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

mai8

  hamamatsu, Japan
Female, 50

I like zoo.Especially gorilla.and I love musicals.please teach me your favorite zoo and musical.

Languages: Japanese, English

Rosy.A

  Japan
Female, 52

Hi! I live in Japan. Traveling is my passion — I love exploring big cities and the countryside, both in Japan and abroad. I especially enjoy the countryside, where I feel I can learn more about each country’s traditions. My goal is to travel over...

Languages: Japanese, English, French

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  Kakuda, Japan
Female, 24

Hi :) My friends often tell me that I am very diligent, yet I am humorous and make people laugh a lot. They ask, "Since when did you become a treasure hunter?" and call me eccentric because of my curiosity and boundless energy. I teach children progr...

Languages: Japanese, English

chloemeow

  yokohama, Japan
Female, 57

I consider myself a positive-thinking and sociable person. I work full-time and often go to the cinema after work.I love stationery, beautiful paper, and cats. I'm currently enjoying Post Crossing. There's something romantic about receiving a letter ...

Languages: Japanese, English, Korean

Solo_Pete

  Yokohama, Japan
Male, 56

Hi! I’m Pete. A British man from the south-west of England. I've been living in Japan for over 28 years. I love to travel around Japan in my car, camping, hiking, taking photos, and writing. I enjoy talking about my interests, about books, Britain,...

Languages: English, Japanese

mailetter

  Aichi, Japan
Female, 50

I'm interested in learning about different cultures, traditions, and lifestyles from around the world. I enjoy discovering local foods and cooking styles. I love learning new things and listen to most stories with interest. I enjoy sharing my thought...

Languages: Japanese, English

Soirs_DT

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 39

Thank you to read those lines.I am curious and open-minded, always interested in learning ahout other ways of living and thinking.I have a wide range of interests but if you love music, nature and performing arts, we will definitely have endless conv...

Languages: French, Japanese, English, Spanish

mikaco

  okinawa city, Japan
Female, 34

I started studying English because I wanted to be able to read foreign books. I love the Kushiel's Legacy series.I'd love to hear and talk about your favorite books and if you love writing stories.I would like to talk about books, especially those ai...

Languages: Japanese, English

Suger

  Higashi Osaka, Japan
Female, 25

My hobby is reading comic books, watching animations and movies with Netflix, and doing cross stitch which my mother taught me how to do it during Covid 19 pandemic. One of my favorite mangas are Full Metal Alchemist and My hero academia, but I like...

Languages: Japanese, Armenian

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