Online dating in Japan has been seeing rapid growth in recent years, amid a wider trend of people going on the web to seek partners, according to App Annie. Eureka is the company behind Pairs — a dating app in Japan focused on helping its users find “serious” relationships.

Does Japan use dating apps?

Pairs is Japans top-ranked dating app, with 3.1 million downloads in 2020, according to data tracker App Annie. It is aimed at singles serious about matrimony and tries to make women comfortable about signing up. Men have to pay and show their full real names if they want to start chatting.

Are dating apps popular in Japan?

According to a survey conducted in 2020, the most popular matchmaking app among both men and women in Japan was Pairs, with almost 60 percent of male and close to 64 percent of female respondents having used that app. Tinder, the only non-domestic app in the ranking, was primarily used by men in Japan.

Is long hair popular in Japan?

It is common to find Japanese women wearing their hair long and straight. However, since hair can be quite difficult to manage, a lot of Japanese girls wear ponytails with bangs. This makes them look fitter for movement and look neater. Long layered hair with bangs is one of the most common looks for Japanese women.