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Meet people in Shima

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

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Shima at a glance

  • Shima has a population of about 48,000.
  • It's part of the Mie region.
  • It's about 301 km to Tokyo, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Matsusaka, about 39 km away.
  • Towns nearby: Ise (21 km), Tsu (53 km) and Handa (62 km).

First-date ideas for Shima

Shima is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Ise is close by.

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 Shima: questions and answers

How far around Shima can I search?

Within 50 km of Shima there are 13 towns and cities — Matsusaka, Ise and Saikū among them — with more than 480,000 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 Shima free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Shima 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 Shima real?

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. 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 Shima?

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

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