Naoasaki, Japan

High score (8-10) · Your profile

Nagasaki has been dealing with foreigners since the Dutch trading post on Dejima operated here for over 200 years during Japan's isolation — that history is baked into how locals interact with outsiders, and the openness is real. In a city under 400,000 people, a strong profile stands out fast, and the novelty factor works in your favor in ways it simply doesn't in Tokyo or Osaka. The tram-connected hill neighborhoods and Portuguese-influenced cafe culture create low-pressure social situations that are easy to work. If you're running a Kyushu circuit, put Nagasaki near the top.

Mid score (6-8)

Nagasaki is genuinely more comfortable with foreigners than most Japanese cities its size — the Dejima trading history left a real cultural mark — but the city is small, aging, and the nightlife is limited. You'll get curiosity and polite openness, but converting that into anything takes more patience than in a larger city. The active dating pool here skews narrow, and the social scene basically shuts down early. Worth a few days as part of a longer trip, but don't anchor here expecting volume.

Lower score (below 6)

Nagasaki is a declining port city of under 400,000 with one of Japan's oldest demographic profiles — the population is aging out fast and the nightlife infrastructure reflects that. The small size that gives strong profiles a novelty boost works in reverse here: limited venues, limited pool, and not much English infrastructure outside the tourist zones near Peace Park and Glover Garden. Fukuoka is 90 minutes away by limited express and is an entirely different situation — there's no reason to base yourself in Nagasaki if your profile isn't already pulling well.

What's the median income in Naoasaki, Japan?

$23k median

What's the typical marriage age for women in Naoasaki, Japan?

Women marry at 28

How common is a college degree in Naoasaki, Japan?

28% men have degree

What's the average male height in Naoasaki, Japan?

173 cm local avg

What's the average BMI for women in Naoasaki, Japan?

Local women avg 22.1