Mondaiji.com is a burgeoning Japan-focused social community aimed at performers, artists, freelancers, and enthusiasts.  Professional and aspiring comedians, musicians, singers, media creators, bands, photographers, dancers, etc. can get to know each other, become friends, connect with fans, and display their creations for all to see.  Being a community of independent-minded people, Mondaiji.com seeks to better connect artists with fans as well as freelancers with clients.

For example:

• You're an independent artist / musician / comedian and want to better publicize your creations and connect with fans.
• You're a comedian hoping to collaborate with other comedians.
• You're in a band but need a drummer.
• You're a drummer looking for a band.
• You work for a small media production company that needs actors for a promotional video.  Using a talent agency is expensive, so you would prefer to find and hire a few actors directly.
• You want to make your own website but need a web designer and graphic artist.
• You need a translator / interpreter for an upcoming project.
• You want to learn a foreign language or martial art.
• You're a foreigner living in Japan or interested in Japan.
• You're a Japanese person living abroad or interested in foreign cultures.
• You're a free-thinker and want to connect with other like-minded people.
  

"Mondaiji" is the Japanese word for "problem child."  In Japan there is a prevalent expression that typifies the culture: "The nail that sticks up gets hammered down."  This is in striking contrast to the Western expression: "The squeaky wheel gets the oil."  Since performers, musicians, and artists stand out and command attention, they could be considered the "problem children" of Japanese society.  Instead of passively obeying their parents, "mondaiji" play music, travel abroad, start their own businesses, and creatively express themselves.

Those sites target anyone and everyone, so I think they're too far-reaching.  Mondaiji.com is composed solely of interesting, independent-minded performers, musicians, artists, and fans.

It's 100% free.  There is also no "Mondaiji Premium" service.  Click here to register!

If you are already a member of Facebook, then you can simply login to Mondaiji.com using your existing Facebook username and password.  Your Facebook profile will be automatically imported, so there's no need to register or create a separate profile.