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

Naomincat

  Matsudo, Japan
Female, 56

I am creative person. Love drawing, painting, writing stories, reading books, going art galleries museums cooking, and eating These days I am into swimming. And I go to the big library around Tokyo for writing my novel.I go to traveling a few times i...

Languages: Japanese, English

Jade99

  Moriya, Japan
Unspecified, 26

Hello! I’ve loved languages ever since I was a kid. After graduating from school, it became harder to find places where I could use my non-native languages, so I’m excited to be here.Lately, I’ve been exploring Tokyo and collecting stamps from ...

Languages: Japanese, English, Mandarin, Spanish

Eli_m500

  Fussa, Japan
Male, 29

Hello! I'm Eli from Japan. It's nice to meet you! I like listening to music, watching movies/animes/youtube, working out, studying English. I'm interested in language exchange. I'm also an INFJ and INTJ. If you were looking for deep conversation and ...

Languages: Japanese, English, Spanish, Russian

wosawosa

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 22

Hello. I have an extroverted and an introverted side, and while I can communicate with people without being afraid, I also think too much about various things. My friends often say that I’m like a retired father. My hobbies are making Matcha and ta...

Languages: Japanese, English, German, Swedish

SatottiM

  Osaka, Japan
Male, 30

Hi! I'm Satoshi. I'm from Osaka, Japan.I've been learning English and French. I just started Spanish too.I love football, manga, video games, and my 2 dogs.If you are intersted in Japanese, I will help you!

Languages: Japanese, English, French, Spanish

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  AWA, Japan
Male, 41

I enjoy spending quiet time alone. During that time, I often read or reflect on how I'm feeling, and it has become an important part of my life. Recently, I've also been enjoying working in my small vegetable garden at home.I'm also interested in lea...

Languages: Japanese, English

hanala

  kawasaki, Japan
Female, 30

my hobby is climbing. reading, manga. eat out. cooking. playing games. watching movies. museum-hopping.

Languages: Japanese, English

Dawn at Dusk

  Kanto, Japan
Female, 52

Hello,I'm an introverted person. but I have a smile,sense of humor(Monty Python ish),compassion and kindness.My profession is helping for animals.I am a person who likes finding clouds between landscapes..such like this, I like finding adorable lil t...

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

KS

  tochigi, Japan
Female, 57

Hello! I have visited many countries in the world and often I stayed in France. I hope I can also learning French more!I hope we can talk about many things about Japan and your country!

Languages: Japanese, English