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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Miyuki H Sponsor Badge

  Hachinohe, Japan
Female, 66

I am a Japanese woman. I lived in Saitama, near Tokyo, for a long time, but several years ago I returned to my hometown Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, to care for my parents. I currently run a franchise children's English school from my home and ...

Languages: Japanese, English

Cultural Keepsake: My Hometown Hachinohe

Fummy Sponsor Badge

  Tushima, Japan
Male, 35

Hello! I’m Fummy, and I’m from Japan.Japanese is my native language, and to be honest, I’m not very good at complex English...I work as a graphic designer, and back in college, I studied typography.My hobbies are reading, watching movies, and l...

Languages: Japanese, English

Goro Otani

  Ome, Japan
Male, 65

In recent years, there has been an increase in incidents in Japan where people are attacked by bears and injured or killed. People living in mountain villages go into the mountains to gather wild edible plants in the spring and mushrooms in the autum...

Languages: Japanese, English

Hiro47LJ

  Imizu, Japan
Female, 57

I'm a sincere person living in suburban area. Working at home, once I had some lovable pets. Still I wish to have animals and pets, also flowers and herbs in the garden. Being a night owl, listening to music and read books or manga at early morning. ...

Languages: Japanese, Spanish, Italian, English

Coco Sato Sponsor Badge

  Mitsuzawashimochou, Japan
Female, 24

Hi! I’m a chaotic individual who loves reading books and watching movies! My favorite artists are Harry Styles, Sufjan Stevens, and Florence and the Machines. I also love going to museums and art galleries, love a little chat and a cup of tea. I al...

Languages: English, Japanese

chocolab

  dont wanna say sry, Japan
Female, 18

i love films and music. I play the guitar, and i typically listen to alt rock, punk, and pop punk, etc. i also have 2 dogs. i enjoy songwriting too (i never finish them tho). im very shy and more of a tomboy. oh and if youre interested my mbti is inf...

Languages: English, Japanese, Spanish

Cultural Keepsake: Oshiogatsu (New years celebration)

Ayapi

  Tokushima, Japan
Female, 25

I have a cheerful personality and I’m interested in many different things!I’d love to see stationery, postcards, and stamp designs from other countries. I’m also very interested in learning about cultures that are different from my own.In my fr...

Languages: Japanese, English, Italian

opensesami

  Osaka, Japan
Female, 51

I’m a very reserved person, and I deeply respect other people’s privacy because I believe that privacy is part of a person’s human rights.My hobby is pottery. I’ve forgotten most of the English I used to know, so I’m using this site because...

Languages: Japanese, English

NONTAN Sponsor Badge

  KAWAGOESHI, Japan
Female, 20

Hi! I’m a university student in Japan. I study biology I love cute things, stationery, stickers and stamps. I also enjoy journaling, collage, decorating, and making handmade things. I like spending time quietly making things by myself.My English is...

Languages: Japanese, Mandarin, English

Ha chan

  Kitami, Japan
Female, 29

I’m a friendly person. I enjoy cooking, baking, travelling, dancing and listening to music. I also like embroidery, sewing, crafts, journaling, stationery, and writing letters. I enjoy learning languages and meeting people from different countries.

Languages: Sinhalese, English, Japanese