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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  Kobe, Japan
Female, 61

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

Kamimayu

  Yokohama, Japan
Female, 40

I live in Japan. I repair phones and tablets for my job. I’m a huge anime fan! My hobbies are visiting anime events and traveling. Plus, I’ve recently started learning to build Gunpla!

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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  Kita city, Japan
Male, 19

I’m a calm and gentle person who enjoys spending time with books, films and TV series. I’m currently studying in Japan and still getting used to life here, so every day feels a little new to me. Most days I study Japanese, watch movies or dramas,...

Languages: Mandarin, Japanese, English

Inspector34

  Minato, Japan
Male, 48

Thanks for checking out my profile! Born and raised on the East Coast of the U.S., I've been living in Tokyo for nearly twenty years. When not working, I spend entire days exploring Tokyo on foot, sketching for hours, playing video games when I can't...

Languages: English, Japanese

Gog

  SOKA, Japan
Male, 26

i spend my day, traveling, working, going to the gym, running, playing games, and watching movies. im also interested to learn new hobbies. im a very straight forward person. and says what's on my mind. im in the path where i want to be a better pers...

Languages: English, Tagalog, Japanese

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

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  Kawasaki-shi, Japan
Female, 35

Hi! I am a mother raising a lovely daughter. And I have two cats. I am interested in snail mail but have never tried it. Would you be willing to participate? I would like to learn English and would love to be your friend.I am an introvert, so I would...

Languages: Japanese, English

Jade99

  Moriya, Japan
Unspecified, 26

Hello! I’ve loved languages ever since I was a kid. After graduating from school, it became harder to find places where I could use my non-native languages, so I’m excited to be here.Lately, I’ve been exploring Tokyo and collecting stamps from ...

Languages: Japanese, English, Mandarin, Spanish

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  Ishinomaki, Japan
Female, 23

Hi,I’m Sayaka,I’m a bit shy at first, but I really enjoy building deep and meaningful connections. I have lots of hobbies, and recently I’ve been especially into knitting! Since it’s summer in Japan now, I like going for walks when it’s coo...

Languages: Japanese, English, Mandarin, French