Since making its official debut in Tokyo in early , Tinder has become the definitive app for meeting both traveling foreign users and Japan speaking Japanese users. Best stick to this app if you are strictly looking for foreigners living in Tokyo.

How popular is Tinder 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.

Why did samurai shave their head?

For many samurai, peace led to dispair. Samurai warriors took great care styling their hair, which they pulled back into a topknot called a chomage. For battle, samurai warriors shaved the tops of their heads, which reduced the heat under their heavy helmets, and wore their hair straight on the sides.