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

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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  Sapporo, Japan
Male, 22

I am currently living in Hokkaido, Japan. I enjoy quiet places where I can read books and relax. I also like traveling alone and discovering new places at my own pace.I am studying Japanese minority cultures at university, and I am especially interes...

Languages: Japanese, English

Ayapi

  Tokushima, Japan
Female, 24

I have a cheerful personality and I’m interested in many different things!I’d love to see stationery, postcards, and stamp designs from other countries. I’m also very interested in learning about cultures that are different from my own.In my fr...

Languages: Japanese, English, Italian

Risa04

  Fukuoka, Japan
Female, 38

Hi there! Thank you for visiting my profile.This is my first time using Global Penfriends, so I might be a little slow or awkward at first. Also, since I’m not fluent in English yet, I’m using a translator to write this. I appreciate your patienc...

Languages: Japanese

I am not AI

  Osaka, Japan
Female, 50

I am not AI, but I’d like to help you with your Japanese learning. I didn’t join this site for any romantic purposes. I’m a rather reserved person and a good listener. I enjoy pottery and love all kinds of music. I’ve forgotten much of my Eng...

Languages: Japanese, English

CHIKONYAN

  Meguro, Japan
Female, 45

I enjoy slow and meaningful communication more than fast chats or social media.I like coffee, tea, bookstores, traveling, psychology, philosophy and quiet cafes.I enjoy writing letters, collecting postcards and stationery, and learning about differen...

Languages: English, Japanese

YocchirollianMarya

  Iwakuni, Japan
Female, 47

I'm a fickle person ... But , once I become obsess in something , I become attached to it . I've been obsessing about Japanese history of World War II before , during and after World War IIever since I was a little girl . I'm interested in swap lette...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  seijyo setagaya-ku, Japan
Female, 24

Hello! I am a graduate student in Japan, currently researching physical chemistry.I live in Tokyo, which is one of the largest and most vibrant cities in the country.In my free time, I enjoy a variety of hobbies, including watching movies, mountain c...

Languages: Japanese, English, German

PenguinPenguin

  Japan, Japan
Female, 35

Hello,everyone! I want to make friends from all over the world. Just like the name, I love penguins. I collect penguin books, plushies, trinkets… basically anything penguin-related. I like watching movies and international dramas, reading books, an...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Kobe, Japan
Female, 62

Hello. I am a woman living in Kobe, Japan. I live with my husband and a black cat. I work full time and am busy with work during the week, but on weekends I enjoy listening to music and reading books. I also like to travel abroad, either alone or wit...

Languages: Japanese, English