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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  Saiki city, Japan
Female, 71

Hi!I am Japanese living in a small lovely town in the south of Japan.I live near the sea.I like to make many friends from all over the world.I like to exchange emails and the snail mails.My hobbies are films (movies), reading books, listening to musi...

Languages: Japanese, English

chloemeow

  yokohama, Japan
Female, 57

I consider myself a positive-thinking and sociable person. I work full-time and often go to the cinema after work.I love stationery, beautiful paper, and cats. I'm currently enjoying Post Crossing. There's something romantic about receiving a letter ...

Languages: Japanese, English, Korean

PaperDragon

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 18

I'm a very introverted person, currently learning Japanese and Korean. I'm looking for a friend I can talk to and actually connect with. I love painting, designing, and all sorts of art. I dream of becoming an artist and collaborating with people and...

Languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Hindi

J.Katie

  Shiojiri-shi, Japan
Female, 54

I try to stay positive and enjoy learning new things. Even as a senior, I spent several months studying English in the UK in 2024. Learning English is something I can't give up because it helps me connect with people from around the world. I'm inter...

Languages: Japanese, English

Yuki88

  Funabashi, Japan
Female, 30

I am not a sociable person and prefer being alone to being in a group. I like walking, listening to music, playing the piano and drinking tea in cafés or at home. I also like to write letters in this way, which is a healing process for me. I hope to...

Languages: Japanese, English

Masataka0219

  Miki, Japan
Male, 27

Hi there! Thanks for checking out my profile I like working out at the gym and reading books—both are a big part of my daily life. I’m always curious about new ideas and different ways people see the world.That curiosity is why I joined this site...

Languages: Japanese, English

ayako_loves_handmade

  Koshigaya, Japan
Female, 39

I am a calm, thoughtful, and gentle person who finds beauty in small, quiet moments. I value sincerity, warmth, and meaningful connections more than excitement or noise. I enjoy creating things with my hands and putting care into every detail.My main...

Languages: Japanese, English

Snieg80

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 45

HI,I am a super snailmail lover using cute papers, stickers and so on!Life is all about being hectic but I am trying to find time to put myself into writing. I've been loving exchanging letters for over 20 years and would love to meet sincere and lon...

Languages: Japanese, English, Polish

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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  Oita, Japan
Male, 65

My work is to support the procedure of entrance of foreigner and inheritance Everyday I run.My family is my wife,me and a turtle.I think that I'm kind.

Languages: Japanese, English, German