{"id":129597,"date":"2026-10-28T12:59:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T03:59:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/next-level.biz\/maripita\/app\/dating-apps-in-japan.html"},"modified":"2026-10-28T15:12:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T06:12:53","slug":"dating-apps-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/next-level.biz\/maripita\/app\/dating-apps-in-japan.html","title":{"rendered":"Dating Apps in Japan for Foreigners: Pairs or Tapple?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"bigining_box\">\n<div class=\"faceicon\"><img width=\"598\" height=\"602\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/next-level.biz\/maripita\/app\/wp-content\/uploads\/daniel-1.webp\" alt=\"Daniel Nishi, editorial director at Matching App University\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"chatting\">\n<div class=\"bigining_text\">\n<p>Hi, I'm Daniel Nishi, editorial director at Matching App University (\u30de\u30c3\u30c1\u30f3\u30b0\u30a2\u30d7\u30ea\u5927\u5b66). I've used more than 70 dating apps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>This guide is for anyone living in Japan who wants a Japanese partner, regardless of gender.<\/p>\n\n<p>Here's the short answer: <span class=\"bbline\">start with either Pairs or Tapple<\/span>. Both are major Japanese dating apps, and both officially accept a residence card for ID verification.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"gold_box box_system\">\n<p class=\"emoji emoji08\">Which one is for you?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#a002-001\"><strong>Pairs<\/strong><\/a>: if you have a residence card, want to try an app in English, or like getting to know someone through messages first<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#a003-001\"><strong>Tapple<\/strong><\/a>: if you're comfortable with an app in Japanese, want to set up a date quickly, or only have a passport for ID<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>If neither works for you, <a href=\"#a004-001\" class=\"link_mark\">Tinder is another option<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p>This guide is based on each app's official help pages, terms of use and App Store listings as of October 2026, plus what our team saw when we checked the apps in August 2026.<\/p>\n\n<p>We haven't tested the sign-up process with a non-Japanese citizen, so <span class=\"bbr\">we clearly separate what each app officially says from what we couldn't confirm<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"intro_box intro_pink\">\n<div class=\"title\">In This Guide<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>How to choose between Pairs and Tapple<\/li>\n<li>Which ID documents each app accepts if you're not Japanese<\/li>\n<li>How much men and women pay<\/li>\n<li>How to write a profile and your first message in English and Japanese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<nav id=\"mokuji\" class=\"table_of_contents\">\n<p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#a001-001\">Pairs or Tapple: Which Should You Choose?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#a002-001\">Pairs: A Major Japanese App With English Listed in the App Store<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#a003-001\">Tapple: Make Plans to Meet Someone Soon<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#a004-001\">If Pairs and Tapple Don't Work for You: Tinder<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#a005-001\">Can You Use Dating Apps in Japan Without Speaking Japanese?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#a006-001\">How Much Do Dating Apps in Japan Cost?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#a007-001\">Getting Started: ID Verification and Your Profile<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#a008-001\">From Your First Message to Your First Date<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#a009-001\">FAQs About Dating Apps in Japan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n\n<div class=\"intro_box intro_pink\">\n<div class=\"title\">About the Author<\/div>\n<div class=\"intro_box-author\"><img width=\"598\" height=\"602\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"icon\" src=\"https:\/\/next-level.biz\/maripita\/app\/wp-content\/uploads\/daniel-1.png\" alt=\"Daniel Nishi, editorial director at Matching App University\" \/>\n<p class=\"intro_box-author-name\">Editorial Director<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/next-level.biz\/profile-daniel\/\">Daniel Nishi<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"line-height: 120%;\"><span class=\"small\">Daniel has used more than 70 dating apps and interviewed many couples who met through them. He is the lead instructor on the YouTube channel \"Matching App University TV\" and taught a dating app course for Kanagawa Prefecture's \"Koi-Kana!\" program (October 2025).<br \/>Last updated: October 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<section data-track-section=\"section-01\" data-track-context=\"section-01\">\n<h2 id=\"a001-001\">Pairs or Tapple: Which Should You Choose?<\/h2>\n\n<p>To choose between them, consider three things: <span class=\"bbline\">the app's language, the ID you have, and how you'd like to move from matching to a first date<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered table-striped s_table\">\n<thead>\n<tr><th width=\"28%\"><\/th><th width=\"36%\"><a href=\"#a002-001\">Pairs<\/a><\/th><th width=\"36%\"><a href=\"#a003-001\">Tapple<\/a><\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><th>Good if you want to\u2026<\/th><td class=\"text-left\">get to know someone through messages and find shared interests and values<\/td><td class=\"text-left\">find someone to meet soon, based on what you'd like to do together<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th>Languages listed on the App Store<\/th><td class=\"text-left\"><span class=\"bbr\">English<\/span>, Japanese, Korean<\/td><td class=\"text-left\">Japanese only<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th>Residence card for ID verification<\/th><td><span class=\"bbr\">Accepted<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"bbr\">Accepted<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th>ID with a foreign passport<\/th><td class=\"text-left\">Generally not accepted (some exceptions)<\/td><td><span class=\"bbr\">Accepted<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th>Messaging for men<\/th><td class=\"text-left\">First message free, paid from the second<\/td><td class=\"text-left\">Paid<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th>Messaging for women<\/th><td class=\"text-left\">Free once your ID is verified<\/td><td class=\"text-left\">Free<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span class=\"small\">Languages are based on the Japanese App Store. ID and pricing information is based on each app's official help pages as of October 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p>If you're still not sure, use this guide:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"dottbox\">\n<ul>\n<li>Not confident using an app in Japanese \u2192 <a href=\"#a002-001\"><strong>Pairs<\/strong><\/a> (it's the one that lists English)<\/li>\n<li>Your only ID is a foreign passport \u2192 <a href=\"#a003-001\"><strong>Tapple<\/strong><\/a> (Pairs generally doesn't accept IDs issued outside Japan)<\/li>\n<li>You'd rather make plans to meet than message for days \u2192 <a href=\"#a003-001\"><strong>Tapple<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>You want to filter for people with the same hobbies or who speak English \u2192 <a href=\"#a002-001\"><strong>Pairs<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Signing up is free on both. <span class=\"bbline\">You can install both and compare who shows up in your area<\/span> before you decide.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section data-track-section=\"section-02\" data-track-context=\"section-02\">\n<h2 id=\"a002-001\">Pairs: A Major Japanese App With English Listed in the App Store<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"jsbs34-store-appbox-card\"><a data-track-label=\"pairs-php-icon\" data-track=\"cta\" href=\"https:\/\/next-level.biz\/media\/a\/pairs.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\"><img width=\"200\" height=\"200\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/next-level.biz\/maripita\/app\/img\/app-pairs.png\" alt=\"Pairs app icon\" class=\"jsbs34-store-appbox-icon\" \/><\/a>\n<div class=\"jsbs34-store-appbox-content\">\n<p class=\"jsbs34-store-appbox-title\">Pairs (\u30da\u30a2\u30fc\u30ba)<\/p>\n<p class=\"jsbs34-store-appbox-description\">Major Japanese dating app; English is listed in the App Store<\/p>\n<a data-track-label=\"pairs-php-store\" data-track=\"cta\" href=\"https:\/\/next-level.biz\/media\/a\/pairs.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"jsbs34-store-appbox-button\">Get the app<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Pairs suits you if you want a major Japanese app and would like to try it in English. On the Japanese App Store, <span class=\"bbline\">it lists English, Japanese and Korean<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n<p><span class=\"small\">We haven't confirmed how much of the app appears in English.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"h_style\">Two features that help if you're not Japanese<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"blue_box\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Languages<\/strong>: You can list the languages you speak on your profile and <span class=\"bbline\">search for people by the languages they speak<\/span>. For men, the language filter requires a paid plan (checked by our team in August 2026).<\/li>\n<li><strong>My Tags<\/strong>: You can add tags for your hobbies and the things you like, and search for people who share the same tags. This gives you an easy topic for your first message.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"h_style\">ID verification and pricing<\/p>\n\n<p>For ID verification, Pairs accepts a driver's license, passport, My Number card or residence card, as long as it was issued in Japan. IDs issued outside Japan are generally not accepted (with some exceptions).<\/p>\n\n<p>However, <span class=\"bbr\">IDs issued outside Japan are generally not accepted<\/span> (with some exceptions), so a foreign passport may not work. If you have a residence card, use that.<\/p>\n\n<p>Men can send their first message for free, but <span class=\"bbr\">you need to verify your ID before you can send messages<\/span>. From the second message on, men also need a paid plan.<\/p>\n\n<p>A one-month plan costs [nl-vs-pairs.price_web_1month_simple] (\u5186 = yen) on the web or [nl-vs-pairs.price_appstore_1month_simple] through the App Store or Google Play, tax included.<\/p>\n\n<p>For women, <span class=\"bbline\">messaging is free, including the second message and beyond, once your ID is verified<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n<p>Pairs is for single people aged 18 or over (not high school students) who live in Japan, South Korea or Taiwan. You can't access it from outside those three places.<\/p>\n\n<dl class=\"link_reference\">\n<dt>More details (in Japanese)<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/next-level.biz\/maripita\/app\/app-pairs.html\">Pairs reviews and pricing<\/a><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n\n<p class=\"right\"><a href=\"#a001-001\" class=\"link_mark\">Back to the comparison table<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section data-track-section=\"section-03\" data-track-context=\"section-03\">\n<h2 id=\"a003-001\">Tapple: Make Plans to Meet Someone Soon<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"jsbs34-store-appbox-card\"><a data-track-label=\"tapple-php-icon\" data-track=\"cta\" href=\"https:\/\/next-level.biz\/media\/a\/tapple.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/next-level.biz\/maripita\/app\/img\/app-tapple.png\" alt=\"Tapple app icon\" class=\"jsbs34-store-appbox-icon\" \/><\/a>\n<div class=\"jsbs34-store-appbox-content\">\n<p class=\"jsbs34-store-appbox-title\">Tapple (\u30bf\u30c3\u30d7\u30eb)<\/p>\n<p class=\"jsbs34-store-appbox-description\">Find someone through activity-based date ideas (Japanese only)<\/p>\n<a data-track-label=\"tapple-php-store\" data-track=\"cta\" href=\"https:\/\/next-level.biz\/media\/a\/tapple.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"jsbs34-store-appbox-button\">Get the app<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Tapple suits you if you can have everyday conversations in Japanese and want to find someone based on what you'd like to do together, like going to a caf\u00e9 or seeing a movie.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"h_style\">Start with a date plan using \"Odekake\"<\/p>\n\n<p>Tapple has a feature called \"Odekake\" (\u304a\u3067\u304b\u3051, \"going out\"). You choose and post a date idea, then <span class=\"bbline\">look for someone to meet within 24 hours<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n<p><span class=\"bbr\">It's a good fit if you'd rather make plans to meet than message for days.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p>You can list the languages you speak on your profile and filter by language when you search. For men, this filter requires a paid plan (checked by our team in August 2026).<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"h_style\">ID verification and pricing<\/p>\n\n<p>Of the major apps we looked into, Tapple's official help pages are the clearest about ID for people who aren't Japanese citizens.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"gold_box box_system\">\n<p class=\"emoji emoji21\">IDs Tapple accepts if you're not a Japanese citizen<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"bbr\">A passport, a residence card or a special permanent resident certificate.<\/span> Foreign driver's licenses and similar IDs issued outside Japan are not accepted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><span class=\"bbline\">Men need a paid plan and ID verification<\/span> to send messages or use Odekake. A one-month plan starts at [nl-vs-tapple.price_web_1month_simple] on the web or [nl-vs-tapple.price_appstore_1month_simple] in the iPhone and Android apps, tax included.<\/p>\n\n<p>For women, <span class=\"bbline\">messaging, Odekake and calls are free<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n<p><span class=\"bbr\">You can only create a new account in the app<\/span>, not on the website.<\/p>\n\n<p>On the Japanese App Store, Tapple is available in Japanese only, so you'll need to be comfortable using it in Japanese.<\/p>\n\n<dl class=\"link_reference\">\n<dt>More details (in Japanese)<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/next-level.biz\/maripita\/app\/hyouka.html\">Tapple reviews and pricing<\/a><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n\n<p class=\"right\"><a href=\"#a001-001\" class=\"link_mark\">Back to the comparison table<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section data-track-section=\"section-04\" data-track-context=\"section-04\">\n<h2 id=\"a004-001\">If Pairs and Tapple Don't Work for You: Tinder<\/h2>\n\n<p>Maybe you can't use an app in Japanese, but you also don't have an ID that Pairs accepts, like a residence card. In that case, <span class=\"bbr\">Pairs and Tapple will both be hard to use<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"jsbs34-store-appbox-card\"><a data-track-label=\"tinder_appad-php-icon\" data-track=\"cta\" href=\"https:\/\/next-level.biz\/media\/a\/tinder_appad.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/next-level.biz\/maripita\/app\/wp-content\/uploads\/app-tinder.webp\" alt=\"Tinder app icon\" class=\"jsbs34-store-appbox-icon\" \/><\/a>\n<div class=\"jsbs34-store-appbox-content\">\n<p class=\"jsbs34-store-appbox-title\">Tinder<\/p>\n<p class=\"jsbs34-store-appbox-description\">Free to use; English is listed in the App Store<\/p>\n<a data-track-label=\"tinder_appad-php-store\" data-track=\"cta\" href=\"https:\/\/next-level.biz\/media\/a\/tinder_appad.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"jsbs34-store-appbox-button\">Get the app<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Tinder is another option. <span class=\"bbline\">The Japanese App Store lists English for Tinder.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p>You look at someone's photos and profile, then swipe right if you're interested or left if you're not. If they swipe right on you too, it's a match.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"yellow_box\">\n<p><strong>Tinder still requires an ID check.<\/strong> In Japan, you have to verify your age before you can message your matches.<\/p>\n<p>Tinder's help page lists <span class=\"bbr\">a driver's license or a passport<\/span> as accepted IDs, and says <span class=\"bbr\">a residence card is not accepted<\/span>. It doesn't say whether passports issued outside Japan are accepted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><span class=\"bbr\">Chatting with your matches on Tinder is free<\/span>, and its paid plans (Tinder Plus, Gold and Platinum) are optional. Prices are shown in the app.<\/p>\n\n<p>Some people on Tinder want a serious relationship, and some don't. If you're looking for a partner, <span class=\"bbline\">say so in your profile and check that the other person's profile says the same<\/span> before things go further.<\/p>\n\n<dl class=\"link_reference\">\n<dt>More details (in Japanese)<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"https:\/\/next-level.biz\/maripita\/app\/tinder.html\">Tinder reviews<\/a><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/section>\n\n<section data-track-section=\"section-05\" data-track-context=\"section-05\">\n<h2 id=\"a005-001\">Can You Use Dating Apps in Japan Without Speaking Japanese?<\/h2>\n\n<p><span class=\"bbr\">On Pairs, partly.<\/span> Pairs and Tinder list English on the Japanese App Store, but Tapple is Japanese only. And using an app in English isn't the same as talking to people in English.<\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"a005-002\">English App Menus vs. English Conversations<\/h3>\n\n<p>Apps that list English may follow your phone's language setting. On an iPhone, <span class=\"bbline\">you can also set the language for one app only<\/span>: go to Settings, tap the app's name, then Language.<\/p>\n\n<p><span class=\"small\">This option usually appears only if you've added more than one language to your iPhone. We haven't checked how much of each app actually appears in English.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p>Even if the app is in English, <span class=\"bbline\">most people's profiles and messages will be in Japanese<\/span>. If you want to talk in English, look for matches this way:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"dottbox\">\n<ul>\n<li>Add both English and Japanese under the languages you speak on your profile.<\/li>\n<li>Use the language filter to search for people who speak English.<\/li>\n<li>Start with people whose profiles include some English.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 id=\"a005-003\">Being Clear About Your Japanese Level<\/h3>\n\n<p><span class=\"bbline\">Be honest on your profile about how much Japanese you speak.<\/span> A single line like \"I'm still learning Japanese, but I can handle simple conversations\" helps the other person know how to talk to you.<\/p>\n\n<p><span class=\"bbr\">Using a translation app is fine.<\/span> But if all your messages are in fluent, translated Japanese, the other person may be surprised when you meet in person and can't speak at that level.<\/p>\n\n<p><span class=\"bbr\">Let them know early on that you use a translation app.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section data-track-section=\"section-06\" data-track-context=\"section-06\">\n<h2 id=\"a006-001\">How Much Do Dating Apps in Japan Cost?<\/h2>\n\n<p>On Pairs and Tapple, <span class=\"bbline\">men pay about 4,000\u20135,000 yen a month<\/span> to keep messaging. <span class=\"bbr\">Women can message for free on both<\/span> (Pairs requires ID verification first).<\/p>\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered table-striped s_table\">\n<thead>\n<tr><th width=\"20%\">App<\/th><th width=\"45%\">Men<\/th><th width=\"35%\">Women<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><th><a href=\"#a002-001\">Pairs<\/a><\/th><td class=\"text-left\">First message free. Paid plan from the second message (one month: [nl-vs-pairs.price_web_1month_simple] on the web \/ [nl-vs-pairs.price_appstore_1month_simple] in the app)<\/td><td class=\"text-left\">Messaging free once your ID is verified<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th><a href=\"#a003-001\">Tapple<\/a><\/th><td class=\"text-left\">Paid plan for messaging and Odekake (one month: from [nl-vs-tapple.price_web_1month_simple] on the web \/ from [nl-vs-tapple.price_appstore_1month_simple] in the app)<\/td><td class=\"text-left\">Messaging, Odekake and calls free<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th><a href=\"#a004-001\">Tinder<\/a><\/th><td class=\"text-left\" colspan=\"2\">Chatting with matches is free. Paid plans are optional; prices are shown in the app<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span class=\"small\">Official prices as of October 2026, tax included.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<p>If you're a man, check these three things before you pay:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"blue_box\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Where you pay<\/strong>: On both Pairs and Tapple, <span class=\"bbline\">paying on the web is cheaper<\/span> than paying through the App Store or Google Play.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prices on longer plans<\/strong>: Longer plans often show a monthly equivalent, but you generally pay the full amount upfront.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Auto-renewal<\/strong>: Paid plans usually renew automatically unless you cancel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>You can sign up for free first and see who's on the app in your area before you decide to pay.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n<section data-track-section=\"section-07\" data-track-context=\"section-07\">\n<h2 id=\"a007-001\">Getting Started: ID Verification and Your Profile<\/h2>\n\n<h3 id=\"a007-002\">Checking Which ID Documents You Can Use<\/h3>\n\n<p>Japanese law requires online dating services to <span class=\"bbline\">check that users are 18 or older<\/span> before they can exchange messages. That's why Pairs and Tapple ask for an ID, and Tinder does too in Japan.<\/p>\n\n<p><span class=\"bbr\">This is a common sticking point for people who aren't Japanese.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered table-striped s_table\">\n<thead>\n<tr><th width=\"18%\">App<\/th><th width=\"22%\">Residence card<\/th><th width=\"32%\">Passport<\/th><th width=\"28%\">Other<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><th><a href=\"#a002-001\">Pairs<\/a><\/th><td><span class=\"bbr\">Accepted<\/span><\/td><td class=\"text-left\">Japanese passports accepted. Passports issued outside Japan are generally not accepted (some exceptions).<\/td><td class=\"text-left\">Driver's license, My Number card<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th><a href=\"#a003-001\">Tapple<\/a><\/th><td><span class=\"bbr\">Accepted<\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"bbr\">Accepted<\/span><\/td><td class=\"text-left\">Special permanent resident certificate accepted. Foreign driver's licenses not accepted<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><th><a href=\"#a004-001\">Tinder<\/a><\/th><td>Not accepted<\/td><td class=\"text-left\">Accepted (the help page doesn't say whether passports issued outside Japan are OK)<\/td><td class=\"text-left\">Driver's license accepted<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span class=\"small\">Based on each app's official help pages as of October 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<h3 id=\"a007-003\">Writing a Profile in English and Japanese<\/h3>\n\n<p>Include these points in your profile to make it easier for people to message you:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"dottbox\">\n<ul>\n<li>The area you live in (city or ward only; never your address)<\/li>\n<li>Where you're from and how long you've lived in Japan<\/li>\n<li>How well you speak Japanese and English<\/li>\n<li>Your job, hobbies and what you do in your free time<\/li>\n<li>What kind of relationship you're looking for<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Writing your profile in both English and Japanese <span class=\"bbline\">makes it easier for people who aren't confident in English to understand<\/span>. Here's an example:<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"gray_box\">\n<p>Hi! I'm from Canada and have lived in Osaka for three years. I work in IT and spend my weekends hiking or trying new ramen shops. My Japanese is good enough for everyday conversation. I'm looking for a serious relationship.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"ja\">\u306f\u3058\u3081\u307e\u3057\u3066\u3002\u30ab\u30ca\u30c0\u51fa\u8eab\u3067\u3001\u5927\u962a\u306b\u4f4f\u3093\u30673\u5e74\u306b\u306a\u308a\u307e\u3059\u3002IT\u95a2\u4fc2\u306e\u4ed5\u4e8b\u3092\u3057\u3066\u3044\u3066\u3001\u4f11\u307f\u306e\u65e5\u306f\u5c71\u767b\u308a\u3084\u30e9\u30fc\u30e1\u30f3\u5c4b\u3081\u3050\u308a\u3092\u3057\u3066\u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002\u65e5\u672c\u8a9e\u306f\u65e5\u5e38\u4f1a\u8a71\u304f\u3089\u3044\u306a\u3089\u8a71\u305b\u307e\u3059\u3002\u771f\u5263\u306b\u304a\u4ed8\u304d\u5408\u3044\u3067\u304d\u308b\u4eba\u3092\u63a2\u3057\u3066\u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"small\">*This example was written by our team. 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