| 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 |
| At Iguider's in Japan 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. http://www.try-net.or.jp/~iguider/ |
| 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/ |
| Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann Japan 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. http://www.comhaltas-jp.com/ |
| 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/ |
| Foreign Correspondent Free listings for snail-mail Japanese penpals. http://www.jfriends.com/ |
| Gaijin Finder A mobile website that for the purposes of language and cultural exchange between Japanese for foreigners. Also provides e-mail addresses. http://www.gaijinfinder.com/ |
| Gaijin-san Club Site in English and Japanese for those wishing to practice Japanese, find pen-pals, and ask about Japan. http://www3.ocn.ne.jp/~nmakoto/GAIJIN/ |
| Hello Penpal Includes regularly e-mailed database of possible penpals as well as a BBS. http://www2u.biglobe.ne.jp/~kice/jpal/ |
| Hello-Worldz Free English and Japanese personal classifieds site via cell phones or computer. http://www.hello-worldz.com/main2.html |
| 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/ |
| 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 artst 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 |