This article provides an overview of the dating laws in Japan, including the age of consent, prostitution and sex work laws, marriage laws, divorce laws, LGBT rights and dating laws, and foreigners’ rights when it comes to dating. The age of consent for sexual activities is 18 years old, prostitution and sex work are illegal, marriage requires registration and additional paperwork if one party is foreign, divorce requires an application and judgement from family court, LGBT rights remain limited although progress has been made recently towards recognizing same-sex relationships. Additionally, foreign nationals should check with their embassy regarding any additional restrictions that may apply when engaging with someone romantically while living abroad.