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Singles in Yokohama

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Yokohama at a glance

  • Yokohama is one of the three largest cities in Japan, with about 3.8 million inhabitants.
  • It's the largest place in Kanagawa.
  • It's about 29 km to Tokyo, the country's largest city.
  • Towns nearby: Kawasaki (11 km), Machida (22 km) and Chigasaki (25 km).

A first date in Yokohama

Big cities make it easy to keep a first date short and neutral. Meet at a coffee place in a busy area, and if it goes well, walk somewhere nearby instead of planning a whole evening.

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 Yokohama: questions and answers

How far around Yokohama can I search?

More than 23 million people live within 50 km of Yokohama, in 46 towns and cities including Tokyo, Kawasaki and Chiba. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Yokohama free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Yokohama 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 Yokohama 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. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Yokohama?

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

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