Company
About JAPNS
We help people discover authentic Japanese culture — wherever they are in the world.
Our mission
JAPNS is a global discovery platform for authentic Japanese experiences. From a matcha cafe in Bangkok to a hidden izakaya in Singapore, we surface the places that truly capture Japan — scored, reviewed, and curated by a community that cares about the real thing.
How it started
Founded in 2026 by a small team of Japan obsessives, JAPNS began as a shared spreadsheet of favorite spots and grew into an AI-powered platform used by travelers and locals across Bangkok, Singapore, London, and New York.
What makes us different
Every place gets a Japan Score — our measure of how authentically Japanese an experience is. No paid placements, no fake reviews. Just genuine recommendations you can trust.