Japan Penpals

Japan Penpals — meet friends in a country of tradition and technology. Talk about school and university, anime and pop culture, food like sushi and ramen, seasonal festivals and everyday routines in cities and towns. Write letters or chat online and enjoy thoughtful cultural exchange.

Find penpals in Japan

Japan pairs tradition with modern life — festivals, shrines and technology, study and city bustle. With Japanese penfriends you can talk about school and university, anime and pop culture, food like sushi and ramen, and everyday routines in Tokyo, Osaka and regional towns.

Topics people often share

  • Study, exams and campus life
  • Music, anime and films
  • Food, cafés and neighbourhoods
  • Japanese or English language practice

Getting started

  • Send a polite introduction
  • Ask two or three easy questions
  • Share interests rather than contact details
  • Decide on online chat or letters

Connect with thoughtful Japanese penpals.

Penpals from Japan

okadaa

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 28

HI, I've graduated from univ and work as IT engineer! I have a great interest in history and literature of foreign countries. Also I love animals. I don't know how to describe myself but we will get to know each other while talking. Feel free to writ...

Languages: Japanese, English

Jotaroo2

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 24

Hi, I'm a univ student from Japan and later going to graduate school near the future. I am in life science field but now interested in an engineering. I am not so active but energitic about things I am interested in. My hobbies are watching films and...

Languages: Japanese, English, German

Ayapi

  Tokushima, Japan
Female, 25

I have a cheerful personality and I’m interested in many different things!I’d love to see stationery, postcards, and stamp designs from other countries. I’m also very interested in learning about cultures that are different from my own.In my fr...

Languages: Japanese, English, Italian

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  Ogori Shi, Japan
Female, 35

Something about me * love traveling * antiques hunting * vintage clothes * flea markets * coffee, old coffee shops * horse lover * dog lover * embroidery * sewing beginner * collect vintage postcards * reading books * botanical illustratio...

Languages: Mandarin, Taiwanese, English, Japanese

Kuts

  Sasebo, Japan
Male, 50

Hello, world from Japan! In 2010, I was a grad student in the UK. I joined this site to keep up my English and to meet people I would never have met if it weren't for the internet. Actually, I had registered here before and I met someone truly wonder...

Languages: Japanese, English, Italian

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  Koto-ku, Japan
Female, 41

Hi! I’m a hardworking mom with an 12-year-old son, and we’re going through some challenges right now. He stopped going to school about two years ago, so we’re doing homeschooling at the moment. I’d love to exchange ideas about parenting and e...

Languages: Japanese, English

I am not AI

  Osaka, Japan
Female, 50

I am not AI, but I’d like to help you with your Japanese learning. I didn’t join this site for any romantic purposes. I’m a rather reserved person and a good listener. I enjoy pottery and love all kinds of music. I’ve forgotten much of my Eng...

Languages: Japanese, English

Shell Ginger

  Okinawa, Japan
Female, 57

I work as a librarian in a small library. I love movies, and watch independent ones. Nature gives me a great deal: the stars, plants, trees, and creatures. I spend each day believing that I am not powerless, even if in a very small way, to make the w...

Languages: Japanese, English

Haruelle

  somewhere, Japan
Female, 18

Hii!! here is Haru. I'm a cheerful person who loves chatting. I would love to make friends from different cultures or lifestyles I don't know now. Because it sounds really fun!

Languages: Japanese, English

Takuro

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 29

Hi! I’m TaK. I am interested in various cultures and want to know and understand different countries. I also like to hear the lifestyle and the story of people. On my days off I like to read, go to the gym, learn new things and watch football games...

Languages: Japanese, English