When Japanese couples start going out, in a lot of cases, the relationship is proceeded by whats called a confession. This is where one partner tells the other their feelings and asks to date them. This is the point from where the relationship begins. In Japan, people often go out for lunch or tea just as friends.

How do people confess love in Japan?

“Kokuhaku” is a Japanese word that means “confession”, and is often used to refer to a confession of love. An ideal kokuhaku takes place in a romantic setting and involves one person telling the object of their affection that they have feelings for them, then asking if they can start dating exclusively.