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

exuhezity

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 46

Hello everyone! I'm Japanese, I have a cheerful and outspoken personality.I'm looking for friends to talk to about various things, such as everyday life and hobbies.I hope that by talking, we can understand each other's cultures.My hobbies are varied...

Languages: Japanese, English, German

Jotaroo2

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 24

Hi, I'm a univ student from Japan and later going to graduate school near the future. I am in life science field but now interested in an engineering. I am not so active but energitic about things I am interested in. My hobbies are watching films and...

Languages: Japanese, English, German

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  Chiyoda-ku, Japan
Female, 23

I wanted to know about how everyone spends their life and am curious about daily stories :) I'm trying to focus on having a happy life and mind, so I'll be happy if we could share some little happiness with each other! :)

Languages: Japanese, English, French

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

Bloom Sakura

  Sendai, Japan
Female, 65

Im cheerful and positive. I live with my husband and a dog. I like rock music.Especially, my favorite are The Eagles and Cheap Trick . I like sewing.sometimes I make my clothes.

Languages: Japanese, English

chiko28

  南城市, Japan
Female, 56

I live in Okinawa, Japan. I love animals and have cats, a dog, an axolotl, and medaka fish. I’m studying English because I hope to travel overseas someday. My English is not very good yet, but I’m doing my best. I would love to make friends with ...

Languages: Japanese

I am not AI

  Osaka, Japan
Female, 50

I am not AI, but I’d like to help you with your Japanese learning. I didn’t join this site for any romantic purposes. I’m a rather reserved person and a good listener. I enjoy pottery and love all kinds of music. I’ve forgotten much of my Eng...

Languages: Japanese, English

AyaSuda

  Kobe, Japan
Female, 35

I lived in the UK when I was young. I love to talk about something academic. I really love to learn new things.

Languages: Japanese, English

Hifumi

  Hyogo, Japan
Female, 39

Hello. I love to exchange snail mails with foreign friends because I can know the cultures, hobbies, daily life which are different from mine. Very interesting experience!!Also when I find a letter in my post, I feel excited and very happy. My hobby ...

Languages: Japanese, English, German

Itsmee

  藤沢市, Japan
Female, 32

Hello! I’m from Japan and I enjoy learning about different cultures and everyday life around the world.I’m a calm person who likes peaceful and genuine conversations. I enjoy comedy, funny stories, and people who can laugh about small everyday th...

Languages: Japanese, English