This article explores the topic of hooking up in Japan, including what it means, how it differs from other countries, and whether or not it is common among young people. Hooking up is a term used to describe casual sexual encounters between two or more people. In Japan, traditional dating practices involve going out with friends or family members as chaperones and there are often strict rules about physical contact before marriage. Despite this, evidence suggests that hookup culture does exist in Japan among young people through the use of online dating apps such as Tinder and Bumble. It is difficult to say definitively whether hooking up is common due to a lack of research on the subject, but anecdotal evidence suggests that it is becoming increasingly popular. Sex tends to be viewed more negatively by Japanese society than by other cultures such as those found throughout Europe.