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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  平塚市, Japan
Female, 36

I'm a gentle and kind to amimals. I like watch movies reading very widely. And trip abroad, too.My job is nurse so irregular daily. I wantto improve my English and learn culture of overseas. So I want to friend of the world.

Languages: Japanese, English

Mayavirgo05

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 20

Nice to meet you! I live in Japan and love nature and history. On my days off, I go hiking ,travel and eat delicious foods.My goal is to visit every country in the world before I die. I also like reading, and my dream for the future is to write and p...

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

Ellie251025

  Japan
Female, 34

I love nature, taking photos, and enjoying good food.I’m calm and curious by nature, and I like noticing small, beautiful moments in everyday life.I dream of visiting Switzerland and Tuscany someday — their scenery and peaceful atmosphere really ...

Languages: Japanese, English

Kuts

  Sasebo, Japan
Male, 50

Hello, world from Japan! In 2010, I was a grad student in the UK. I joined this site to keep up my English and to meet people I would never have met if it weren't for the internet. Actually, I had registered here before and I met someone truly wonder...

Languages: Japanese, English, Italian

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  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

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

Kana24

  Yawata, Japan
Female, 34

Hello, I’m Kana.I enjoy reading and writing, and I like spending quiet time in cafes or at home.I love journaling and letter writing, and I’m interested in creative activities.Recently, I’ve been working on a story, so I enjoy learning about hi...

Languages: Japanese, English

Bird88

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 25

Hello there, I like to spend time watching Netflix series, reading novels, traveling, visiting museums etc. I also like to collect stationery. I’ve always wanted to use my collection for exchanging letters, so I’m looking for penpals now:) I’d ...

Languages: Japanese, English, Mandarin, Korean, Russian

Josephineyamada

  Kita-ku, Japan
Female, 36

I’m a civil engineer in Tokyo, currently working at a sewage treatment facility. On the contrary to stinky image, it’s so green! I get to cycle at work and I love it:)In my spare time: cooking (so interested in Chinese cuisine), reading (now The ...

Languages: Japanese, English