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

Hiitsme123

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 18

Hi :D I want to make friends.I can speak Eng/Jap. I like watching movies and reading books. I am interested in many things. I would love to know things around the world! I play the piano, guitar and ukulele. I was in a brass band club too. I also lik...

Languages: English, Japanese, Spanish, Italian

Jotaroo2

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 23

Hi, I'm a univ student from Japan and later going to graduate school near the future. I am in life science field but now interested in an engineering. I am not so active but energitic about things I am interested in. My hobbies are watching films and...

Languages: Japanese, English, German

Sinobu

  Saijo-shi, Japan
Male, 38

I'm really interested in the culture, social, and lifestyle of the many countries. I would like to learn new cultures. I love to learn and discover new things.I would like to get to know new people who come from many other country. I’m good at call...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Kita city, Japan
Male, 19

I’m a calm and gentle person who enjoys spending time with books, films and TV series. I’m currently studying in Japan and still getting used to life here, so every day feels a little new to me. Most days I study Japanese, watch movies or dramas,...

Languages: Mandarin, Japanese, English

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

masaki880109

  Japan
Male, 37

Hello.I am a Japanese man. My hobbies are watching movies, listening to music, and playing the guitar. I registered here to make friends. My English is not very good, so I would be happy if I can improve it by talking. If you are interested in learni...

Languages: Japanese, English

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

Animals and Stationery

  Kanto Area, Japan
Female, 51

Hello! I'm married with no human children( have 1 dog, 2 cats ), living outside of Tokyo , Japan. I'm a very quiet person and enjoy my alone time. I love animals, nature, art , craft, stationery , movies , true crimes, walking and more. My love for s...

Languages: Japanese, English

vapor trail

  Okayama, Japan
Female, 75

I'm a Japanese woman.I'm here because I want the opportunity to talk to people from different countries.I'm retired but I'm working a little at home.I like to weed my garden and watching a movie.I've been learning the piano for decades, but I'm not i...

Languages: Japanese, English

Kaori H

  Tsurugashima-shi, Japan
Female, 54

I am a native Japanese woman but spent in USA more than half of my life. I like baking, knitting, and gardening. Born in July so that I have a typical cancer character. Interested in other culture, foods, and its way of living.

Languages: Japanese, English