Web Directory

» ALC Keypal Net English
   Free service that introduces English speakers to Japanese pen pals.
   http://www.alc.co.jp/keypal/index.html

» Annexcafe.
   A moderated, Japanese general discussion group, to make Japanese friends and learn about the beauty and culture of Japan.
   http://www.annexcafe.com/chat/homepage.cfm?id=696

» Bangladesh Association at Saitama (BAS)
   Group to improve social interactions, and introduce Bangladesh culture to Japanese and others.
   http://www.angelfire.com/sd/bangladeshsaitama/

» Belgium Japan Association Youth Committee
   Created to reinforce relations between Belgian and Japanese. Organizes events and gatherings to exchange interests, experiences, languages, and culture.
   http://www.bja-yc.be/server?page=home&lang=en

» Celtic Festivals Japan
   Celebrates and promotes Celtic culture in Japan. Has festivals organised by a team of volunteers and held annually in Tokyo.
   http://www2.gol.com/users/celtic/

» Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR)
   Supports current trends in internationalization and seeks to promote further developments. Implements the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme.
   http://www.clair.or.jp/

» Hello Penpal
   Includes regularly e-mailed database of possible penpals as well as a BBS.
   http://www2u.biglobe.ne.jp/~kice/jpal/

» Hiragana Times Friends
   Offers free registration for penpal match-ups.
   http://hiraganatimes.meta4-group.com/en_US/public/home.jhtml

» House; Flat and Apartment sharing
   BBS for English speakers to experience cultural and language exchanges by rooming with Japanese in Tokyo.
   http://members.tripod.com/houseshare/

» International Association of Chigasaki
   Non-profit organization that arranges home and school visits, cultural and language classes. Located near Tokyo.
   http://7jp.com/iac/english/english.htm

» International Party
   Organizes periodic international parties in Tokyo and Osaka. With BBS, FAQ, map and access information, and links.
   http://international-party.com/

» Japan Interactive
   Information on Japanese foods, lifestyle, culture, language, with pictures of Japan, mailing list, chat, bbs, and pen pals.
   http://happygold.com/japan/

» Letsdating
   Easy to use bilingual personals site for anyone in Japan. Works with computers or cell phones.
   http://www.letsdating.jp/

» Michiko's Tea House
   A forum BBS for cultural exchange and discussion about Japan.
   http://michiko.proboards25.com/index.cgi

» Shirase.com
   Offers BBS for Japanese house sharing and language exchanges.
   http://www.sharese.com/

» Spiritual Refugee
   Essay by artist Junko Chodos on being Japanese and encountering western culture.
   http://www.crosscurrents.org/Chodoswinter2003.htm

» The Japan Page
   A website for people looking for a Japanese pen pal.
   http://www.yorihuzi.net/japan.html

» World Friend Network
   Specializes in offering communication opportunities between English and Japanese speakers. Includes pen pals, chat, bulletin board and a number of cultural sharing features.
   http://www.worldfriend.net/

» YY Club
   Circle for communicating between foreign residents in Japan and Japanese with a monthly meeting.
   http://www.mackys.net/yy/index.html

» Yorihuzi
   Serves as a meeting place for Japanese looking for pen pals and people looking for Japanese pen pals.
   http://www.yorihuzi.net/

» Your Japanese Guests
   An account of what happens when Japanese and Americans meet.
   http://fly.hiwaay.net/~eueda/japguest.htm