This article explores hookup culture in Japan and the role of technology in facilitating these encounters. It discusses the cultural differences that affect hookup culture in Japan, such as a more conservative attitude towards sexuality, and how traditional dating customs involve courting for months or even years before becoming intimate. Technology has made it easier for people to connect with each other quickly without having to go through traditional courtship rituals first, and there are several popular apps used by Japanese people looking for casual sexual encounters such as Tinder, Pure, OkCupid, Badoo and Skout.