Time spent in self-isolation, working from home, and avoiding places like bars and clubs means the chances of hitting it off with a potential partner are pretty slim. As with working and socializing, going online offers a safer alternative for those wanting to start romantic relationships during the COVID crisis and, maybe, for the foreseeable future.

According to a recent survey conducted by popular dating app Pairs, 30 percent of respondents between ages 20 and 39 said that their desire to partner up has increased during the pandemic. Norifumi Kennoki, sexual health expert and director of Ginza Hikari Clinic.

Tokyo Toni’s Finding Love ASAP! is a reality television dating game show series starring Tokyo Lil D, Theodore Mark Martinez Jr. 11th Place. F.O.S., Demetrius​.

You can do almost anything on a rainy day in Tokyo as long as you have an umbrella. Put away that teruterubouzu a Japanese rain-repelling charm and embrace the drizzle! There are plenty of malls that include the whole package—from shopping to food courts and entertainment areas. Here are a few popular picks. Have kids that need to let off some wet-weather energy? LaLaport in Toyosu has many family-friendly activities, including Adventure Island, which is a play area for kids under 8, and Kidzania, where children can experience pretend-careers and even earn Kidzania money.

Let loose your love for anime and manga in Nakano Broadway , a four-floor shopping complex near Nakano Station. Not keen to join them? The roofed street called Nakano Sunmall, extending from Nakano Broadway to Nakano Station, is lined with cafes, boutiques and izakaya where you can relax and enjoy the local atmosphere without getting rain down your neck. Diver City in Odaiba is also a great place to visit on a rainy day in Tokyo.

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