Looking for love? Interested in meeting new people? Check out these 10 dating apps that are popular in Japan. By Whitney Hubbell Aug 30, 8 min read 2. Recently, the Tokyo government announced that it would launch a dating app to address the issue, at least within the capital. The announcement quickly went viral, but the app joins a long lineup of dating apps in Japan. Whether or not this app will succeed in getting more singles in a city of millions of people to marry remains to be seen.
Here are 10 popular dating apps that are popular in Japan. The most well-known dating app, Tinder, which pioneered the swipe function, is popular worldwide, including Japan. But Tinder in Japan is not the same as in other countries, which is…interesting. When swiping through women, many profiles will be bots, and much of the rest will have exaggerated purikura photos. If you have the patience to swipe through these profiles, you can use this app to find successful dates and people to hang out with.
Users of this app represent a diverse range of people who live in Japan, and profiles often indicate the languages in which they can communicate. Consequently, Japanese users tend to be comfortable using English or other languages. Its target audience is Japanese people looking for a serious relationship that could lead to marriage, so it is not for the casual dater.
Though most users are Japanese people looking for a Japanese partner, many foreign users have had success finding relationships and spouses on Pairs, too. Foreign users must have good communication skills in Japanese, so it is a great app for foreigners looking for a Japanese partner and wanting to stay in Japan.
Pairs also allow you to sign up with only your initials, so you can keep your name private until you want to meet someone. This then determines the users that come up while swiping. Most users are in their 20s and not ready for marriage but are looking for a potential relationship. Many Tapple users also tend to take it slow, content to chat online for a while before meeting in person. So, if you have good Japanese skills but are wary of meeting new people quickly, Tapple is perfect for a slow burn.
