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

Enju Sponsor Badge

  Kobe, Japan
Female, 34

I live in Kobe, Japan and am interested in all forms of art, such as paintings, literature, music, movies, folk crafts, etc.In particular, I am always impressed by a kind of minimalist style that allows us to evoke our own imagination and makes us re...

Languages: English, French, German

LoveParis

  Kobe, Japan
Male, 29

Hello, everyone. I am Japanese who is interested in East Asian culture and foods.Currently I am living in Kobe, Japan, but I used to live in the United Kingdom and France, as a student and a language lecturer respectively.I like reading books, cookin...

Languages: English, Japanese, French

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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

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  Naha, Japan
Male, 50

Very open and outgoing! A positive person I love to smile! Love exploring izakaya, golf and driving. Into walking and swimming.

Languages: English

hishow

  Kita, Japan
Male, 33

Hi. I like anime&video games.I want to talk to many people!I can tell you about Japan!I hope you can teach me English!

Languages: Japanese, English

Maria Camille

  Kofu, Japan
Female, 26

Hey, I'm Millie. I will not say much in here until we get connected. If you want to know more about me. That depends...

Languages: Tagalog, English, Japanese

kyoro

  "shitamachi", Japan
Female, 41

Hi! I’m a serious and hardworking mom with an 11-year-old son, and we’re going through some challenges right now. He stopped going to school about two years ago, so we’re doing homeschooling at the moment. I’d love to exchange ideas about par...

Languages: Japanese, English

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

Hiroshi Mori

  Nakano City, Japan
Male, 24

I’m a calm and thoughtful person with a love for learning about the world around me through the people I meet. I love having deep and meaningful conversations, but I also enjoy having light and casual conversations about life.My life consists of re...

Languages: Japanese, English

Penparu

  Japan
Male, 21

I own a t-shirt that says "I HAVE FRIENDS EVERYWHERE" but I never had friends everywhere, so here I am, trying to make that true! I'd like to improve my English and social skills, but most importantly, I'm here to enjoy a genuine human connection. I ...

Languages: Japanese, English