
Everything you need to know about Japabudz
We're planning to launch in early 2024. Waitlist members will get exclusive early access before the public launch.
Yes! Our core buddy matching and community features will always be free. We may introduce premium features in the future.
We're starting with major cities like London, Toronto, Berlin, and New York, then expanding based on member demand.
All members go through verification, and we have community guidelines and reporting systems to maintain a safe environment.
Real stories from Africans who found their community

Amara K.
London, UK
"Japabudz helped me meet my first friend in London — now we explore the city together!"

David M.
Toronto, CA
"It's more than an app. It's a family that understands what living abroad really feels like."

Sarah T.
Berlin, DE
"Finding my study buddy through Japabudz made my university experience so much better."

David M.
Toronto, CA
"It's more than an app. It's a family that understands what living abroad really feels like."

Sarah T.
Berlin, DE
"Finding my study buddy through Japabudz made my university experience so much better."

David M.
Toronto, CA
"It's more than an app. It's a family that understands what living abroad really feels like."

Sarah T.
Berlin, DE
"Finding my study buddy through Japabudz made my university experience so much better."

Amara K.
London, UK
"Japabudz helped me meet my first friend in London — now we explore the city together!"

David M.
Toronto, CA
"It's more than an app. It's a family that understands what living abroad really feels like."