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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opensesami

  Osaka, Japan
Female, 51

I’m a very reserved person, and I deeply respect other people’s privacy because I believe that privacy is part of a person’s human rights.My hobby is pottery. I’ve forgotten most of the English I used to know, so I’m using this site because...

Languages: Japanese, English

some books

  saitama, Japan
Male, 59

I'm interested in learning many kinds of language.and I’m currently trying beans from different countries. Coffee drinking makes me enjoy in my life. I want to learn Japanese more by learning other country's language.so I could understand each othe...

Languages: Japanese, English, Spanish, Basque

Duf

  Japan, Japan
Female, 26

Personality: Modest and cautious. I’m a little shy at first, but I become more talkative once I get to know someone.Likes: Stuffed toys, Disney, Marvel, and games.I really love stuffed toys! I often take them with me wherever I go and take pictures...

Languages: Japanese, English

ammonite2020

  Kanagawa, Japan
Male, 53

I am looking for some nice pen pals who can share hobbies or interests with me. I am, not so much hardcore, but a literature fan. My favorite writers are Camus, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Lagerkvist. I don't know so much about the contemporary literature, ...

Languages: Japanese, English, French, Russian

Dawn at Dusk

  Kanto, Japan
Female, 53

Hello,I'm an introverted person. but I have a smile,sense of humor(Monty Python ish),compassion and kindness.My profession is helping for animals.I am a person who likes finding clouds between landscapes..such like this, I like finding adorable lil t...

Languages: Japanese, English

JewishInJP

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 39

I’m an introvert who loves 1:1 conversations about almost anything. I rather spend hours enjoying the company of a good friend than being in large groups. I love listening to people’s life experiences and love learning new things. I enjoy watchin...

Languages: English, Hebrew, Japanese

sh1h0

  Kakuda, Japan
Female, 25

Hello :) My friends often tell me that I am very diligent, yet I am humorous and make people laugh a lot. They ask, "Since when did you become a treasure hunter?" and call me eccentric because of my curiosity and boundless energy. I teach children pr...

Languages: Japanese, English

yomogi Sponsor Badge

  hikone, Japan
Female, 48

Nice to meet you. Hello. My name is yomogi.I am a Japanese living in Japan. I can only speak Japanese.I would like to exchange not only digitally, but also send postcards and paper letters to each other.His personality is optimistic and rather seriou...

Languages: Japanese

okadaa

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 28

HI, I've graduated from univ and work as IT engineer! I have a great interest in history and literature of foreign countries. Also I love animals. I don't know how to describe myself but we will get to know each other while talking. Feel free to writ...

Languages: Japanese, English

NONTAN Sponsor Badge

  KAWAGOESHI, Japan
Female, 20

Hi! I’m a university student in Japan. I study biology I love cute things, stationery, stickers and stamps. I also enjoy journaling, collage, decorating, and making handmade things. I like spending time quietly making things by myself.My English is...

Languages: Japanese, Mandarin, English