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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  Miyazaki, Japan
Female, 46

Hi there,I’m a calm and open-minded person, and try to think positively. I enjoy learning about different cultures and connecting with people around the world. I like cooking, traveling, spending time in nature, and relaxing near the ocean.

Languages: Japanese, English

Shampoo

  Aomori, Japan
Male, 69

I have a national qualification as a travel advisor. If you are interested in Japan, please contact me. My hobby is traveling and make a song. I have ever been more than 30 cities in the world so far. I listen to music and go to the gym for physical ...

Languages: Japanese, English

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

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  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

Yuko123456789

  sendai, Japan
Female, 50

I love anime, games, cheese, cheesecake, and old towns in Europe. If you're interested in Japanese culture, please let's become friends.

Languages: Japanese, English

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  那須塩原市, Japan
Female, 37

I don't really like noisy places. I like manga and anime, language learning, listening to music, and reading.I have a quiet personality, but I would like to talk to people from other countries.

Languages: Japanese, Korean, English

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

Strawberry ice cream

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 46

I am Japanese woman who is looking for female penpals in the wolrd. I like cooking, knitting, drawing, sometimes baking. I like to cook Japanese food, Italian food, Chinese food and so on. I learned cooking and baking at a hobby school before. I like...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Oita, Japan
Female, 19

Hi! I am student from Japan. I am interested in music especially in J-POP and K-POP!I like to eat. If you have favorite foods of your area, I would like to hear! I want to talk with many people with fun!I have been studying in English. So please talk...

Languages: Japanese

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  Kawasaki-shi, Japan
Female, 35

Hi! Thank you for visiting my page. I am a mom with two lovely children and two cats, and I love Disney. I am interested in snail mail and snack exchanges, and I would love to learn about your life, culture, and where you live, while sharing about mi...

Languages: Japanese, English