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

YocchirollianMarya

  Japan
Female, 47

I'm a fickle person ... But , once I become obsess in something , I become attached to it . I've been obsessing about Japanese history of World War II before , during and after World War IIever since I was a little girl . My hobbies are travelling , ...

Languages: Japanese, English

hawkfalconer

  Oita city, Japan
Male, 55

I'm a ordinary man and a roofer, so I tile top of roofs everyday. Recently I'm learning English language at my free time. I can understand English But my speak is like 5 year old kids.

Languages: Japanese, English

Cultural Keepsake: Traditional roofs

Yuki88

  Japan
Female, 30

I’m a quiet person and usually prefer being alone to being in groups. I enjoy walks, music, piano, and tea time, whether at a café or at home. Letter-writing is healing for me and gives me time to reflect. I want to keep my heart sincere, pure, an...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Kakuda, Japan
Female, 24

Nice to meet you!:) My friends often tell me that I am very diligence , yet I am humorous and make people laugh a lot. And, 'Since when did you become a treasure hunter?' and that an eccentric with curiosity and energy to the point of being prodd...

Languages: Japanese, English

YamoriC

  Izu, Japan
Female, 54

Hi, I'm a professional linguist and technical translator, working full-time remotely. I'm more of an indoor type who knows how to enjoy my own company, but I love traveling, so it would be great if we could ever meet during one of our overseas trips....

Languages: Japanese, English, German

Anne123456

  Nagoya, Japan
Female, 22

I'm interested in especially snail mail pal, so I want to exchange it if you can! I do my best to reply at least per 1 month:)I'm a free member of this web site, so I may miss your messages sometimes. I'm so sorry, and please send again if you are st...

Languages: Japanese, English

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

Sara Sakura

  Fukushima, Japan
Female, 32

Hi! :) Live in a deep forest in the countryside of Japan, and I love animal. I am Japanese, and I can communicate smoothly in English by text. I love talking to people but I'm currently suffering from a rare cell disease. I have to spend a lot of tim...

Languages: Japanese, English

Cultural Keepsake: Japanese Christmas Cake and Chicken

taitai

  Soka, Japan
Male, 27

Hello! I work as an engineer in Japan. I've been practicing Aikido for over 20 years and really enjoy it. I also love traveling and discovering great cafés. That said, I enjoy indoor activities just as much. I like reading technical books on natural...

Languages: Japanese, English, Russian

Kuma12

  Tochigi, Japan
Female, 19

I live in Japan.My hobby is reading books and mangas, watching dramas and eating delicious food.I like Korean dramas. I study English and Chinese in college.I’m not good at English so I'm sorry if I would made you feel uncomfortable by my misstatem...

Languages: Japanese, English