Penpal wanted
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Hallo Alex,
I can't guarantee for the cuteness, but there's an abundance of pen pal sites. To start with the most marginal:
http://penpals.japanreference.com
Of course, Stefan Schauwecker's pen pal forum is the most notorious: people don't have to register and - being online since 1996 - his site generates an impressive stream of visitors:
=> http://www.japanreference.com/cgi-bin/jump.cgi?ID=3411
An exerpt from a standard entry of an office lady in her 20s:
"I'm living in Tokyo. I really need FUN!! I like to dacing drinking...also I like to meet some body. How about you? Please make me happy,you sure what should you do!!"
Another approach is language exchange:
"I love foreigners and love watching them, hearing their voice, speaking English, meeting foreigners. In short I have a foreigner sick"
Unfortunately, most of these entries are NOT fake.
Also check out our listings:
Penpals
I can't guarantee for the cuteness, but there's an abundance of pen pal sites. To start with the most marginal:
http://penpals.japanreference.com
Of course, Stefan Schauwecker's pen pal forum is the most notorious: people don't have to register and - being online since 1996 - his site generates an impressive stream of visitors:
=> http://www.japanreference.com/cgi-bin/jump.cgi?ID=3411
An exerpt from a standard entry of an office lady in her 20s:
"I'm living in Tokyo. I really need FUN!! I like to dacing drinking...also I like to meet some body. How about you? Please make me happy,you sure what should you do!!"
Another approach is language exchange:
"I love foreigners and love watching them, hearing their voice, speaking English, meeting foreigners. In short I have a foreigner sick"
Unfortunately, most of these entries are NOT fake.
Also check out our listings:
Penpals
Hello, this is Koji!
You can find pen pals from any country including Japan at any age at www.japan-guide.com/penfriend!!!
You can find pen pals from any country including Japan at any age at www.japan-guide.com/penfriend!!!
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Hi Thomas, hey Koji!
Thx for help. I will do my best and of course, keep you informed, what will happen...Curious?
Cheers,
alex.
P.S. @thomas: Well, I find it strange too, that some girls are so focussed on foreigners and also see the cultural problems that occur through so-called "mixed couples" for both societies, but especially Asian societies. But, on the other hand, I find it also hard to believe, that this is just a result of the colonization (in other Asian countries), the American "rescue" or Hollywood productions, etc Dont you think, there are also other (inner-Asian?) reasons and factors speeding up this development? Thereby I explicit dont mean financial reasons, although especially in Southeast Asia this probably plays an relevant role. However, I think this topic is quite heavily loaded - so I recommend to open an own topic therefore anytime. Because I am sure, on this topic exist many different opinions...
Thx for help. I will do my best
and of course, keep you informed, what will happen...Curious?Cheers,
alex.
P.S. @thomas: Well, I find it strange too, that some girls are so focussed on foreigners and also see the cultural problems that occur through so-called "mixed couples" for both societies, but especially Asian societies. But, on the other hand, I find it also hard to believe, that this is just a result of the colonization (in other Asian countries), the American "rescue" or Hollywood productions, etc Dont you think, there are also other (inner-Asian?) reasons and factors speeding up this development? Thereby I explicit dont mean financial reasons, although especially in Southeast Asia this probably plays an relevant role. However, I think this topic is quite heavily loaded - so I recommend to open an own topic therefore anytime. Because I am sure, on this topic exist many different opinions...
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Hi Alex,
it's good you mentioned only "some girls", as we should be careful not to generalize in regard to "gaijin attraction". I am not living in Japan, but from what I understand the majority of Japanese girls does not aim at living w/dating/marrying foreigners. The implications of chosing a foreign live mate aren't easy: pressure from all sides, family, friends, colleagues; depends of course if you live in urban centers or rural areas (hm, when I think of it: not so different from Europe in fact).
You know the German proverb "Gegensaetze ziehen sich an" ("opposites attract"). The so-called attraction seems to be a mixture of curiosity and escape from well-trodden paths or daily routine. And perhaps foreigners also tend to slightly misjudge their attraction.
it's good you mentioned only "some girls", as we should be careful not to generalize in regard to "gaijin attraction". I am not living in Japan, but from what I understand the majority of Japanese girls does not aim at living w/dating/marrying foreigners. The implications of chosing a foreign live mate aren't easy: pressure from all sides, family, friends, colleagues; depends of course if you live in urban centers or rural areas (hm, when I think of it: not so different from Europe in fact).
You know the German proverb "Gegensaetze ziehen sich an" ("opposites attract"). The so-called attraction seems to be a mixture of curiosity and escape from well-trodden paths or daily routine. And perhaps foreigners also tend to slightly misjudge their attraction.
