Nice to meet you. I'm Yuu, a Japanese blogger.
This time I will talk about the situation on Tinder in Japan. As you know, Tinder is a popular dating app all over the world, and Japan has a lot of registered users as well. Tinder is known among Japanese people as a fun app. Not many people are seriously in love.
It can be said that 70% of registrants are for sex friends or one-night stands. A friend of mine brings three girls to his house a week. Normally, even if you're going out for a one-night stand with someone you've just met, you'll have dinner in between, but in the case of Tinder, it's not uncommon to go directly to a hotel or home.
There are many patterns of buying alcohol and snacks at a convenience store and then getting into physical relationship at home. Or have a park date in between. Of course, there are patterns in which you can find a lover on Tinder, but since both of you have flirtatious personalities, There is a high possibility that both have an affair with someone. After you start dating, partner finds out that you've been active on Tinder, and there are times when you get into a fight.
Tinder in japan as a foreigner
Now, let's get down to business. It is possible for foreigners to use Tinder in Japan. However, matching is difficult.
This is because many Japanese people are wary of foreigners. From the Japanese perspective, foreigners are considered to be an unscrupulous dealer. I'm wary of someone trying to pull off some kind of scam. Of course, even if that's not the case, it's still misleading.
To avoid misunderstandings, it's a good idea to add something to your profile that, "I'm traveling to Japan. This is not a scam." Enter what you want to convey most in the first 1-2 lines. Also, when it comes to messages, it is better to first explain who you are and let the girl's guard down.
The quality of your profile photo makes all the difference
It may be the same in other countries, but in Japan, profile photos are important. Men are in demand for cool faces, and women are in demand for cute or beautiful faces. It's not just the face, it's also important about the fashion, vibe, and where the photo is taken.
Women on Tinder tend to prefer androgynous men, such as Korean idols. However, there are some girls who like masculine guys, so you don't have to force yourself to change your character. Japanese women also prefer cleanliness. Be careful of messy hair, stubble, and tattered shirts, as they are likely to result in points being deducted.
Foreigners who use Japanese have a good impression
It may be a good idea to write your self-introduction or message in Japanese. When I see foreigners using Japanese, I instantly feel a sense of kinship with them. Therefore, the matching rate and response rate should be higher than when using English.
Nowadays, there is a useful app called Google Translator. Even if you can't speak Japanese, there's no problem by using Google Translate. If you are unsure whether your Japanese is appropriate, please feel free to contact us in the comments of this article. I will correct it on the spot for free.
Be careful of account ban
In Japan, there are people who often get banned from Tinder. Tinder cracks down hard and if you do anything illegal, you will be banned immediately. The details of the regulations have not been made public, so we don't know what will trigger them. In that case, you have no choice but to use your own common sense.
There is also something called shadowbanning on Tinder. This is a matter where your profile is no longer visible to the other person or the like button does not reach the other person. If you suddenly stop matching, you may suspect a shadowban. Once you are shadowbanned, it is difficult to revival, and the only option is to change your phone number and register a new one.
However, if the management finds out that you have registered with a new phone number, you will be banned and will be unable to use it for the rest of your life. There are a variety of other dating apps in Japan, so you may not need to stick to Tinder, which is highly regulated.