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Dating in Shōbu

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

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About Shōbu

  • Shōbu has a population of about 22,000.
  • It lies in the Saitama region.
  • It's about 43 km to Tokyo, the country's largest city.
  • The nearest bigger city is Kazo, about 6 km away.
  • Close by: Saitama (18 km), Kumagaya (20 km) and Kawagoe (20 km).

First-date ideas for Shōbu

In a town like Shōbu, an evening walk and a coffee are plenty for a first meeting. Pick a place you both know and tell a friend where you are going.

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 Shōbu

Who can I meet near Shōbu?

Within 50 km of Shōbu there are 102 towns and cities — Tokyo, Saitama and Kawaguchi among them — with more than 2 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 Shōbu?

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

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Shōbu?

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

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