- Completely free
- No fake users
- No matching required
- Search all 47 prefectures
- 18+ only
Meet People Nearby.Connect Naturally.
Make friends, discover potential partners, and meet people across Japan. KinTomo is completely free, with no fake profiles and no mutual matching required to start a conversation.
Coming soon: We are preparing KinTomo for release on the App Store and Google Play. Once it is published, you can download it from this page.
Requires iOS 15.0 or later / Android 7.0 or later
Screens are illustrations. All people, names and messages shown are fictional.
OUR PROMISE
Completely Free. No Fake Users. Real Connections.
KinTomo helps you meet people naturally without subscription fees or premium messaging barriers. We don't use fake profiles or fabricated conversations to simulate user activity.
Completely free
No subscription, no coins, no premium plan. Searching, sending and receiving messages are all free.
No fake users
We never create fake profiles or chat on anyone's behalf to make the community look bigger than it is.
No matching required
No waiting for a mutual like. Send a message request to anyone you'd like to talk to.
What KinTomo will never do
- Publish made-up testimonials, reviews or ratings
- Inflate user numbers or popularity
- Pressure you with “meet someone right now” style claims
- Present staff test accounts as real members
* KinTomo currently has no paid plans and no in-app purchases.
FEATURES
Every way to meet someone, in one app.
Nearby, by region, or by shared interests and goals. Discover people the way that suits you.
Nearby discovery
Find people near you by approximate distance, such as “within 5 km”. Your exact location is never shown to anyone.
Search all 47 prefectures
Pick a prefecture or city to meet people in your hometown, where you're travelling, or anywhere in Japan.
Recently logged in
See up to 30 people who logged in most recently. Only people who choose to show when they were last active are listed by login; if there are fewer than 30, newer members fill the list.
Chat without matching
No mutual like needed. Send a message request; once they accept, you can chat freely.
Real-time messaging
Text, photos and voice messages up to 60 seconds, with notifications and read receipts.
Explore by interests
Serious dating, new friends, coffee dates, Free Tonight and more: connect through categories you chose yourself.
Get to know people
Photos, a bio, interests and relationship goals. Profile visitors and your viewing history help you find people again.
Privacy and safety
Blocking, reporting, control over who can message you and what others see. Our staff review reports.
NO MATCHING REQUIRED
Don't wait for a like. Just say hello.
On KinTomo you never wait for a match. When someone catches your eye, you can message them right away, and the person receiving it stays in control.
- 1Browse profilesFind someone you'd like to talk to from their photos, bio and interests.
- 2Send a message requestYour first message is text only, up to 500 characters; text detected as contact details or links is refused.
- 3Chat once acceptedWhen they accept, you can also share photos and voice messages. If they decline, you are not notified.
To prevent spam there is a daily limit on new requests (5 per day during your first 7 days, then 20).
DISCOVER
Close by or far away: discover your way.
People near you right now, people in your hometown, people where you're travelling. Switch views anytime to find new connections.
- Distance as a range onlyYour location is rounded to about 550 m before it is stored, and others only see a range such as “within 5 km”. You can hide it too.
- All 47 prefectures, every citySearch by any of Japan's 47 prefectures and 1,892 municipalities.
- Recently logged inListed by most recent login. It does not mean someone is online right now.
EXPLORE
Connect over shared interests and goals.
Looking for love, new friends, or just a coffee. You only appear in categories you chose yourself, and you can change them anytime.
- Dating goals
Serious Dater
People looking for a relationship with a future. Shown only for members who want a long-term partner and have a bio and at least 4 photos. - Dating goals
Long-Term Partner
People hoping for a steady, lasting relationship. - Dating goals
Short-Term Fun
People who'd like to keep things casual rather than look for something long-term. - Dating goals
Non-Monogamy
People who value relationship styles beyond one-to-one. - Friendship
New Friends
People who want to make new friends, romance or not. - Interests & activities
Coffee Date
People who'd like to start with a relaxed coffee and a chat. - Interests & activities
Binge Watchers
People who love talking about films, dramas and streaming shows. - Interests & activities
Nature Lovers
People who'd rather be outdoors: camping, hiking and more. - Available today
Free Tonight
People with a free evening today. It ends automatically at the time you set (midnight at the latest), and the end time is never shown to others.
You only appear in categories you chose yourself. KinTomo never places people in categories by guessing from photos, messages or anything else.
SAFETY
Built so you can relax and enjoy it.
Meeting new people should happen at your own pace. KinTomo gives you the tools to stay in control.
- Messages start as requests: nobody can send you photos or audio until you accept
- Blocking hides you from each other and stops all messages
- Reports are anonymous to the other person and reviewed by our staff
- You decide whether others see your distance, last active time, read receipts and visits
- KinTomo is for adults aged 18 and over only
HOW IT WORKS
Get started in four simple steps.
- 01
Create an account
Just choose a login name and password. No e-mail address or phone number needed.
- 02
Set up your profile
Add photos, a short bio, your interests and what you're looking for.
- 03
Discover people
Browse nearby, by prefecture, recently logged in, or by category.
- 04
Send a message
Once your request is accepted, chat freely.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is it really free?
Yes. KinTomo currently has no subscription, no paid plan and no in-app purchases. Searching, viewing profiles and sending and receiving messages are all free.
Your mobile carrier's data charges for downloading and using the app still apply.
Are there fake users?
No. We never use fake profiles or staged conversations to simulate activity.
The test accounts our team uses for quality checks are kept separate so they never appear in members' search results or messages.
Can I message someone without matching?
Yes. Send a message request from their profile (the first message is text only, up to 500 characters). Once they accept, you can chat freely.
Can other people see my location?
Never your exact location. Your position is rounded to about 550 m before it is stored, and others see only a range such as “within 5 km” or your prefecture and city. You can hide the distance too.
Does “Recently logged in” mean someone is online?
No. It lists up to 30 people by their most recent login. It does not show that anyone is online right now.
Only people who choose to show when they were last active are listed by login, each with the time to the minute, such as “Last active 25 minutes ago”. If fewer than 30 can be listed, newer members follow under “New members”, without a time. To leave the login list and hide your time, turn off “Show when I was last active” in Settings > Privacy.
Do I need an e-mail address or phone number?
No. You sign up with a private login name (never shown to others) and a password of at least 10 characters.
What is the recovery code?
A code shown once when you create your account, used to reset your password. The “Save your login details” screen lets you save your login name and recovery code as an image on your phone (your password is not included).
Because there is no e-mail or phone verification, an account cannot be recovered if both the password and the recovery code are lost. Keep the code somewhere private. You can create a new recovery code in Settings at any time.
Can KinTomo staff read my messages?
Messages are not end-to-end encrypted; they are stored on our servers so they can be delivered. Staff look at message content only when necessary, such as when handling a report or a lawful request. See the Privacy Policy.
How do I delete my account?
In the app, go to Settings > Delete account. If you can't do it yourself, see the Request Account Deletion page. Your data is deleted after a 7-day grace period.
Your next connection starts on KinTomo.
Completely free, no fake users, no matching required. Open to everyone aged 18 and over.
Coming soon: We are preparing KinTomo for release on the App Store and Google Play. Once it is published, you can download it from this page.
Requires iOS 15.0 or later / Android 7.0 or later