Active Audience | 84% |
Quality Matches | 68% |
Popular Age | 25-30 |
Profiles | 2 850 000 |
Reply Rate | 97% |
Ease of Use | 6.7 |
Popularity | 9.1 |
Fraud | Very Rarely |
Rating |
9.5
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Registration | Free |
Japan Cupid is an international dating service that allows users worldwide to find Japanese singles. Remarkably, the site and app have the same features, and the free versions do not compromise on any of those. Many Japanese women come on this site to look for white men from all over the world. Americans, Europeans and other Asians are active members of this site with over 700,000 users altogether.
It supports 15 different languages, including Korean and Indonesian.
It belongs to Cupid Media Pty Ltd, a company that operates about 30 niche dating services.
Cupid Media is currently based in Queensland, Australia.
This particular platform was launched in 2005.
Yes, it is, although mainly targeted for Japanese women and men to find people from all over the world.
There is a range of special features offered by the site.
If you have the paid version, you can filter your messages. If you don’t want to connect with certain people, simply apply a filter. This way you can keep your inbox clutter-free.
Japan Cupid reviews highlight that the profiles are organized well and relay enough information for someone else to read and decide if they are interested. A paid membership allows seeing translated profiles of people who speak different languages. Both the site and the app are flexible between Japanese and English.
You are easily able to see who is currently online as you browse through the site. This feature is available with the free version of the Japan Cupid website as well as app.
If you are interested in continuing a conversation with someone, save their profile on the favorite members’ tab. This way you can message them later and keep the conversation going.
The Cupid Tag allows you to add words to your profile that other people might use to describe you. As a result, other users can find you when searching for particular keywords.
The majority of the users are looking for serious relationships. People interested in friendship, hookups, etc. are relatively few and mostly come from Japan. Some Japanese may live abroad and yet want to be with someone from their nationality.
Japan Cupid is safe and well-protected. If you feel threatened, you can always block and report a suspicious profile.
People above the age of 18 are eligible to register on the website. Most users are in the 25-34 age group, though there are individuals of other ages as well.
Unfortunately, scamming and fake accounts are numerous. Japan Cupid reviews often suggest that many users look for those with money or want a passport access to other countries.
The mobile application and website share the same features regardless of the plan you have opted for. The interface is more straightforward on the site as compared to the app.
As mentioned in the list of cons, the app is filled with advertisements that make it uncomfortable for viewing. However, you can go ad-free by buying the paid gold or platinum memberships.
The app has all the features of the website; there are no differences between the free versions of both. However, the website is more user-friendly and allows for a better viewing experience.
The site has a direct self-explanatory interface, all its functions are easy to understand and use. The option to view it in different languages is well-appreciated by all users since most people in Japan are not well-versed in English.
No, the app is available to download only on the Google Play Store for Android 5 and above.
There are no restrictions on the browsers that support Japan Cupid.
You will have to ensure you are entering the correct email address and password. Your account may be banned, in which case you will need to contact the customer support.
The browser version of the platform is not only ease to use, but also bright, made blue with a tinge of green and magenta. With no unnecessary graphics, the site is simple and sophisticated, focusing on what it promises to deliver. The option to switch languages makes it culturally accessible for international users.
The registration process is easy. There are no restrictions on how to sign up. For ease of use, one may choose to register through their Facebook account. It will also allow people to view the pictures on your Facebook page, but the service does not have a permission to post on your behalf. If you don’t wish to link your Facebook account, you can normally register by providing limited details. You will be required to give your first name, gender and preferences related to it, age, and email address, as well as create a secure password. There is no need to confirm your account, but, if you want to verify it, you can upload a picture of your passport or other ID.
Yes. You can simply block them and report them, or just not show interest in them.
You need to be a minimum of 18 years of age. As for upper age limit restrictions, there aren’t any.
Once you register on Japan Cupid, you can verify your account by uploading your passport, driving license, or any other document of identification.
The email address you provide is normally used to send you alerts and notifications. However, you will not need to verify it.
As said above, you can use your Facebook account for registration, in case you have one. You will automatically give the website a permission to connect your account to the profile, and the rest of users will be able to see your pictures.
You will have to sign up to use the Japan Cupid website or app.
Go to the ‘My Profile’ option in the top right-hand corner of the web page. You are required to upload a minimum of one picture of yourself, up to a maximum of five. You can choose to fill many subcategories, like your basic information, appearance, background, cultural values, and any other data that you want to show other members. You are also given the option to specify what you are looking for in your possible matches. Additionally, you can enter your interests, hobbies, passions, etc., as well as your personality traits, likes and dislikes.
Yes, you have the option to delete any photo that you have uploaded.
Since you do not have a nickname, you are required to give your first name. However, if you have a membership, you can make your profile anonymous.
According to the existing Japan Cupid reviews, you do have a possibility to delete your profile. In the setting section, you are offered the option to switch it off. This will delete your account, and you will not be able to make any more matches.
While there is no ‘Show me’ option, you can mark your profile status as busy. This way people will know you are not active.
Yes, it is possible. After you have filled out your profile, you can always edit it and change your answers or delete ones that you no longer want to be displayed.
Searching for people in specific is not a feature offered by the site or app. However, you can show a particular person that you’re interested in them.
If you find yourself interested in further communication with this or that user, you can ‘Show interest’ or add them to your favorites.
Japan Cupid offers a unique ‘Advanced search’ feature that allows you to look for specific features in your partner. You can also save these filters so that you do not have to keep repeating them. The option to keep them on or off is up to you. To view the other messages, you can see the ‘Filtered messages’ option.
Yes, the free membership is enough in such a case. You do not have to be a paying Japan Cupid member to see if someone is interested in your profile or not.
Contacting someone you are interested in has been made as easy as possible. All you have to do is click on their profile, and a chat box pops up, allowing you to message them right away.
As you can learn from any Japan Cupid review, there is a message option on the profile of the person you are interested in.
There is a speech bubble on their profile. By clicking on that, a chat box appears, where you can type your message and send it to the person.
A user can initiate 500 message conversations every 24-hours. If you have either of the premium, you can enjoy the privilege of unlimited conversations.
On Japan Cupid, you will receive a notification as soon as someone sends you a message. If you are using the website, you’ll need to look for a letter on your mail, while the mobile app sends mobile notifications. Messages can also be viewed in the ‘Messages’ option on the website or app.
Neither the site nor the app offer an option of camera use.
Japan Cupid allows you to filter your messages. This feature lets you specify the type of people you want to view messages from. With the use of it, you can literally create a custom filter that eliminates messages from the members you wouldn’t like to interact with.
Duration / Credits / Coins | Costs | Total |
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Gold Membership | ||
1 Month | 29.98 USD / Month | 29.98 USD |
3 Months | 20.00 USD / Month | 59.99 USD |
12 Months | 10.00 USD / Month | 119.98 USD |
Platinum Membership | ||
1 Month | 34.99 USD / Month | 34.99 USD |
3 Months | 23.33 USD / Month | 69.98 USD |
12 Months | 12.50 USD / Month | 149.99 USD |
The free membership has a variety of features. For one, you can ‘Show Interest’ in someone if you are unable to message them yet. There’s also the ‘My Favorites’ option that allows you to save the profile of someone you are interested in. In addition, you can see who viewed your profiles, took an interest in you, or added you to their favorites. The ‘Advanced search’ option lets you specifically search for particular characteristics you want.
The site offers premium membership plans for its users. There are two different plans: the gold membership and platinum membership.
Below are the features of each of the Japan Cupid membership options.
a. Sending interest.
b. Communicating with all members.
c. Live chats with instant messenger.
d. No ads.
e. A possibility to hide your profile and browse anonymously.
The price for one month is 29.98 USD, for three months is 20.00 USD/month coming up to a total of 59.99 USD, and for a year, 10.00 USD/month coming up to a total of 119.98 USD.
a. Ranking above members.
b. Double profile space.
c. VIP profile highlighting.
d. Advanced matching algorithms.
e. Translating messages into your language.
The price for one month is 34.99 USD, for three months is 23.33 USD/month coming up to a total of 69.98 USD, and for a year 12.50 USD/month coming up to a total of 149.99 USD.
Yes, on condition that you choose the platinum membership.
Cancellation of your membership must be made 48 hours before your payment is due. Japan Cupid has an auto-renewal type billing system. You can go to ‘Billing’ and click on Your membership auto-renewal is ON.’ You will then be prompted to confirm your option. This will stop further payments.
Yes. The payment is automatically renewed, depending on the duration of the membership plan you have chosen.
There are no partial refunds for remaining time. You will be charged for the next month based on the subscription plan you have opted for.
Your support to Japan Cupid, together with the payment, is renewed monthly based on the plan you have opted for.
The members are entitled to a refund only on condition that:
Your support will be billed by Cupid Media and appear in the same format on your credit card bill.
No, this is strictly forbidden. Your account is to be only for you, you cannot share it with anyone else.
Yes, you will. According to the price list above, one may choose the membership option for only a month as well as three months and a year.
Overall, it is comparatively secure, but there may be fake accounts and scammers. If you encounter any of these, you should immediately contact the team with the ‘Help’ option and tell them of the issue.
The details about the privacy policy can be found both on both the site and the app.
Japan Cupid does not encrypt its chats, which means they as well as other third parties can access your private conversations.
Though they do not have access to your personal information without consent, they can track you if your profile has been blocked and reported for misconduct.
All law enforcement will be given access to your account if they have a warrant.
The privacy policy is mentioned clearly on the Japan Cupid website as well as app. If you have any other queries, you can simply contact the support team using the ‘Help’ option.
Your safety is a priority, and all measures have been taken to ensure it. Yet there are some dangers possible to face when using the service.
The forum threads don’t undergo any moderation, which is probably the biggest security threat.
When the member is caught, he/she will be turned over to the law enforcement, and their account will be banned indefinitely.
If you cannot access the site, you might have been banned, in which case you will have to contact the customer service to figure out why.
If you cannot enter your account, you may have been banned for misuse of the service.
Your account may be terminated indefinitely.
If you feel that you have been banned incorrectly, discuss that with the customer service. There are no other ways to reactivate an account.
Your safety is your priority. Ensure that you do not give out very personal information that may put yourself and/or your family in danger.
The option to block and report is available on the profile of the user.
Do not post private information like home or office addresses, bank data, credit card information, etc. on your account. In case someone asks you for whichever of those details, report that user immediately.
Help and support are available in the working hours, specific to Cupid media’s time zone, i.e., in Queensland, Australia. You are required to contact the customer care during the working hours in Queensland. You can always email them at [email protected].
It is possible to conclude from the given Japan Cupid review that, though there are scammers on the site, the customer service ensures user safety. They are quick to block and terminate members who engage in vulgar behaviors, threatening stances, etc. The only way to rid yourself of the possibility of facing these threats is to ensure that you provide no private information. If you do, that is likely to lead to a breach of your security.
Considering all the above, the service under review is not the best one out there. However, a range of perks it offers is not available in other dating apps, for example, the message filter option.
Online dating always comes with its risks. However, there are ways to make it safer both for yourself and the other members on the app. Do not indulge in personal information immediately. Do take your time to get comfortable.
No way. The vast majority of Japan Cupid reviews highlight that the app and website are for people looking for serious relationships. However, there are no restraints on the definitions of the relationship you want to have.
The platform offers a considerable variety of free features that are definitely more numerous as compared to other dating services. However, to access all the perks it allows, one will have to purchase the gold or platinum membership.
Most users are Japanese men or women living all over the world and looking for other people who have migrated and share the same culture. However, many also look for international members from America, Europe, or Australia.
Unfortunately, there is a considerable amount of fake and scam accounts. However, if you feel like you are not talking to someone with authenticity, you can block and report them.
While it is easy to use, other websites are similar.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +61 7 5571 1181
Fax Number: +61 7 3103 4000
Post: Japancupid.com, PO Box 9304, Gold Coast MC, QLD 9726, Australia
Japan Cupid can suit anyone worldwide, but it is mostly developed for Japanese men and women who wish to find a relationship from across the globe. Many international members join looking for people of Japanese culture as it is growing popular abroad. There are many safety threats but nothing that cannot be dealt with by the support team. The site offers a variety of options to filter and specify what exactly you are looking for in a relationship. A lot of members have gone on to get married and live happy lives together.
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