This article examines the question of whether Japan is friendly to foreigners by looking at its history with foreign countries, language barriers, immigration policies, experiences of foreigners living in Japan, and Japanese attitudes towards foreigners. It finds that overall, most people agree that Japan is friendly to foreigners. Despite some initial challenges due to language barriers or cultural differences, many find that once they become accustomed to life in Japan they quickly make friends with locals who are often very hospitable. Surveys also suggest that attitudes towards foreigners living in or visiting Japan are generally positive.