What is TomoNabi?
TomoNabi is your companion on the journey to new friendships. Whether you're looking to connect with fellow Japanese or meet people from around the world, TomoNabi helps you find meaningful connections—right in your community.
Problem
Users face challenges in finding meaningful local and international connections through traditional social platforms, which often lack community-focused features and genuine interaction opportunities.
Solution
TomoNabi is a community-building app that enables users to join local and global groups, participate in events, and foster friendships. Examples: Japanese expats connecting locally, travelers meeting international peers.
Customers
Expats, travelers, and locals in Japan seeking authentic social interactions; demographics include young adults (20-35) interested in cross-cultural exchange and community engagement.
Unique Features
Combines hyper-local community focus with global reach, offers structured events for ice-breaking, and emphasizes safety and inclusivity for diverse user backgrounds.
User Comments
Simplifies meeting like-minded people nearby
Great for expats adjusting to Japan
Events encourage genuine conversations
User-friendly interface
Helps overcome social anxiety
Traction
Newly launched with 1k+ early users; featured on ProductHunt with 150+ upvotes. Founder active on X with 500+ followers. Web traffic grew 200% month-over-month post-launch.
Market Size
The global social networking market reached $231.1 billion in 2023 (Statista), with niche friendship apps growing at 25% CAGR due to increased demand for authentic connections.
