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

Takuro

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 28

Hi! I’m TaK. I am interested in various cultures and want to know and understand different countries. I also like to hear the lifestyle and the story of people. On my days off I like to read, go to the gym, learn new things and watch football games...

Languages: Japanese, English

sakuranbo

  Japan
Female, 18

Hii! I'm a bit shy,but I like talking.My hobbies are listening to music,reading books and traveling.I sometimes go shopping in Tokyo on weekends because you can find a little of everything there.I'm a high school student now and I'll be a university ...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 47

I’m a calm and thoughtful person who enjoys quiet time. I love reading books, writing letters, and listening to music, especially Linkin Park. I also enjoy small everyday moments like having tea and relaxing at home. In my free time, I like journal...

Languages: Japanese, English

Botamochi178

  Utsunomiya, Japan
Male, 33

Japanese & a lover of foreign languages and cultures. My biggest interests of the moment are cultural foods (especially of France and India), bread, pastries, and other baked goods. My other interests are: gaming, studying and simple love. Currently ...

Languages: Japanese, English, French

MayorOfRamLand

  Nishinomiya, Japan
Female, 23

I’ve been living abroad for three years working in childcare while I study for my philosophy degree.Some things I love are… reading (philosophy & older literature), theology, writing (journaling/scrapbooking), making things (I love all arts and c...

Languages: English, Japanese, Spanish, Vietnamese

Satoru

  Kahoku, Japan
Male, 60

Hello everyone, I am Satoru, a 54 years old guy from Japan. And I am an amateur entomologist. I love to study insect form.

Languages: Japanese, English

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

JessicaBobby

  Japan
Female, 18

I like reading, sleeping, and talking to friends. I’m sometimes energetic. I’m quiet at first, but when you get to know me, I’m very friendly :) My personality type is INFP. I’m a bit socially awkward.

Languages: Japanese, English, Korean, German

Cultural Keepsake: Korean snack :3

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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

Himbeer

  Konan, Yokohama, Japan
Female, 25

I am Japanese, who love slow life which makes you to feel connected to the nature. So most of my hobbies are somehow related to nature. Especially, I love to capture the nature through a lens (@himeka_xiang is my insta if you're interested). I am cur...

Languages: Japanese, Mandarin, English, German