Dating in Shōbu
Shōbu is a town in Saitama, Japan, home to about 22,000 people.
Try a Lineup in Shōbu
Six balloons. Tap one that isn’t for you.
How a Lineup works in Shōbu
First impression
Six people near Shōbu, faces inside balloons. Press the pin into the ones that aren’t for you until you’re down to three or four.
Dealbreakers
The balloons turn solid neon with each person’s dealbreaker written on the front. Pop down to two or three.
The flip
Now they choose. Every survivor sees your profile and has 24 hours to stay in or pop themselves out.
Gold balloon
Pop down to one. The last balloon turns gold, their profile unlocks, and your chat opens with an icebreaker.
Dating in Shōbu at a glance
- Population
- 22,000
- Region
- Saitama
- Country
- Japan
- Lineups run on
- Japan Standard Time
- To Tokyo
- 43 km
- Closest place
- Kisai · 4 km
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Questions about dating in Shōbu
Is Pop or Keep available in Shōbu?
Yes. Pop or Keep works everywhere in Japan, including Shōbu and the rest of Saitama. Sign up with your email, add two photos, and you can enter your first Lineup.
How do I meet singles in Shōbu on Pop or Keep?
Tap Enter Lineup. You'll get six people near Shōbu inside balloons. Pop down to three or four on looks, then down to two or three on dealbreakers. The survivors get 24 hours to stay in or pop themselves out, and the last balloon standing turns gold and opens a chat.
Is Pop or Keep free in Shōbu?
Yes. Entering a Lineup, matching and chatting are free. You must be 18 or older.
Can I use Pop or Keep while visiting Shōbu?
Yes. Your Lineup is built from people near where you are, so if you're visiting Shōbu, you'll see people from Shōbu and places like Kisai.
Is it safe to date on Pop or Keep in Shōbu?
Every account is verified by email and every photo is checked before it can appear in a Lineup. For first dates in Shōbu, meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you'll be, and read our safety tips.