Hi I’m Scott! I originally come from England, but I have caught the travelling bug and am keen to see the world! I am studying Marine Biology at university, so I love all things nature. Which kind of begs the question why did I come to the biggest city in the world? Well for the biggest adventure of course and I love it here in Tokyo. What I want to do now is learn more about everyone here and hope maybe I can teach them something cool in return 🙂

Hey, I’m Sam! Nice too met all of you. I’m from Houston, Texas, and I have graduated Japanese language school and am currently working full time at LanCul. In my spare time I enjoy writing music and playing guitar, as well as hiking, thrift shopping, going out drinking, and occasionally playing video games. I have been living in the Tokyo area since August of 2018. I’m looking forward to meeting all of you!

Hi everyone!
My name is Aneta and I am from the country of art, classical music and beer – Czech Republic! I have been living in Tokyo for one year now and it has been the biggest adventure of my life so far. I love to explore the culture and I love to talk to Japanese people.
Excited to meet you all!

Hey there! My name is Paul I’m 28 years old and I’m from Toronto, Canada. I have worked in the Automotive industry and as a professional Chef. I love to cook/eat, try different beers, travel, do photography, play video games and sports! I love to discover new restaurants to try and places to go. Let’s hang out!

Hello there! My name is Seda. I am Turkish, but was born and raised in Germany. I have been living in Japan since 2017 and intend to stay in this beautiful country with its unique culture and amazing cuisine. I have a wide range of interests and love meeting new people, so come have a chat with me at LanCul – I’m sure we won’t run out of things to talk about!

Hi, what’s up? My name is Lucas and I’m from Brazil. I love making music, drawing, eating food that I never ate before, watching movies and TV series, and going to parties.
I make electronic music and hip hop but I love all music genres and would love to know more about Japanese music.
I moved to Japan for a lot of different reasons, mainly to explore the music scene and get inspired by it, but also half of my DNA is Japanese and because of that I wanted to explore and understand the culture better.
Let’s talk!

Hello! My name is Ricardo, you can call me Ricky. I am from San Francisco, “The City by the Bay”. I moved here to Japan in October 2018 and I am loving it. I have sixteen years of experience as a Hotel Operational Manager, housing international language students. After so many years of learning so many cultures in the world through meeting people from everywhere in San Francisco, I have interest to Japan the most. Why is that? It’s the unique combination between the traditional way of living and the modern way of Japan. I love traveling, playing billiards and an aquarist. My goals are to continue meeting new people and to make new friends, learn and understand the Japanese culture deeply and keep pushing myself to the fullest of enjoying life itself.

Hey there! I’m Hatem, nice to meet you.

I’m Egyptian Swedish. I’m curious about other cultures, languages and international communities.
Aside from work-related activities, I like to play guitar, go out with friends and meet new people, play football, workout or cycle exploring Kyoto.

Looking forward to hanging out with you!”

Hello everyone! My name is Deny (but you can call me Dee). I was born and raised in Lima, Peru. I have lived in California, Sydney, and Bali. I looove the ocean and surfing. I’m also interested in rescuing animals. I came to Japan to learn more about Japanese architecture, Zen Buddhism, explore new restaurants (especially Shojin Ryori), study Japanese, visit nature (go hiking) and learn about Japanese textiles and arts! In the future, I’d love to learn how to sail. I hope to visit India, Sri Lanka, Mongolia, Myanmar, and other exotic countries someday

My name is Michael. I’ve been living in Japan for about 7 years. I came here on a student exchange program at Sophia University where I studied Japanese and some film/literature classes. During my time there I began teaching English part time and have been teaching English to this day.

Hi everyone! My name is JB, a Vietnamese living in Tokyo. I came to Japan to have an undergraduate course and so far it has been an amazing learning journey.
I am always inspired by music, especially jazz and hiphop. I also do choreography, compose songs and teach traditional dance sometimes. Besides from that, cooking is recently becoming one of my passion.
I am an active person and I love to spread my positive energy to everyone. So if you get ready to receive such positive energy, come and say hi to JB. ^_^

Hi, my name is Graeme. I am from Australia, although I have travelled (backpacked through Europe for a few months) and lived elsewhere – in England for about 10 years. I am married to a Japanese woman and we have an eight-year-old son. We’ve visited Japan many times over the years, but when my wife got a job in Tokyo a couple of months ago, we decided to move from Sydney and settle here, at least for a while. Apart from travel, my main interests are art, literature and sport, especially soccer. And, of course, learning more and more about this wonderful country! Looking forward to… everything!

Hello! I’m Virginia and I’m half Spanish and Japanese. This is my first time living in Japan and so far I love it!
I like nature, animals and food, but most of all I love listening to stories! My dream is to travel around the world and learn a lot about other cultures and make new friends.
Oh! And my hobby is…smiling 🙂
If you ever need a smile, I will always have one for you!

Hello everyone !

My name is Louise, I am from Bretagne in France and have been studying english and japanese in the university of Nantes. I have arrived in Japan in September 2018 and am looking forward to spend the coming year meeting new people and discovering more and more about the Japanese culture ! I am very interested in fashion and artistic forms of expressions such as drawings, animations, video editing,… I also enjoy music and, of course, travelling !

I like meeting new people, getting to know more about their way of thinking or their passions. Thus, I am looking forward to get to know you !

My name is Wita. I’m from Thailand and currently living in Japan to study Japanese full-time. I like Japanese Punk Music Scene and often go to Live Houses. However, I also have a less rebellious side and pick up new hobbies like cooking Japanese food and yoga. I’m looking forward to hear your stories!

Fala galera, I’m Vini from Curitiba, Brazil. The reason why I’m in Japan is because I wanna explore the country of my grandparents and make music here. As I graduated in a music college, I have the dream of becoming a big musician in the future. After graduation, I asked to myself several times:”why not going to Japan and trying to achieve my goals there instead of Brazil? It’d be challenging”. The world is so big and I have a lot to learn from it, so here I am, aiming to make my dreams come true. I hope we can have great times together. How about a culture exchange? I’m looking forward to it!

Hi! I’m Damian, nice to meet you! I’m from Ireland and I’ve lived in Japan since 2017! I moved here because I really love Japanese culture, food and people! I really like to watch movies, theatre and I love exploring outdoors. I want to climb Mount Fuji at some point and watch the sun rise. My guilty pleasure is watching a lot of Japanese romance dramas! I’m really looking forward to meeting you and chatting with you!

Heya everyone! My friends and family call me Mitya.

I was born in Riga, capital of Latvia. My dream is to open a small art studio here in Tokyo.
I love walking around Tokyo and discovering new spots. Do you know any anaba?

Please come to LanCul and say hi – let’s chat about studies, history, trends, movies and what not.

Hi, I’m Asma from Lyon, France. I worked in London as a market researcher and I am passionate about foreign languages and cultures as I dedicated a big chunk of my life learning English, Japanese, Korean and Arabic with all the cultures that come with it. I’m also a big foodie! I love discovering new foods and then replicating it at home. During my spare time, I enjoy discovering new coffee shops wherever I go and staying there for hours while indulging myself in reading, deep thinking or people watching.

Hey guys, I’m from Toronto, Canada, where I studied to be a Software Engineer. I’ve spent the last 8 years working as a Mobile Application Developer, traveling all around North America. Now I’m starting the next chapter of my life here in Tokyo. I’ve visited Japan before a few years ago and ever since then I’ve fallen in love with the culture and food. My two favorite animes so far are Fate Stay Night and Death Note. Back in Toronto, I had a pet corgi, her name is Zelda 🙂 I also do a bit of photography on the side. I look forward to sharing my delightful travel stories!

Hi! I’m Yoshimi, I moved to Tokyo six months ago to study Japanese. I like traveling, dancing, sports and food. Also love a good story and meeting new people so I hope we can chat soon!

Hello there! My name is Dennis. I was raised in Tokyo and have lived in several countries ever since I moved abroad at the age of 15. I used to work as a ballet dancer in Russia and currently, I’m a student of a Canadian university. However, apparently my instinct prefers sunshine rather than snow so one of my dreams is living in a warm place like Okinawa. I love working out, reading books, listening to classical music, and making new friends! I’m looking forward to hearing your stories as well as sharing my own experiences! Can’t wait to see all of you!

Hi there, my name is Pablo! I was born in the beautiful city of Barcelona in Spain. I have been living in Japan for almost 4 years. I have been working as a professional musical theatre actor in Spain and Japan, but currently, I am a University student in Saitama. I really enjoy travelling around and getting to know different cultures, dancing and videogames. Let’s chat and enjoy a wonderful time talking about our dreams!

Hi everyone!

My name is Felicia and I’m from Singapore . I have been living in Tokyo for 3 years . Before I moved to Tokyo, I was working as a Flight Attendant. My job gave me opportunities to travel and meet people from different countries. Now my passion for travel continues here in Japan where there are so many amazing places waiting for me to discover. Come and join me for a chat, I’m looking forward to meeting you !

My name is Chandra. I’m from Florida in the US, but I’ve been living in Japan for the last eight years. I enjoy baking and cake decorating and recently started an online cake shop. In my free time I like to crochet, cook, and make miniatures. I’m also a big fan of broadway musicals and vintage fashion. I’m looking forward to talking with you!

Howzit! My name is Jez and I am from South Africa. I was a mechanical engineer and the Quality Assurance manager of a large manufacturing company in South Africa. I have just moved to Japan but have always been in love with its beautiful, unique culture from afar. I am so excited to learn more about the great people from the land of the rising sun! I am a huge lover of animals! I am also a sports (Basketball, tennis, soccer and rugby) fanatic, enjoy hiking, eating delicious food, playing games, reading, travelling and soaking up new cultures. Above all, I love people! We all have a deep, interesting story inside each of us and I cant wait to hear yours, so come through and have a chat with me! I look forward to meeting you!

Hello, I am Panos from Greece. I came to Japan to learn Japanese and also learn the culture. I came here 2 years ago and everyone was kind to me so I decided to learn Japanese and live here.

I have worked in multiple countries like the US and Singapore so I know how important it is to learn about other cultures and meet new people. Everyone has something to contribute and I hope this will be a great new experience for me and the people I will meet here!

My hobbies are reading books and manga, watching movies and anime, and listening to music. Some years ago I also started building models (Gunpla).

So let’s talk and get to know each other!

Hi there! My name is Kai and I came to Tokyo to study Japanese. Before I moved to Japan, I used to work as a video editor and journalist. I love editing videos and experimenting with make-up during my free time. I hope to learn more about Japan from you while I help you become more comfortable and confident in speaking English!

Hello my name is Chad and I am currently a graduate student in Tokyo. I like sports, music, anime, movies, and video games. I also like traveling and meeting new people. Pleased to meet you and let’s have a good time together!

こんにちは！カスタマーサクセスチームのAyaです！
1年間ロンドンの大学に通い、カフェやNGOで働いていました。
LanCulでは、メンバーの皆様1人ひとりと真摯に向き合い、お気持ちに寄り添って、全力でサポートさせていただきます！

些細なお悩みもご遠慮なくご相談ください。一緒にLanCulのCommunityを楽しみましょう:)

Hello my name is Christian and I was born in the United States to an American mother and a Belgian father. I moved to Tokyo in 2016 to live with my dad after he started working here in 2012. In 2019 I finished high school and now am pursuing my dream of becoming a professional racing driver. Among racing my other hobbies include video games, football(soccer), listening to music, scuba diving and sailing. Let’s make great memories!
Nice to meet you!

Hello My name is Nicole and I am from sunny Los Angeles California. I am currently studying at an university in Japan and I couldn’t be happier. Since I was a child I was always fascinated by Japanese culture so I pursued my dreams and came to Japan, yay! My typical day includes reading manga and finding new local food spots (which includes playing Pokemon Go). I love talking about everything so feel free to ask me anything you like! I look forward to meeting and talking to all of you!

Hey! I’m Kyle. I was born in New Zealand, but have lived in Australia for most of my life. I recently moved to Japan on a working holiday visa for 1 year, which I have wanted to do forever. I’m currently studying Japanese and love the beach, hiking, traveling, finding new coffee shops here and food – especially Ramen. I look forward to meeting you soon!

Hi! I’m Shuto and I’m from Japan! I love alternative/indie rock music. I get a lot of inspiration from vintage fashion, lifestyle and interior designs. One of my dreams is to travel to many cool places around the world. I’m really looking forward to meeting you all!

Hello there! My name is Mary and I recently moved here in Tokyo from the Philippines. I’ve lived in Singapore, Thailand and also stayed for a few months in China. I enjoy travelling to appreciate all things cultural, design and architecture as well as nature. I try to do yoga as often as I can, am now learning pottery and have been keen on making regular mountain hikes here in Japan. And just like the rest of the Lancul mates, I am looking forward to great conversations with you!

“If you want to get by, learn to get along.” – A quote I like and try to follow. I’m interested in human behavior, specifically how we can overcome any differences through finding things in common. Aside from pretending to be an intellectual person, I’m just an overly curious, awkward Palestinian girl who enjoys catnaps, dark humour, and conversations about food, travel, and (street) art. Oh, I occasionally jog in an attempt to feel better about my carb addiction. Can’t wait to talk to ya!

Hello Everyone!! My name is Luke and I am from Melbourne, Australia. This is my 6^th time visiting Japan and I finally decided I didn’t want to leave and made the decision to make Tokyo my home. I love meeting and talking with new people, sharing stories, thoughts and experiences. I look forward to meeting you soon.

Hey there!
My Name is Aristides, but you can call me Ari. I love to travel, film short documentaries or Vlog my adventures for my friends. As well I love food, that‘s why you’ll probably catch me eating Donburi or on my way to the next Ramen shop! Oh, and if you like Video Games, I’m the right address to talk to because I’m in the „game“ since the first NES! What are your favourite games? Let’s share our stories!

Hi, my name is Mathias, e-track student at Tokyo international university. I am Swedish, I really like going to the cinemas, Mamma Mia 2 may very well be one of the best movies ever made, I like to talk about inspiration, I listen to a lot of inspirational podcasts and I am a very big fan of the Swedish group ABBA. Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Hey Guys! My name is Jason and I am from South Korea. I was born in Seoul, but I lived here and there in the United States from east to west. I recently graduated from my university in America and now I am studying Japanese in Tokyo. It’s been less than 6 months, but I am really enjoying Tokyo so far because of its food, culture, and the people.

I consider myself very open-minded and I am always eager to learn about something new! But out of all, music, soccer, and movies are some of my favorite topics.

I hope to see you soon, and when we meet, let’s have some fun together!

Hi there! I’m Michelle. I’m born and raised in Taiwan, and at the age of 12 I moved to Shanghai. Only since then I stared to speak English, so I understand the fear of making a silly mistake in front of a native speaker just as you do. Yet, I also know that once you overcome the shadow of fear, you will see the bright side! I’m a travelholic and a film lover. Meeting new people while exploring the world is what makes me excited. I can’t wait to listen to all your stories and experiences in LanCul!

Hi! I’m Boong from Thailand and I’m 26 years old. I was a sales engineer in the automotive industry for 3 years and also used to be a lifeguard in a waterpark in USA for 3 months. I’m talkative, out-going and like to exchange opinions and learn things from people. I am interested in fashion, travel, languages, movies. In my free-time, I like to make travel plans and decide whether I can go or not! I look forward to hearing about your story at the table!

Hello there, my name is Lindo and I’m from the U.S.A. I was born in New
York and lived mostly in Alaska. If you’ve been to either place, let me
know! I’m currently studying International Relations at a university
here in Japan and am interested in Japan’s culture, history, and where
it’s going in the future. I also create educational and entertainment
based videos on TikTok to showcase Japan to an English speaking
audience. My favorite Japanese food is miso ramen, and I’m interested in
further exploring Northern Japan (from Miyagi prefecture and above)
since I haven’t heard or seen much of it. That’s it for now, I look
forward to speaking with you real soon!

Hey! My name is Azat.

I am from Turkmenistan, and I lived in Japan for almost seven years now. I am a university student and I am studying economics and marketing. I have also been practicing Karate for 3,5 years in Japan.

I am fascinated by Japanese culture and customs.

Looking forward to meeting you!

Hi guys! My name is Mariah（マライア）and even though I am from America I was actually born in China! I moved to Japan in spring of 2018 and I have enjoyed every moment of my life here. I graduated with a degree in illustration and I’m currently studying Japanese at a language school so I can work as an illustrator here. Aside from making and looking at art, I also love food, traveling to new places, anime, manga, and listening to music (especially kpop). I enjoy making new friends and hearing their stories and experiences! I look forward to getting to know you!

Hi! My name is Rabbi Ul Saleh but you can just call me Rabeea. I’m from Pakistan and moved to Japan about a year ago. I love a hot cup of cocoa, the sound of the rain, strangers who smile at each other, stories that bring tears to someone’s eyes and the moment when you laugh so hard that your stomach starts to hurt. So, come find me at LanCul and let’s talk about everything and anything you want because my time and attention is all yours. And if you see me in public, don’t forget to wave!

Hi there! My name is Alen. I was born and raised in the Philippines, and I am now studying Japanese in here in Tokyo. I used to work as a Sports Analyst back in Manila. As you can probably tell, I love sports. Basketball is my favorite, but I also follow other sports (even eSports!). I also like watching movies and TV series, going to concerts and sightseeing. I want to learn more about Japan, that’s why I’m excited to meet you all and exchange stories with everyone!

こんにちは！カスタマーサクセスチームのTatsukiです！
少し前までカナダで英会話を学びながらダンサー・バリスタとして生活をしていました。
英会話頑張っていきたい、、でも本当にできるか不安と感じている方・英会話始めてみたけど壁にぶち当たっている方の力になるべく寄り添いサポートしていきます！

皆様にお会いできるのを楽しみにしてます！！

Hi everyone, my name is Christopher, I’m a second year university student that comes from Indonesia, I love Music though I can’t sing nor play an instrument haha, I’m a fan of movies of all kinds except horror, and finally I am a comic book nerd. Hope to see you and have great conversations about life, culture and everything in between.

Hello everyone, My name is Francesca (Cesca) I’m 26 years old and I come from Venice, Italy.
I’ve been travelling and living abroad for a few years and I can’t wait to discover more about Japan!
Travelling and meeting new people is the thing I like to do the most.. exchanging eperiences and fun stories.
I am now studying Japanese in Tokyo and even though it is a very hard language I’m having a lot of fun!

On my free time I love to go for walks and explore the city and the surroundings..
I’m a big animal lover so I usually visit many parks.
I also like to paint and draw and I really anjoy any kind of art.

I Hope we can have a great time together! 🙂

Hey there! John here. I come from the Philippines then moved to Dubai (UAE) a few years back. I worked as an accountant and lived there for a couple of years. Now, I’m in Japan and just started studying Japanese. A few things I enjoy doing are traveling, reading books, watching tv series, and doing things I’ve never done before. Would love to hear your own story. Let’s talk. See you at LanCul!

Hi there! My name’s Shirin, but my family and friends call me Rin. Moving to Japan at the end of 2019’s summer has been a big step in my life, so I look forward to experiencing and embracing the way of life here. Cafe-hopping, music, video games, traveling and art are some of the things that I enjoy, so share yours with me and I’m pretty sure we’ll find something in common! Let’s meet soon!

Hi everyone!
My name is Serkan but people call me here Tetchan. I was born in Turkey, grew up in Austria.
Just recently, I moved to Tokyo from Singapore where I was living for the past four years.
Travelling, hiking and looking for the best coffee in the city are my interests.
Meeting new people gives me motivation and makes me happy.
So I would love to meet you and get to know you better.

Hi everyone, I’m Ron and I’m from the Philippines. I am a veterinarian but it didn’t stop me from venturing out and trying to explore some parts of the world. I love to travel and enjoy food from different parts of the world. I am looking forward to seeing and meeting all of you very soon.

Hey there! My name is Marlena. I’m a Polish person in love with Japan. I majored in Psychology and I came here to experience this amazing country and its culture. I’m a singer, with a history of performing with a few rock bands. I’d also say I’m an artist at heart but actually I’m just a huge geek with love for video games. I love psychology, music (every type!), theatre, languages, literature… Well really, my interests are all over the place so tell me about yours! I’d say there’s about a 100% chance I also like or will be interested in the things you love!

Hey there! My name is Ariundalai, Anda if you like.

I’m Mongolian indigenous nomad born and raised in Ulaanbaatar city.

I moved to Tokyo to study Japanese language for my next University. I’m a cat person. I’d like to call myself movie-buff but not quite yet, still have tons to watch! Sunglasses are my weakness! Also music and arts are my life saviors. I try to snowboard and someday maybe surfing and bungee jumping!

Theres so much to see, learn and experience! It would be purrfect to share them with each other 😸

So come and say Hi!

Hello, my name is Isaac, and I am from Midland Texas. I arrived in Tokyo last June and have loved every minute of it, there is so much to see and do here. I use to live in Iwakuni for 3 years and now have come back because there is still a lot more of Japan that I want to experience and see. I enjoy sightseeing the many different parts of the city, going to the gym, video games, as well as trying out all the craft beer places through out Tokyo! Please come and talk to me and tell me more about this wonderful place.

Hi everyone most people call me Yuyu. I’m originally from Chicago, I came to Tokyo 4 years ago to attend university, you will often find me exploring Tokyo by bicycle and exercising in my free time. Ever since coming to Tokyo for the first time, I completely fell in love with the city, because of its colorful uniqueness, such as with its edgy fashion, delicious food, and kind people.

Hello, my name is Xenia and I was born in Barcelona, Spain. I lived and worked in London, England, for over 5 years as well. I moved to Tokyo in October 2019 and I’ve been studying Japanese language since then. I am a professional makeup artist and digital illustrator, so I love to talk about art, fashion and design!I absolutely love Japanese rock music, video games, anime… and lately I’ve been watching lots of YouTubers and Streamers as well! I really enjoy sharing and hearing different stories and experiences, as well as just chatting about small things that happen in our daily lives. I look forward to meeting you and have a good and relaxing time together!

Hi! My name is Kel, and I am eager to help you with your English communication skills; stories, jokes, slang and idioms, as well as discussion of current events, headlines in the news, and your interests and questions will be welcomed and explored. I have a variety of interests including calligraphy, learning foreign and sign languages, home decorations, singing, dancing and theater arts. I would love to learn more about you and your hobbies and interests. Let’s use your everyday experiences to learn English and learn about each other. I look forward to meeting you soon.

Hi, I’m Ayuka! I was born in Indonesia and raised in Singapore. Currently, I am studying Japanese here in Tokyo. I am interested in fashion, drawing, food and traveling. Let’s share about our stories and experiences. I’m looking forward to meeting you!

Hello!!
My name is Maddie and I am from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. I was raised as a trilingual child, as my family has Chinese origin, so I can speak Vietnamese, Cantonese and English. This is also why I really love learning about new languages and different cultures around the world.
I really like traveling, fashion, art, reading and listening to music.
Looking forward to meeting and talking with you all!

Hello I’m Axel from Lyon in France. For The past six years I traveled and worked in ten different countries (Europe, California, Maghreb, Russia, Viet-Nam, China etc).
I got a passion for discovering new cultures and also learning new languages. During my free time I like to draw, play video games and improve my language skills.
I’m living in Tokyo since November 2019, can’t wait to share our experiences together !

Hi there, my name is Justin. I love live music, surfing, snowboarding,
gardening, my guitar and of course Tokyo. I am very interested in
people and would love to hear all about you.
I look forward to meeting you for some serious and fun conversation.
Thanks for looking me up.
Regards Justin

Hi, I’m Matt and I come from small country in Europe, called Estonia. I lived in London, UK for 5 years before moving to Japan with my partner. I first came to Japan 4 years ago and suddenly fell in love with the place, the food and the people. As a technophile I find myself often in Akihabara electronics shops and market to find ideas. I have strong passion for robotic systems and I used to teach the topic in the university. With hobbies outside the electronics, I love travelling and taking photos of nature and animals. In london I found wild parakeets that I went to feed every week and who often sat on my head and hands whilst crunching the shells of peanuts. I hope to make a lot of new friends here in Japan and to learn more about the mystical culture. Feel free to meet up with me in LanCul.

Hello! My name is Mina, I am from Norway. I have lived in Japan for 2 years now, as I am a University student here. I love Japanese culture, language, and food. My interests are meeting new people, sharing experiences and stories, traveling, music, coffee, movies/tv-shows, going for walks in nature, and animals. I am an open-minded person who loves to learn about other people’s perspectives, I am looking forward to meeting you!