If you want to date Japanese, I don't recommend Bumble. This is because there are not many Japanese people using Bumble. There are many matching apps in Japan, but Bumble is one of the minor ones.
It's a matching app run by a foreigner, so from a Japanese perspective, it's a bit suspicious. Japanese people generally prefer their own country apps, with the exception of Tinder. Because it's safer that way. The fact that it's run by a major company also gives you peace of mind.
Of course, I'm not saying that Bumble is completely bad. Some people are satisfied with it. However, I think most of Bumble's users are foreigners, and there aren't that many Japanese people. I've also heard rumors that international romance scams are rampant.
I'm Japanese, so I don't know how popular Bumble is overseas, but it's true that it's not very popular in Japan at least.
5 matching apps that are extremely popular in Japan
Most of the blog operators who recommend Bumble are foreigners. I've never seen a Japanese person praise it highly.
So, as a Japanese person, I would like to introduce you to a matching app that is currently trending. We have carefully selected only the apps that are actually good to use.
1：Pairs
Pairs is famous, so even foreigners probably know about it. It is a healthy matching app with almost no scammers.
Pairs has a function to search for foreigners and is tolerant of international romance. Many members are registered not only in Tokyo but also in other areas.
Users range from people looking for a lover to people who have registered for some reason. There are many different types of people who have registered, so it is recommended for basically anyone. The fee is monthly: 3,700 yen for men and free for women.
2：Dine
As you can see from the site design, Dine is an app for people with slightly higher incomes. However, there is no problem at all even if an ordinary office worker uses it.
The biggest feature of Dine is that they suddenly meet each other without exchanging messages. If you like someone's profile, you can meet them at one of Dine's affiliated restaurants. This app is recommended for people who find it troublesome to exchange messages or who value efficiency.
3: Bachelor date
Bachelor Date is the app that makes Dine even more unique. They go on a date directly without knowing each other's faces.
AI will pick up the best date partner based on your wishes. There is no other app like this. Bachelor Date is known as an app for rich men and beautiful women, and the quality is definitely high.
At the top rank, even celebrities register incognito. However, that doesn't necessarily mean that your type of person will appear. There's a sense of excitement there.
Official page of Bachelor date
4：with
with is almost the same app as Pairs. Look at the person's profile and press the Good button if you want to go on a date with this person.
If the opponent also returns the good button, the match is established. Only matched couples can exchange messages.
In the message, we talk about each other's profiles, ask them why they started the app, and what kind of person they are. Some people are reluctant to have long conversations with strangers via text message, so depending on the situation, it may be a good idea to invite them out for dinner early.
Many Japanese dating apps have a monthly fee, and with is also similar.
5：tapple
tapple is similar to pairs and with, but the age range of women is much younger. My feeling is that the average is in their early 20s. Therefore, people in their 30s may be disadvantageous
Japanese dating apps tend to favor younger people. Also, tapple has strict rules such as prohibiting LINE exchange within the app and prohibiting dirty jokes in messages.
If you violate the rules, you will be warned, and if you violate the rules twice in a row, you will be permanently banned. I honestly think that's too strict. However, other than that, I have no complaints.
Is it okay for foreigners to register on matching apps?
There are many people in Japan who would like to talk to foreigners. So if you register on a matching app, there will definitely be demand.
Of course, there are some people who are uncomfortable with foreigners. If 5 out of 100 people are interested, I think that's enough.
By the way, many foreigners who are worried about not being able to make Japanese friends simply don't know how to meet people. All of that can be solved by using a matching app.
Matching apps are the place where most Japanese people who want to date gather. It's much faster than going to a party, nightclub, or standing bar. Parameters are completely different. You should have a Japanese lover in a month.