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Dating in Yamagata, Yamagata

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A few facts about Yamagata

  • Yamagata has a population of about 250,000.
  • Yamagata is also the centre of the region that shares its name.
  • Tokyo, the largest city in Japan, is about 289 km away.
  • Close by: Tendō (13 km), Sagae (18 km) and Higashine (23 km).

A first date in Yamagata

A weekday evening works well in Yamagata: places are quieter, you can actually hear each other, and there is no pressure to make it a long night.

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 Yamagata

How far around Yamagata can I search?

Within 50 km of Yamagata there are 37 towns and cities — Sendai, Yonezawa and Tendō among them — with more than 2.2 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 Yamagata free on YADate?

Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Yamagata 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 Yamagata 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 date someone from outside Yamagata?

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

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