There are many young Japanese men who, even if they want to go on a date, have little confidence in their ability to carry out an engaging conversation with the opposite sex. Maybe they’ve been so caught up in work that they’ve forgotten what constitutes interesting table talk, or maybe they’ve never even been on a date before. Maybe they’ve never even spoken with a woman before.
Whatever the case, there are guys out there who feel lost when it comes to showing a lady a good time. To those men, we recommend “Moé Date”, a new Japanese dating service where you can rent a girlfriend for a day of real simulated romance. What better way to get back in the game than with a little warm up, right fellas?
That said, we sent one of our own dried-up correspondents, Daiichiro Tashiro, on a three hour Moé Date to find out if the service could reignite the flame of passion that once burned in his heart.
10 times to avoid traveling in Japan in 2026
Our 52-year-old pole dancing reporter shares his tips for achieving your New Year’s exercise goal
Say hello to Japan’s new stationmaster cat!【Video】
Ramen restaurant’s English menu prices are nearly double its Japanese ones, denies discriminating
Bamboo trees vandalized near Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari shrine, foreign graffiti prevalent
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
The 8 least crowded weekends and holidays at Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea
Nearly one in ten young adults living in Japan isn’t ethnically Japanese, statistics show
Kit Kat taxis blessed by Shinto priest offer good luck to test-taking passengers
New Japanese KitKat flavour stars Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Top Japanese cosplayer Enako returns to Comiket after 6 years, creates mayhem with admirers
Cup Noodle tries an authentic Jiro-style ramen, but something’s not quite right
Hayao Miyazaki says Happy New Year to Studio Ghibli fans with new art for Year of the Horse
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Lacquerware supplier to emperor of Japan and Pokémon team up for new tableware
Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Human washing machine pods coming to Japanese hotels【Photos】
Princess Mononoke magnets return just in time to treat yourself to awesome anime decorations
The 8 least crowded weekends and holidays at Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea
Nearly one in ten young adults living in Japan isn’t ethnically Japanese, statistics show
Kit Kat taxis blessed by Shinto priest offer good luck to test-taking passengers
New Japanese KitKat flavour stars Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Burger King’s new sumo burger thuds into Japan…but is it worth the hype?
Marion Crepes and Pokémon Peaceful Place team up for sweet, Insta-worthy treats
Pikachu, I poo with you! Official Pokémon toilet created in Japan for young fans
We ate sushi made from Japan’s most expensive tuna ever【Taste test】
Tokyo Station Newly Renovated to Its Former Splendor, But Where are the Remaining Four Zodiac Signs?
Massive 120-meter Godzilla statue being built as part of Japanese theme park’s newest attraction
Umamusume anime girl plushie recalled for having parts she absolutely should not have【Pics】