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

Koinobori

  sagamihara, Japan
Female, 42

Hello. I would be happy if I could make a close friend someday through correspondence. I am a 41 years old female living in Japan. I am married and have one son in elementary school. My hobbies include correspondence, stamps, stationery, writ...

Languages: Japanese, English

Yaaii Sponsor Badge

  Naha, Japan
Female, 50

Hi! My name is Yaaii. I’m from Japan. I love cooking and trying new recipes. I’m also a big fan of Morgan Wallen and his music. Someday, I really want to visit Texas and Tennessee to experience the places he sings about.

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

Lynn_JPN

  Ask me, Japan
Female, 38

Hello friends ! I'm japanese woman in my 30s and consider myself I'm pretty laid back and talkative. Born and raised in the USA , and now living in Japan. Love to watch drama , workout , dine out , language learning through drama and podcasts.seeking...

Languages: English, Japanese

Josephineyamada

  Oshima, Japan
Female, 35

Hi! I live in the beautiful Izu Island in Japan, working as a civil engineer. As a pass time, I do cooking/baking, scuba diving (I dive in the neighborhood ocean), drawing, or reading (currently into the Chinese Classics like ‘the Record of Three K...

Languages: Japanese, English, French, Korean

Tessa150

  Nogata, Japan
Female, 29

I am mildly autistic, and communication — not just verbal, but in general — isn’t my strongest point. I often find it hard to express what I feel in words, but I do my best, and I’ve found that drawing helps me say what I can’t easily put i...

Languages: Japanese, English, Italian, Polish

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 a year and a half ago, so we’re doing homeschooling at the moment. I’d love to exchange ideas a...

Languages: Japanese, English

username_redacted

  Japan
Male, 21

Things I appreciate: Good music, movies, tv shows, and the existence of my cat. Things I do not appreciate: How my life is going, the state of our world, and all the troubles my cats bring. I’m here to improve my English, social skills and most imp...

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

kirakiradisneylove

  Kawasaki, Japan
Female, 35

Hi! I am a mother raising a lovely daughter. And I have two cats. I am interested in snail mail but have never tried it. Would you be willing to participate? I would like to learn English and would love to be your friend.I am an introvert, so I would...

Languages: Japanese, English