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

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  Oita, Japan
Male, 65

My work is to support the procedure of entrance of foreigner and inheritance Everyday I run.My family is my wife,me and a turtle.I think that I'm kind.

Languages: Japanese, English, German

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Yuki88

  Funabashi, Japan
Female, 29

I am not a sociable person and prefer being alone to being in a group. I like walking, listening to music, playing the piano and drinking tea in cafés or at home. I also like to write letters in this way, which is a healing process for me. I hope to...

Languages: Japanese, English

Loudmouth

  Osaka, Japan
Male, 55

Positive for everything. I am believer of saying there is a will, there is a way. I love meeting new friends from all over the world.I believe I am introvert. So far no one admits so.

Languages: Japanese, English, Mandarin, Thai

J.Katie

  Shiojiri-shi, Japan
Female, 54

I try to stay positive and enjoy learning new things. Even as a senior, I spent several months studying English in the UK in 2024. Learning English is something I can't give up because it helps me connect with people from around the world. I'm inter...

Languages: Japanese, English

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

Aco888

  Japan
Female, 42

Laundry dancing in the wind, lights shining on the window sill at dusk, the sound of tires speeding down the road at night…I catch a glimpse of life and stories there, it makes me feel warm inside. When I Look at the world reflected in a puddle, I ...

Languages: Japanese, English

charo1212

  sakado, Japan
Female, 50

My hobby is playing the cello. I used to be in an amateur orchestra. I've played a lot of German symphonies. Now I find songs I like on YouTube and play the cello alone in my room. This also includes many classical pieces from Germany and Central Eur...

Languages: Japanese, German, English

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  Wako, Japan
Female, 24

Hi!I'm university student in Japan.I like writing,drawing(just doodles)and listening to music(electronic,dance,techno,indie..)I was in New Zealand for six months, but my English is still not good.If you don't mind,Let's do penpal!I would be happy if ...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Fujisawa, Japan
Female, 50

I am a quiet and stable person. I like reading. I also like music. I play the piano. Most of time I spend watching dramas or reading on weekends. Having coffee at a cafe makes me relaxed. I want to know different cultures and communicate with many pe...

Languages: Japanese, English

Rosy.A

  Japan
Female, 51

Hi! I live in Japan. Traveling is my passion — I love exploring big cities and the countryside, both in Japan and abroad. I especially enjoy the countryside, where I feel I can learn more about each country’s traditions. My goal is to travel over...

Languages: Japanese, English, French