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Dating in Shikaoi

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About Shikaoi

  • Shikaoi has a population of about 5,300.
  • It's part of Hokkaido.
  • It's about 872 km to Tokyo, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Obihiro, about 27 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Shimizu (14 km), Otofuke (21 km) and Memuro-minami (22 km).

A first date in Shikaoi

In a small place like Shikaoi, many people date someone from a nearby town too. Meeting halfway — in Obihiro, 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 Shikaoi: questions and answers

How far around Shikaoi can I search?

Within 50 km of Shikaoi there are 11 towns and cities — Obihiro, Otofuke and Sarubetsu among them — with more than 300,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Shikaoi free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Shikaoi 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 Shikaoi 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 meet someone who doesn't live in Shikaoi?

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

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