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

David Lee

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 30

Hey, I’m David, a senior full-stack developer based in Japan, originally from Hong Kong. I love connecting with new people to share ideas, listen, and offer advice. Let’s make the most of our connected world!

Languages: English

manjyu

  Chichibu, Japan
Male, 66

Hi, I am a Japanese. I am interested in reading history and philosophy. I try to read them in English. I have been running from I was teenager till now, not all the time but ups and downs. I want to see the people who let me know the things I haven�...

Languages: Japanese, English

Dawn at Dusk

  Kanto, Japan
Female, 52

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

Sanosuke

  Sapporo, Japan
Male, 40

Hey there :D Nice to meet you! I don't know what to describe about me but my personality is calm and sometimes funny :D My hobbies are cooking, growing vegetables, watching anime, walking outside etc.. I speak Japanese, German and English. I would li...

Languages: Japanese, German, 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

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  Ishinomaki, Japan
Female, 23

Hi,I’m Sayaka,I’m a bit shy at first, but I really enjoy building deep and meaningful connections. I have lots of hobbies, and recently I’ve been especially into knitting! Since it’s summer in Japan now, I like going for walks when it’s coo...

Languages: Japanese, English, Mandarin, French

Kuts

  Sasebo, Japan
Male, 50

Hello, world from Japan! In 2010, I was a grad student in the UK. I joined this site to keep up my English and to meet people I would never have met if it weren't for the internet. Actually, I had registered here before and I met someone truly wonder...

Languages: Japanese, English, Italian

Suu04

  Kobe, Japan
Female, 23

My name is Suu. I'm a university student in Japan. I like traveling, taking pictures, writing letters, playing instruments, and so on. I want to make friends all over the world!^_^

Languages: Japanese, English

kyoro

  "shitamachi", Japan
Female, 41

Hi! I’m a serious and hardworking mom with an 11-year-old son, and we’re going through some challenges right now. He stopped going to school about a year and a half ago, so we’re doing homeschooling at the moment. I’d love to exchange ideas a...

Languages: Japanese, English

Jade99

  Moriya, Japan
Unspecified, 26

Hello! I’ve loved languages ever since I was a kid. After graduating from school, it became harder to find places where I could use my non-native languages, so I’m excited to be here.Lately, I’ve been exploring Tokyo and collecting stamps from ...

Languages: Japanese, English, Mandarin, Spanish