Dating in Shinjuku
Shinjuku is a neighbourhood of Tokyo, home to about 349,000 people.
A few date ideas in Shinjuku
Try a Lineup in Shinjuku
Six balloons. Tap one that isn’t for you.
How a Lineup works in Shinjuku
First impression
Six people near Shinjuku, 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 Shinjuku at a glance
- Population
- 349,000
- Region
- Tokyo
- Country
- Japan
- Lineups run on
- Japan Standard Time
- To Tokyo
- 2 km
- Closest place
- Tokyo · 2 km
Ways to date in Shinjuku
Part of Tokyo
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Questions about dating in Shinjuku
Is Pop or Keep available in Shinjuku?
Yes. Pop or Keep works everywhere in Japan, including Shinjuku and the rest of Tokyo. Sign up with your email, add two photos, and you can enter your first Lineup.
How do I meet singles in Shinjuku on Pop or Keep?
Tap Enter Lineup. You'll get six people near Shinjuku 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 Shinjuku?
Yes. Entering a Lineup, matching and chatting are free. You must be 18 or older.
Can I use Pop or Keep while visiting Shinjuku?
Yes. Your Lineup is built from people near where you are, so if you're visiting Shinjuku, you'll see people from Shinjuku and places like Tokyo.
Is it safe to date on Pop or Keep in Shinjuku?
Every account is verified by email and every photo is checked before it can appear in a Lineup. For first dates in Shinjuku, meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you'll be, and read our safety tips.