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

Umi903

  Kyoto, Japan
Female, 30

Hi everyone! I live in Kyoto. Does anyone live in Kyoto? Even if you don't live in Kyoto, I hope to enjoy communicating with you in the world. If you want to learn the Japanese language and culture, I'll tell you as best I can.I like movies, drawing ...

Languages: Japanese, English

JH1014

  Toride, Japan
Female, 63

I am a married Japanese woman and have twin sons aged 32. I teach piano to children and adults. I like learning languages, listening & playing music, and writing letters. I am interested in different cultures and would like to become friends from all...

Languages: Japanese, English, French

vapor trail

  Okayama, Japan
Female, 75

I'm a Japanese woman.I'm here because I want the opportunity to talk to people from different countries.I'm retired but I'm working a little at home.I like to weed my garden and watching a movie.I've been learning the piano for decades, but I'm not i...

Languages: Japanese, English

hike1der

  Shizuoka, Japan
Female, 50

Hi, I am hike from Japan. I have a shy, kinda quirky, but friendly and loving temperament. I'm curious and fascinated by different cultures. I would enjoy hearing and giving updates on daily life. Any topics of abroad are fun for me I love learning ...

Languages: Japanese, English

Naomincat

  Matsudo, Japan
Female, 56

I am creative person. Love drawing, painting, writing stories, reading books, going art galleries museums cooking, and eating These days I am into swimming. And I go to the big library around Tokyo for writing my novel.I go to traveling a few times i...

Languages: Japanese, English

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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

soramame08

  Nagano, Japan
Female, 50

Hi there! I'm working mom. I have a girl. I like to do Yoga, boxing exercise by youtube), walking in the nature, drink coffee or tea,sometimes stay in the quiet place, book,listen to music,baking, singing, cooking and watch drama or movies. Writing...

Languages: Japanese, English, Italian

Rosy.A

  Japan
Female, 51

Hi! I live in Japan. Traveling is my passion — I love exploring big cities and the countryside, both in Japan and abroad. I especially enjoy the countryside, where I feel I can learn more about each country’s traditions. My goal is to travel over...

Languages: Japanese, English, French

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

Plum Shadow

  Yokohama, Japan
Female, 50

I’m a reflective and curious person with a strong interest in English , British culture and literature. I used to travel a lot in UK.I enjoy exploring ney new stage of my life. In my free time, I find calm in nature — gardening and observing smal...

Languages: Japanese, English