1

knows a lot about delicious shops (restaurants)

16

tells you about shops dealing with goods in high quality or less expensive

2

can repair a broken items, such as furniture, car, motor cycle, personal computers, and electric apparatus

17

writes a recommendation letter for you in job hunting or in career changes

3

knows how to fix problems, such as shortages of power, gas, a part of house, and internet access

18

lends you a small amount of money in troubles

4

might help you with shopping if you are sick

19

can be a guarantor or a contact person when you borrow money

5

picks you up and drive you to a destination when you

cannot drive by yourself (e.g. without driving license)

20

helps you or your family with job hunting (including a part-time job)

6

mutually knows each other’s families well

21

can consult with you about taking care of your children

7

mutually shares private news with each other

22

can consult with you and your family about health or mental illness

8

shares risk information such as disaster, infections, affairs or accidents (terrorism, murder or fire) with you

23

temporarily takes care of your children or parents

9

takes care of your house when you are away for long-term travel

24

informs you about hospitals, and the other institutions

10

rushes to your home in disasters like fire or accident

25

can ask for physical support (e.g. nursing in long-term) when you are ill or disability

11

knows well about history, culture in your region

26

gives you advice on your personal finances

12

enjoys a hobby or physical activities with you

27

belongs to universities or research institutions

13

introduces lawmakers and local government (municipalities) employees to you (or introduces acquaintances who know them to you)

28

has specialized knowledge about law or public institutions (or introduces acquaintances who know these specialists to you)

14

shares information on local event

29

has specialized knowledge and medical skills

15

introduces you to local media (e.g. televisions station, radio stations, newspapers and publisher)

30

give you advice when you have trouble at work