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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  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 50

I am introverted but curious person. I enjoy spending time at home reading or watching movies, yet I also love traveling and learning about different cultures. I have a sweet tooth and one of my long time hobbies is baking. Also, I love being in natu...

Languages: English

kanonnn

  Japan
Female, 18

Hii ;DD I have so many hobbies that I can’t possibly list them all, but I especially enjoy reading English literature, going for walks, and listening to music.(I absolutely love music with a vibe like Kate Bush and Yaelokre) I also enjoy sewing, pl...

Languages: Japanese, English

Shin4649

  Joyo, Japan
Male, 51

My name is Shin. I'm a man. I live in Kyoto. My hobbies are cars, listening to music, fishing and travelling. I am especially interested in restomods of old cars (JDM). I would like to exchange information with people who like cars overseas.

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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  Kyoto, Japan
Female, 48

Hello. I live in Kyoto and work full-time on rotating shifts at a small women’s clothing store inside a shopping center in Osaka. Since we welcome many tourists from both Japan and abroad, I’d like to improve my English communication skills. I’...

Languages: Japanese, English

Cultural Keepsake: Typical Japanese lunch

Sidare

  Hokkaido, Japan
Female, 19

I am Japanere.I want to talk to foreign speaker.But,I can only speak English a little.My hobby is watching Japanere anime.Especially,Haikyu and Detective Conan.But,I like minor anime.Addition,I like playing piano.I've been learning piano since I was ...

Languages: Japanese, English

Sssw

  abc, Japan
Female, 31

Hi! Nice to meet you. My name is Sakura.I’m from Japan.I enjoy crochet, cooking, and taking walks.I’m looking for pen pals for language exchange and cultural sharing.I would love to write about daily life, hobbies, and anything we find interestin...

Languages: Japanese, English, Finnish

Sarah 02

  Japan
Female, 24

Hi tthere! I’ve been penpalling for over 10 years now. I love sharing little things from everyday life and learning about different cultures through letters. I’m a pretty curious person and always enjoy discovering something new. I’m an office ...

Languages: Japanese, English, Mandarin

madoka

  新宿, Japan
Female, 20

Hello!!!I like taking photos and watching movies. I also like anime. In particular, I like the anime directed by Kunihiko Ikuhara. I really love it.

Languages: Japanese, English, Spanish

DaisySunshine0109

  Shizuoka city, Japan
Female, 21

Hi there! I'm a Japanese learner of English, and I enjoy chatting with penpals in English on this site every day! I used to be shy when I was little, but I've become a lot more outgoing since I started learning English. That's why I still enjoy study...

Languages: Japanese, English