This week I talk to Asagi, a dating expert from Japan, about the dating scene in Japan. From parasocial relationships and how they are taking over the real relationships, how online dating differs in Japan, what "tatemae" means and why it's important to know about it before going out and dating.. and much much more.

Asagi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asagine/
Asagi's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC4q2dwWldl6dlYTXZqi7yaQ

Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.

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0:00 Intro
2:30 Why is Japan rated the loneliest country in the world?
9:30 How can a foreigner make friends in Japan?
12:37 Do Japanese prefer dating Westerners?
16:55 What stereotypes do you get as a Japanese woman?
22:20 Do Japanese men prefer soft spoken women?
24:12 Are Japanese less interested in marriage?
26:33 Do Japanese men no longer want to be in a relationship?
27:49 How did parasocial relationships impact Japanese dating?
33:57 Why are Japanese interested in non-s*sexual contact?
40:15 Renting friends in Japan
42:34 Do Japanese use marriage agencies?
44:50 How is Japanese online dating different?
51:28 The most Japanese word
53:00 What is "tatamae"?
58:00 Do Japanese actually cheat a lot?
1:04:00 Is pr0sititution socially accepted?