Love and Dating
8 Types of Dating App Profiles You’ll Encounter In Japan
From "Language Exchangers" to "Expat Machos," it's a different ballgame in Japan.
By Lauren Leyshon Thomas 8 min read
Breaking Up: Japanese Words for an Anti-Valentine’s Day
What if the object of your affection chose not to be your Valentine? What to say when the relationship is over.
GaijinPot Readers Share Their Japan Love Stories in 100 Words or Less
For Valentine’s Day, readers shared their own love stories in miniature form. From office romance to missed connections, they did not disappoint.
7 Weird Japanese Valentine’s Gifts You Won’t Regret Giving
Celebrate this Valentine's Day in Japan by being super weird about it.
Netflix’s Rea(L)ove: The Raunchy Japanese Dating Show You’ll Binge in A Day
If Terrace House is the prima donna of Japanese reality TV, then Rea(L)ove is the evil understudy about to sell a scandal to the tabloids.
Terrace House’s first openly LGBT member proves Japan’s ignorance toward sexual minorities
Shunsuke Ikezoe's bravery challenged Japan's implicit “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.
Quirky Weddings Show New Trend of Acceptance in Japan
This month saw a solo wedding, a marriage to a vocaloid and an NSFW declaration of newlywed love.
Terrace House reveals dark side of Japan’s attitudes toward consent and women’s sexuality
Seina's quest to find love on reality show Terrace House uncovered some troubling perspectives.
Beyond ‘I Love You’: 5 Tips For Navigating Romance in Japan
It’s that time of the year again — the countdown to Valentine's Day (and its alter ego White Day) begins in Japan. Are you ready to let that special someone know how you feel? Here are five ways to tell it from your heart — without sounding like a cheesy anime character.
Why does Japanese have two kanji for “love”?
With Valentine's Day approaching, here's something to add to the romantic confusion: the two different kanji for love.
Looking for Love: Cheating in Japan
The attitude to cheating in Japan might be different from what you're used to. But is it an acceptable norm in a relationship here?
Ask Sara: Does “I Love You” Mean the Same Thing in Japan?
My date told me she loved me. Is this miscommunication or potential pet murder?
