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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Strawberry ice cream

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 47

I am Japanese woman who is looking for female penpals in the wolrd. I like cooking, knitting, drawing, sometimes baking. I like to cook Japanese food, Italian food, Chinese food and so on. I learned cooking and baking at a hobby school before. I like...

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

Akari24

  三重郡, Japan
Female, 31

like traveling, visiting new places, and Harry Potter. On weekends, I enjoy going out, exploring different places, or relaxing at home. I’m learning English now, and I’d love to make friends from other countries through handwritten letters. Somet...

Languages: Japanese, English

okadaa

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 28

HI, I've graduated from univ and work as IT engineer! I have a great interest in history and literature of foreign countries. Also I love animals. I don't know how to describe myself but we will get to know each other while talking. Feel free to writ...

Languages: Japanese, English

Eienno

  Kyoto, Japan
Female, 39

I'm a mother of two kids. I'm easygoing and honest, and a beginner in French and German:) In my free time, I like to write letters, read books, listen to music, go out with my family and many more.

Languages: Japanese, English

nyrah

  Japan
Female, 27

I like watching movies and listening to music.I prefer calm people who respect personal space.I’m more into movies and general topics, so I don’t watch Japanese anime, so I’m not really into anime-related topics.

Languages: Japanese, English, Dutch

some books

  saitama, Japan
Male, 59

I'm interested in learning many kinds of language.and I’m currently trying beans from different countries. Coffee drinking makes me enjoy in my life. I want to learn Japanese more by learning other country's language.so I could understand each othe...

Languages: Japanese, English, Spanish, Basque

Nameko

  Setagaya, Japan
Female, 53

Hello from Japan! I’m a curious person who enjoys both thoughtful conversations and a good laugh. I’m learning Nihonga, traditional Japanese painting, and love drawing flowers and characters. I also enjoy museums, history, reading, anime, fashion...

Languages: Japanese

Konomi

  Japan
Female, 46

Hello! I'm looking for penpals to build genuine, long-lasting friendships. I enjoy writing longer emails and letters. I also love sharing little jokes and having a laugh! I was born in Japan, and I've never been abroad. But I hope to travel someday! ...

Languages: Japanese, English

elmao

  Beppu, Japan
Male, 24

I'm an international university student in Japan looking to exchange letters written in English with people around the country. I love building jigsaw puzzles, journaling, games, manga, cooking, play volleyball, and sculpt my body at the gym. While I...

Languages: Spanish, English, Japanese