Find Japanese people on a live map. Chat now, meet up when you're in Japan. Built-in translation, voice & video. Real people. No swiping.
SewaYou shows Japanese people and friends near you on a live world map. Chat with locals in Japan from anywhere — and meet up over coffee when you visit.
Real people. No swiping.
Many SewaYou users come for casual language exchange — practising Japanese with native speakers (nihongo), finding a long-term language partner or penpal, or just a conversation partner for daily English/Japanese practice. Unlike traditional language exchange apps, SewaYou focuses on real local friendships, not just message ping-pong.
WHY SEWAYOU IS DIFFERENT:
• Live map of Japanese people and friends across Japan and worldwide
• Cosy cafés suggested between you and your match for easy meetups
• One-tap translation in chat — no language barrier
• Voice messages and video calls built in
• Same Gender Mode for women who want a dating-free space
• Made in Tokyo with a strong community across Japan and worldwide
PERFECT FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT TO:
• Make Japanese friends before travelling to Japan
• Chat with real Japanese people about culture, anime, food, life
• Find local Japanese friends if you live in Japan
• Meet new people in cities you visit
• Skip swipe-based dating and just make friends
CHAT TOOLS:
• One-tap translation across 50+ languages
• Voice messages and video calls
• Photo and media sharing
• Up to 30 chats per day with Pro
SAFE AND FOCUSED PLACE TO CONNECT:
• Approximate location only — your exact spot is never shared
• Same Gender Mode and No Romance Mode for friendship-only chats
• Automatic scammer detection and removal
• Clear community rules to keep everyone respectful
Start making Japanese friends today. Whether you want to chat online or meet in person on your next trip to Japan, SewaYou helps you connect.
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Privacy Policy: https://www.sewayou.com/privacy
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Version 6.63.0
The developer, SewaYou Inc., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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