How to Use | Oh My Japan

How to Use Oh My Japan

Frequently asked questions about Oh My Japan
Rules for using this site
How can I make Japanese friends online?, a general article about how to connect with Japanese over the Internet
How to make a great first impression on Japanese people, a step-by-step guide specifically for Oh My Japan
Why not to use machine translation (YouTube), a three minute video on the perils of relying on machine-translated Japanese to communicate with Japanese people
Free software for chatting with Japanese people online (After exchanging several messages on Oh My Japan, some users like to have voice or video chat. This article explains the available options.)

Safety guide on how to use the website and meet people
How to avoid scams, including romance and dating scams, Nigerian scams, and other money scams

Why Oh My Japan was created, a summary of the events that lead to the creation of this website
A return to the art of writing letters, an article which describes the philosophy behind Oh My Japan