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

Jotaroo2

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 24

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

I am not AI

  Osaka, Japan
Female, 50

I am not AI, but I’d like to help you with your Japanese learning. I didn’t join this site for any romantic purposes. I’m a rather reserved person and a good listener. I enjoy pottery and love all kinds of music. I’ve forgotten much of my Eng...

Languages: Japanese, English

Taira77

  Nagaoka, Japan
Female, 43

Hello, I’m a 42-year-old Japanese woman.I work in the caregiving field and live with my partner.I’d like to exchange letters with people interested in Japan to discuss our respective cultures, ways of thinking, and everyday experiences.I’m curr...

Languages: Japanese, English, Mandarin, Spanish

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

CafeZuki Guy

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 46

Due to my parent's moving around, I've been mostly alone growing up. I also don't any have friends here in Tokyo, as my best friends in college are back in Canada. My interests are to learn about life, humans, and my hobbies are music and movies.

Languages: English, Japanese, French

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

mayora Sponsor Badge

  Nara, Japan
Female, 33

Thank you for reading my profile. My name is Mayu and I am born and raised in Japan. I like traveling and learning new cultures so I have been to over 10 countries.

Languages: Japanese, English, German

Konoha Sponsor Badge

  Yamaguchi, Japan
Female, 24

Hello! I’m from Japan. I love learning about different cultures and making genuine friends. I enjoy museums, old bookstores, drawing, photography, cozy cafés, and tea. I’m especially interested in the UK, Italy, Germany, and Iceland. I love beau...

Languages: Japanese, English, Italian

Nekopanchi

  Shizuoka, Japan
Female, 43

Hi there! I’m interested in other cultures, especially Western culture. I’d like to talk and become friends with people from different countries! And also, I’ve been studying English by myself, but my English is still bad, so I’d like to impr...

Languages: Japanese, English

YocchirollianMarya

  Iwakuni, Japan
Female, 47

I'm a fickle person ... But , once I become obsess in something , I become attached to it . I've been obsessing about Japanese history of World War II before , during and after World War IIever since I was a little girl . I'm interested in swap lette...

Languages: Japanese, English