I have two japanese and i was told they were very friendly and easy to tame, mine however are really hard to tame and aren't very friendly.
Bantamluver

Maisie,

In order to expect temperament typical to a breed, you must get your stock from a reputable breeder who selects and maintains his flock according to the standard. I select constantly for temperament, as well as for the physical traits, and as a result my flock is fairly consistent with the breed standards. If yours came from a hatchery they may not even be purebred, much less bred to the standards.

Japanese tend to be wary of strangers, yet with gentle handling can become tame and pet-like. No chicken is outwardly friendly toward humans unless they have been conditioned to behave that way.

Johnde

I've replied to your email Johnde. Thanks so much!

I have 3 Black Japanese chickens that I bought from a hatchery. 2 of them aren't tame at all, but the other one is very tame. I've petted them since they we're chicks, and only one of them is tame. In fact, she's so tame that whenever I try to pick her up she just jumps on my arm! I didn't teach her to do that. Whenever I put my arm up to my shoulder, she justs hops right on! So she gets a free ride. Does this seem like something a Black Japanese would do?

Daisy, Friendly chickens come in all breeds. Can't always determine why some are wild, even when hand raised with lots of attention. And some just never want to be touched or handled. Others are right under your feet and like your pullet, fly right up to see you! So if you hatch chicks, hope they will be hers, as temperment may be inherited--and you will want more like her! (but remember that the cock has a play on temperment, also). Enjoy her, she is special. CJR