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Nanpa

        posted by erika, Spacious Planet, October 09, 2011

Nanpa (ナンパ) means 'picking someone up' in Japanese. This could be at any public place such as a bar, restaurant or just on the street.

In Japan, guys sometimes stand on the street outside busy stations and try to nanpa good looking women as they pass by. This is tolerated in Japan but might be considered harassment in other countries. These guys may try for hours before being successful. When successful they usually invite the women for a few drinks at a bar or karaoke. Afterwards they may proceed to a love hotel.

Although nanpa is relatively rare the Japanese media talks about it a lot.




Nanpa Forums


jimmy   Best place (2)      posted by jimmy on May 29, 2008
jimmy   tv show (2)      posted by jimmy on May 29, 2008
evangelion   tokyo nanpa (1)      posted by evangelion on August 6, 2009
evangelion   osaka nanpa (1)      posted by evangelion on August 6, 2009
evangelion   japanese guys (1)      posted by evangelion on August 6, 2009

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Nanpa Answers

jimmy   Is nanpa different from "picking someone up"? (2)
     asked by jimmy on May 29, 2008
jimmy   Do girls ever nanpa guys? (2)
     asked by jimmy on May 29, 2008
jimmy   How common is nanpa in Japan? (2)
     asked by jimmy on May 29, 2008
jimmy   What is nanpa? (2)
     asked by jimmy on May 29, 2008


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