About Yao
- Yao is part of the Osaka urban area, about 12 km from the centre.
- About 270,000 people live here.
- Tokyo, the largest city in Japan, is about 391 km away.
- Close by: Ikoma (12 km), Tondabayashichō (13 km) and Amagasaki (20 km).
Dating by city / Japan / Osaka region / Osaka / Yao
Dating in Yao
No one from Yao has a public profile here yet. Create yours and people nearby will be able to find you.
A first date in Yao
Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Yao. 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 Yao: questions and answers
How far around Yao can I search?
More than 12 million people live within 50 km of Yao, in 70 towns and cities including Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.
Is online dating in Yao free on YADate?
Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Yao or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.
Are the profiles near Yao real?
YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, everyone shown in search has confirmed an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I date someone from outside Yao?
Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in Japan or abroad. Members from 22 countries are on YADate so far.
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.