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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  平塚市, Japan
Female, 36

I'm a gentle and kind to amimals. I like watch movies reading very widely. And trip abroad, too.My job is nurse so irregular daily. I wantto improve my English and learn culture of overseas. So I want to friend of the world.

Languages: Japanese, English

Sara Sakura

  Fukushima, Japan
Female, 32

Hi! :) I love talking to people! I have a rare cell disease and live in a deep forest in the countryside of Japan. I have to spend a lot of time in my room and rarely meet people, so I'm looking for friends here :) I hope that in the future I can b...

Languages: Japanese, English

Cultural Keepsake: Japanese Christmas Cake and Chicken

MicciM

  Sapporo, Japan
Female, 39

I am a well travelled woman who has a keen interest in English language. Other hobbies include music, movies and podcasts. I’m a bit of an I introvert and find the most comfort in spending time at home.

Languages: Japanese, English

Koco

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 46

Hi! I'm a Writer and Translator. I speak quite a few languages and i learn them from and for my friends all around the world. Before the pandemic, my job sends me around the world, and that was how i got to know them. After working from home during t...

Languages: Japanese, English, Mandarin, French

Bloom Sakura

  Sendai, Japan
Female, 65

Im cheerful and positive. I live with my husband and a dog. I like rock music.Especially, my favorite are The Eagles and Cheap Trick . I like sewing.sometimes I make my clothes.

Languages: Japanese, English

madoka

  新宿, Japan
Female, 19

Hello!!!I like taking photos and watching movies. I also like anime. In particular, I like the anime directed by Kunihiko Ikuhara. I really love it.

Languages: Japanese, English, Spanish

sakuranbo

  Japan
Female, 19

Hii! I'm a bit shy,but I like talking.My hobbies are listening to music,reading books.And I'm really into going thrifting now.I sometimes go shopping in Tokyo on weekends because you can find a little of everything there. I'm a university student now...

Languages: Japanese, English, Spanish

Katano

  Osaka, Japan
Female, 41

I'd love to try to meet friends to exchange paper letters. Any topics are welcomed, I'd love to share both of good things and bad things with you together. Everyone has ups and downs, so it's nice to encourage each other through friendship. I'll happ...

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

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  Kobe, Japan
Male, 29

Hello, everyone. I am Japanese who is interested in East Asian culture and foods.Currently I am living in Kobe, Japan, but I used to live in the United Kingdom and France, as a student and a language lecturer respectively.I like reading books, cookin...

Languages: English, Japanese, French