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

Risa Y Sponsor Badge

  Mure, ​Mitaka-shi, Japan
Female, 21

Hi, I’m Risa! Currently I live in Tokyo. Learning English & loving the journey. Always curious, always exploring! Give me everything colorful and cuteI love romance movies and horror movies! Lately, I love watching Drew Barrymore movies the most!

Languages: Japanese, English, Russian

Cultural Keepsake: Snow Festival in Hokkaido, Japan

luuuke

  tokyo, Japan
Female, 29

Hi! I'm a cat owner living in Japan. I enjoy watching movies, listening to music, looking at art, crocheting. Recently I'm obsessed with fragrance and stationary. Yes, that's one of the reason why I start looking for penpals here.

Languages: Japanese, English, Spanish

kyoro Sponsor Badge

  "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 two years ago, so we’re doing homeschooling at the moment. I’d love to exchange ideas about par...

Languages: Japanese, English

misacat Sponsor Badge

  Saiki city, Japan
Female, 71

I am Japanese living in a small lovely town near the sea in the south of Japan.My town is very beautiful with many lovely cherry blossoms in spring, and autumn is an another beautiful season.I like to make many friends from all over the world.I like ...

Languages: Japanese, English

masaki880109

  Japan
Male, 38

Hello.I am a Japanese man. My hobbies are watching movies, listening to music, and playing the guitar. I registered here to make friends. My English is not very good, so I would be happy if I can improve it by talking. If you are interested in learni...

Languages: Japanese, English

Sakurasaku

  Kasuga, Japan
Female, 49

I am a University student. I am a nurse.I am so busy that studying and working.But I’m interested in another culture of overseas.I have two sons who are adult and junior high school student.I don’t speak English well.If you be my friend, I want ...

Languages: Japanese, English

Hifumi

  Hyogo, Japan
Female, 39

Hello. I love to exchange snail mails with foreign friends because I can know the cultures, hobbies, daily life which are different from mine. Very interesting experience!!Also when I find a letter in my post, I feel excited and very happy. My hobby ...

Languages: Japanese, English, German

Jotaroo2

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 24

Hi, I'm a univ student from Japan and later going to graduate school near the future. I am in life science field but now interested in an engineering. I am not so active but energitic about things I am interested in. My hobbies are watching films and...

Languages: Japanese, English, German

Miyuki H Sponsor Badge

  Hachinohe, Japan
Female, 66

I am a Japanese woman. I lived in Saitama, near Tokyo, for a long time, but several years ago I returned to my hometown Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, to care for my parents. I currently run a franchise children's English school from my home and ...

Languages: Japanese, English

Cultural Keepsake: My Hometown Hachinohe

Takuro

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 28

Hi! I’m TaK. I am interested in various cultures and want to know and understand different countries. I also like to hear the lifestyle and the story of people. On my days off I like to read, go to the gym, learn new things and watch football games...

Languages: Japanese, English