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

LoveParis

  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

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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

PenguinPenguin

  Japan, Japan
Female, 35

Hello,everyone! I want to make friends from all over the world. Just like the name, I love penguins. I collect penguin books, plushies, trinkets… basically anything penguin-related. I like watching movies and international dramas, reading books, an...

Languages: Japanese, English

Penparu

  Kanazawa, Japan
Male, 21

I own a t-shirt that says "I HAVE FRIENDS EVERYWHERE" but I never had friends everywhere, so here I am, trying to make that true! I'd like to improve my English and social skills, but most importantly, I'm here to enjoy a genuine human connection. I ...

Languages: Japanese, English

Misia76

  Fukushima, Japan
Female, 38

Hello from Japan! My name is Misaki. I'm very much an introvert with HSP and INFJ-T.My favorite things are reading, shopping, traveling, Postcrossing, self-improvement, cosmetics, manga, and so on... A cozy and quiet lifestyle is I aim for.I hate li...

Languages: Japanese, English, Korean

Rosy.A

  Japan
Female, 52

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

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  Hamamatsu City, Japan
Male, 57

Hello !Nice to meet you. My name is Kozo and I'm Japanese. I work as a writer. Until two years ago, I worked as a researcher at a historical museum. I love to read books. My favorite genres are history, philosophy and poem. I love classical music. ...

Languages: Japanese, English, Russian, German

samikame

  Japan
Female, 46

Hello.I’m married and I live with my husband.I would say I'm more introverte.I like spending time in quiet areas more than in lively areas.I love knitting,cooking,making sweets ,reading.

Languages: Japanese, English

Yuko123456789

  sendai, Japan
Female, 50

I love anime, games, cheese, cheesecake, and old towns in Europe. If you're interested in Japanese culture, please let's become friends.

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Sapporo, Japan
Unspecified, 55

Hello! ..still unknown interesting people out there!I am here to find and meet with people from all walks of lives. I live in a rather small city with mono-cultural background. So the topics and subjects I exchange with the local people around me are...

Languages: English, Japanese, French, Russian