short and neutral. Meet at a coffee place in a busy area, and if it goes well, walk somewhere nearby instead of planning a whole evening.

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 Sapporo

How far around Sapporo can I search?

Within 50 km of Sapporo there are 17 towns and cities — Ebetsu, Otaru and Chitose among them — with more than 2.6 million residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Sapporo free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Sapporo 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 Sapporo 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. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Sapporo?

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

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