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

MmmMarie

  Hyogo, Japan
Female, 25

Hi there! Things have settled down recently, so I’m back to looking for penfriends. My name is Marie, and I live in Japan. I'm in my second year of work and finally getting used to it.I love reading library books, tending to plants on my small balc...

Languages: Japanese, English, French

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

Botamochi178

  Utsunomiya, Japan
Male, 33

Japanese & a lover of foreign languages and cultures. My biggest interests of the moment are cultural foods (especially of France and India), bread, pastries, and other baked goods. My other interests are: gaming, studying and simple love. I aim to b...

Languages: Japanese, English, French

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  Yawata, Japan
Female, 34

Hello, I’m Kana.I enjoy reading and writing, and I like spending quiet time in cafes or at home.I love journaling and letter writing, and I’m interested in creative activities.Recently, I’ve been working on a story, so I enjoy learning about hi...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Sapporo, Japan
Male, 22

I am currently living in Hokkaido, Japan. I enjoy quiet places where I can read books and relax. I also like traveling alone and discovering new places at my own pace.I am studying Japanese minority cultures at university, and I am especially interes...

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

sasane

  namerikawa, Japan
Female, 51

I'm mom of 3.and teacher of nursery school.im looking for some snailmail pals who love cute stationary cute letter papper.

Languages: Japanese, English

cillabloom

  Nagareyama, Japan
Female, 23

Hi I’m Cilla! Im twenty-three, and I work at a hotel in Japan. My biggest passion is reading books, and my favorite genre is classics! I’m mostly shy, but I’m looking for friends from different places who can tell me about their culture. I love...

Languages: Japanese, English

sankofa

  吹田市, Japan
Female, 46

I want to make friends all over the world and want to know their country and culture. I'm working at a Bakery. I love the smell of freshly baked bread. So my hobby is making muffins and breads.

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Kanazawa, Japan
Female, 44

Hi everyone! Thank you for reading my page! I love reading(especially mystery), scrapbooking, cooking and doing yoga/ meditation. I have two kids so I am into kids’ picture books as well. Recently scrapbooking is a thing for me, I love collecti...

Languages: Japanese, English