Group dating is common 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. You might think that this sounds low-pressure compared with American dating customs. But theres still plenty to stress about.

Is Kiss common in Japan?

Today, the Japanese now describe the practice as kisu—having borrowed from English. Kissing in Japan has slowly become more accepted in art and—among younger couples—in public.