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

Yuki88

  Funabashi, Japan
Female, 29

I am not a sociable person and prefer being alone to being in a group. I like walking, listening to music, playing the piano and drinking tea in cafés or at home. I also like to write letters in this way, which is a healing process for me. I hope to...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Saiki city, Japan
Female, 71

Hi!I am Japanese living in a small lovely town in the south of Japan.I live near the sea.I like to make many friends from all over the world.I like to exchange emails and the snail mails.My hobbies are films (movies), reading books, listening to musi...

Languages: Japanese, English

Skrrr11402

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 22

Hello! I’m japanese student at university.My hobbies are watching movies,playing the piano (not so good at it…it’s just a hobby!),taking photos and so on. I would like to improve my English skill and know about the cultures of various countries...

Languages: Japanese, English

Loudmouth

  Osaka, Japan
Male, 55

Positive for everything. I am believer of saying there is a will, there is a way. I love meeting new friends from all over the world.I believe I am introvert. So far no one admits so.

Languages: Japanese, English, Mandarin, Thai

Yuko123456789

  sendai, Japan
Female, 50

I love anime, games, cheese, cheesecake, and old towns in Europe. If you're interested in Japanese culture, please let's become friends.

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Oita, Japan
Male, 65

My work is to support the procedure of entrance of foreigner and inheritance Everyday I run.My family is my wife,me and a turtle.I think that I'm kind.

Languages: Japanese, English, German

Kotaro0990

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 39

Interested in everything happening everywhere. Music, languages, sports, cuisines. Do not hesitate to hit me up and let`s talk about the beauty of this world.

Languages: Japanese, English, French, Spanish

Sssw

  Yokkaichi, Japan
Female, 30

Hi! Nice to meet you. My name is Sakura.I’m from Japan.I enjoy crochet, cooking, and taking walks.I’m looking for pen pals for language exchange and cultural sharing.I would love to write about daily life, hobbies, and anything we find interestin...

Languages: Japanese, English, Finnish

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

Inspector34

  Minato, Japan
Male, 48

Thanks for checking out my profile! Born and raised on the East Coast of the U.S., I've been living in Tokyo for nearly twenty years. When not working, I spend entire days exploring Tokyo on foot, sketching for hours, playing video games when I can't...

Languages: English, Japanese