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

POMPOMPURIN3

  Kyoto, Japan
Female, 46

Hi! .I am married and we have two children.My hobbies are shopping, watching dramas and movies and writing letters.I like to write letters with cute stationery.I like collecting cute stationery, stickers and pens.It makes me happy feeling when I find...

Languages: Japanese, English, Korean

Toki0404

  Naha city, Japan
Unspecified, 30

I love the charming aspects of Japanese culture. I like Japan, but I am also interested in the world and always want to learn about it.

Languages: Japanese, English

masaki880109

  Japan
Male, 37

Hello.I am a Japanese man. My hobbies are watching movies, listening to music, and playing the guitar. I registered here to make friends. My English is not very good, so I would be happy if I can improve it by talking. If you are interested in learni...

Languages: Japanese, English

KS

  tochigi, Japan
Female, 57

Hello! I have visited many countries in the world and often I stayed in France. I hope I can also learning French more!I hope we can talk about many things about Japan and your country!

Languages: Japanese, English

Compan

  Yokohama, Japan
Male, 28

Hi, I’m compan.I am working on automated driving at Yokohama.I’m spending my time for singing, dancing, playing game, watching movie.Recently, I've been practicing guitar.I'm still inexperienced, but I'm looking for someone to have a session with...

Languages: Japanese, English

Melody1224

  yokohama, Japan
Female, 63

Independent, positive, friendly. I’m interested in different culture, food. I like cooking, hiking, snorkeling, and exploring new places. Spending time and walking in the nature is the most comforting to me.

Languages: English, Japanese, French

Soirs_DT

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 39

Thank you to read those lines.I am curious and open-minded, always interested in learning ahout other ways of living and thinking.I have a wide range of interests but if you love music, nature and performing arts, we will definitely have endless conv...

Languages: French, Japanese, English, Spanish

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  Japan
Male, 21

Things I appreciate: Good music, movies, tv shows, and the existence of my cat. Things I do not appreciate: How my life is going, the state of our world, and all the troubles my cats bring. I’m here to improve my English, social skills and most imp...

Languages: Japanese, English

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

Inspector34

  Minato, Japan
Male, 48

Thanks for checking out my profile! Born and raised on the East Coast of the U.S., I've been living in Tokyo for nearly twenty years. When not working, I spend entire days exploring Tokyo on foot, sketching for hours, playing video games when I can't...

Languages: English, Japanese