Things You May Not Know About Japanese Dating Culture

Have you ever wondered what is it like to walk under cherry blossoms or watch fireworks in Japan with a significant other? Then you may want to find your special someone in Japan. This country is rich with culture and tradition where women remain conservative. If you are looking for a romantic partner and a woman who is the epitome of kindness and sweetness, then you have to know the culture of dating in Japan.

Japanese Unique Dating Culture 

1. Confess

There are a lot of featured confessions in anime and manga which are common in Japanese culture. In order to date someone, you have to confess to them first. This shows that you have romantic intentions with them and you want them to have dates with you exclusively. Some even cut out to the chase and ask the woman they are interested in to marry them in order to make everything formal.

2. Define Your Intentions Clearly

When it comes to Japanese dating, know that women like you to be upfront with your intentions. If you are vague and wants to go out as a group, it might be perceived as you just want to be friends with the woman that you want to date. In Japan’s dating culture, women do not want to hang out with you alone if there is no potential for romance. They might get too attached even if it’s just casual dates so be clear at the start to prevent hurt feelings.

3. Get Approval from their Friends

When it comes to Japan dating, their friends play an important role in whether you are an ideal partner or not. Friends are the ones who usually shape the behavior of your potential mate and you have to mingle with them six or seven times so that they can get to know you. You can start privately dating in Japan after the friends give you their seal of approval.

4. A Little Bit of Flirting is Needed

Due to their conservative natures, Japanese women may be shy at first. Japanese dating is so much like Korean dating where you need to do a little bit of flirting to Korean women to attract interest. Japanese people are thought to hide their emotions at an early age. To open up their hearts, master the art of flirting in the dating game. They’ll see you as someone unique and interesting. Even if it’s just bit by bit at first, a Japanese woman opening up to you can be an achievement.

5. Foreign Men are More Favored than Foreign Women

Westerners are considered as lovable and exotic for many Japanese women. They are interested in getting foreign men because they may think of it as an accessory. It’s safe to assume that foreign men have better chances of getting a date with a Japanese woman. On the other hand, a foreign woman who wants to date a Japanese man is a different case. The woman is expected to learn the cultures, traditions, and language of Japan. Japanese men love a woman who can do household chores, serve them tea after work, take care of the children, and one who is submissive. This can be problematic if the foreign woman is too independent and may want to deviate from the Japanese culture.

Where to Start?

Luckily, you can find Japanese men and women that you can mingle and date on many websites and online apps. There are plenty of apps and sites that offer matches for Westerners, Asians, Latinos, and a lot more. These sites give chances to a lot of singles to date a Japanese man or woman. Profiles are filled up and matches are made. There are dating apps that will let you swipe left and right for the potential mates that have a lot in common with you. 

If you are scrolling through your dating app and discovered a match where you both like sushi or going to festivals, don’t hesitate to contact them. They may be the one that you are looking for in your life or they can be that Japanese friend who sends postcards during the cherry blossom season in Japan.

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