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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  Saitama, Japan
Female, 36

Hello, everyone! I’m from Japan. I like cooking, journaling, doing meditation, taking photos, walking, going out by car, and traveling. I’m interested in art, history and enjoy visiting museums and exhibitions. Spending some time in nature is one...

Languages: Japanese, English, Mandarin

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  Asamadai, Japan
Male, 28

Hello! My Name is Toshio. I live in the suburbs of Saitama, Japan, where life moves at a quiet and gentle pace. I don't often have the chance to use English in my daily life, so I find myself hoping to connect with someone through letters. I’m into...

Languages: Japanese, English, Spanish, German

Pel

  Yokohama, Japan
Female, 27

I work in Japan as an English teacher, as language is a big passion of mine. When I'm not at work, I like to write fiction and explore the nearby cities.Personality-wise, I am quite a talkative and generally happy person. I strongly value tradition a...

Languages: English, Spanish, Japanese

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

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  Hamamatsu City, Japan
Male, 57

I am introspective, but I think I am very unique. I also love humor.I am a writer and historian. I researched medieval at a history museum. My life work is "What drives the world?"My hobbies include reading, collecting rare books, antiques, playing t...

Languages: Japanese, English, Mandarin, Russian

kotatuneko

  名古屋, Japan
Female, 19

Hi! I live in Japan My hobbies are drawing, watching movies, and reading.On my days off, I enjoy going to rock band concerts and trying delicious food.I’ve been interested in foreign cultures and languages since I was little, and I’d love to make...

Languages: Japanese, English

tamhiro

  niigata, Japan
Female, 58

I,m 56years old.I live with my husband daugter and dog.I like reading books,making cake,travering to Kyoto and collecting stationarys.Especially beautiful letter papers of WASHI.And I'm studying to be a teacher of wearing KIMONO.

Languages: Japanese, English

Katano

  Osaka, Japan
Female, 41

I'd love to try to meet friends to exchange paper letters. Any topics are welcomed, I'd love to share both of good things and bad things with you together. Everyone has ups and downs, so it's nice to encourage each other through friendship. I'll happ...

Languages: Japanese, English

YamoriC

  Izu, Japan
Female, 54

Hi, I'm a professional linguist and technical translator, working full-time remotely. I'm more of an indoor type who knows how to enjoy my own company, but I love traveling, so it would be great if we could ever meet during one of our overseas trips....

Languages: Japanese, English, German

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  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