About Shimonoseki
- Shimonoseki has a population of about 270,000.
- It's the largest place in the Yamaguchi region.
- Tokyo, the largest city in Japan, is about 822 km away.
- Towns nearby: Kitakyushu (14 km), Sanyōonoda (22 km) and Yukuhashi (26 km).
Dating by city / Japan / Yamaguchi region / Shimonoseki
Singles in Shimonoseki
No one from Shimonoseki has a public profile here yet. Create yours and people nearby will be able to find you.
A first date in Shimonoseki
Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Shimonoseki. 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 Shimonoseki: questions and answers
Who can I meet near Shimonoseki?
Within 50 km of Shimonoseki there are 39 towns and cities — Kitakyushu, Ube and Iizuka among them — with more than 2.6 million residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Shimonoseki?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Shimonoseki 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 Shimonoseki 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 Shimonoseki?
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.