Free service that introduces English speakers to Japanese pen pals.

A moderated, Japanese general discussion group, to make Japanese friends and learn about the beauty and culture of Japan.

Free English and Japanese personals site. Features double-blind email exchange, and automatic translation of fast messages.

A non-profit consulting site that aims at promoting business, tourism, cultural exchange and mutual cooperation between Morocco and Japan among other east Asian countries.

Group to improve social interactions, and introduce Bangladesh culture to Japanese and others.

Created to reinforce relations between Belgian and Japanese. Organizes events and gatherings to exchange interests, experiences, languages, and culture.

Book excerpt on the differences in how Japanese and westerns use logic and interpret situations.

Celebrates and promotes Celtic culture in Japan. Has festivals organised by a team of volunteers and held annually in Tokyo.

International exchange site with message boards. Free registration required.

The Japanese branch of the CCE, an association for promoting Irish culture, organizing dance classes (set and ceili dancing), and introducing instructors to the tin whistle, flute, fiddle, Irish harp and Gaelic.

Supports current trends in internationalization and seeks to promote further developments. Implements the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme.

Free listings for snail-mail Japanese penpals.

A mobile website that for the purposes of language and cultural exchange between Japanese for foreigners. Also provides e-mail addresses.

Site in English and Japanese for those wishing to practice Japanese, find pen-pals, and ask about Japan.

Includes regularly e-mailed database of possible penpals as well as a BBS.

Free English and Japanese personal classifieds site via cell phones or computer.

Offers free registration for penpal match-ups.

BBS for English speakers to experience cultural and language exchanges by rooming with Japanese in Tokyo.

Non-profit organization that arranges home and school visits, cultural and language classes. Located near Tokyo.

Organizes periodic international parties in Tokyo and Osaka. With BBS, FAQ, map and access information, and links.

Promotes Irish culture and relations in Japan, with penpal board, parades in Japan and Ireland, and photos.

Set up to use the internet as a bridge between these Ireland and Japan.

Information on Japanese foods, lifestyle, culture, language, with pictures of Japan, mailing list, chat, bbs, and pen pals.

Shows points of views from both homestay family and participant, and pitfalls to avoid.

Easy to use bilingual personals site for anyone in Japan. Works with computers or cell phones.

An online community that connects people through networks of mutual friends and associations.

A forum BBS for cultural exchange and discussion about Japan.

Japanese and American free site for e-mail and penpals.

Offers BBS for Japanese house sharing and language exchanges.

Essay by artst Junko Chodos on being Japanese and encountering western culture.

A website for people looking for a Japanese pen pal.

Japanese penpal introductions and Japan information site.

Specializes in offering communication opportunities between English and Japanese speakers. Includes pen pals, chat, bulletin board and a number of cultural sharing features.

Serves as a meeting place for Japanese looking for pen pals and people looking for Japanese pen pals.

An account of what happens when Japanese and Americans meet.

Circle for communicating between foreign residents in Japan and Japanese with a monthly meeting.