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

Nora Needle

  Chiryu, Japan
Female, 41

My interests are watching English-language mystery dramas and sewing. I'm a dog mum, and sometimes make my dog's outfits.

Languages: Japanese, English

WanderLearn

  Japan
Female, 38

Hi! It’s my first time using an international communication site. I didn’t start Penpal just to practice English, but because I’m curious about how people from different countries think — about life, culture, work, and values. I studied liter...

Languages: Japanese, English

sakuranbo

  Japan
Female, 18

Hii! I'm a bit shy,but I like talking.My hobbies are listening to music,reading books and traveling.I sometimes go shopping in Tokyo on weekends because you can find a little of everything there.I'm a high school student now and I'll be a university ...

Languages: Japanese, English

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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

Minamo23

  Toyota-city, Japan
Female, 30

Hi there! I love reading books and exploring delicious food. I’ve also been studying Korean for about two years now. I have a huge soft spot for cute paper goods and stationery from all over the world. I’d be thrilled if we could exchange small g...

Languages: Japanese, Korean

Nishimura

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 29

I don't have any specific hobbies.I just enjoy reading books and playing games when I have time, and I'm interested in architecture. I'm a software engineer, but as artificial intelligence advances, I hope to pursue a career in architecture.I hope to...

Languages: Japanese, English

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

Skrrr11402

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 22

Hello! I’m japanese student at university.My hobbies are watching movies,playing the piano (not so good at it…it’s just a hobby!),taking photos and so on. I would like to improve my English skill and know about the cultures of various countries...

Languages: Japanese, English

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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

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