Group dating is common But most Americans go on a date in pairs rather than groups. In Japan, group dating — or goukon — commonly happens first. Its a way to gauge mutual interest and suitability, as well as mix with a potential partners friends.

What is the average dating age in Japan?

By prefecture, Miyazaki had the youngest average age for men, at 30.1 years, while Okayama had the youngest for women, at 28.8. In contrast, the oldest average for both men and women was Tokyo, at 32.3 and 30.5, respectively .Average Age at First Marriage in Japan.HusbandWife201931.229.66 more rows•7 Jul 2020

Is age gap normal in Japan?

In Japan, its 1.4 years (pdf). Thats a pattern seen around the world: Age gaps show up among heterosexual couples in every culture. Some evolutionary explanations have been proposed (older men may have more resources, younger women may be more fertile), but none are easily testable.