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

Itsmee

  藤沢市, Japan
Female, 32

Hello! I’m from Japan and I enjoy learning about different cultures and everyday life around the world.I’m a calm person who likes peaceful and genuine conversations. I enjoy comedy, funny stories, and people who can laugh about small everyday th...

Languages: Japanese, English

aroma

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 44

I'm a Japanese female, working as an engineer. I'm married but no kids. I live in Tokyo, Japan, but I was originally from Kyoto, the old capital of Japan. My interests: shrines, traveling around Japan, movies, dramas, Netflix, cooking, trains, animal...

Languages: Japanese, English, Korean

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  Koto-ku, Japan
Female, 41

Hi! I’m a hardworking mom with an 12-year-old son, and we’re going through some challenges right now. He stopped going to school about two years ago, so we’re doing homeschooling at the moment. I’d love to exchange ideas about parenting and e...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Kyoto, Japan
Female, 47

Hello. I live in Kyoto and work at a small women’s clothing store inside a shopping center in Osaka.I work full-time on a shift schedule. I often have the opportunity to serve tourists from both Japan and abroad, and since I’d like to be able to ...

Languages: Japanese, English

Cultural Keepsake: Typical Japanese lunch

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  --, Japan
Female, 38

Hello! I’m from Japan and I enjoy handwritten letters and meaningful correspondence. I love stationery, postcards, stickers, and other paper treasures, and I enjoy creating thoughtful mail.In my free time, I enjoy reading, photography, traveling, a...

Languages: Japanese, English

ConsideringAlpaca

  Kobe,Osaka, Japan
Female, 34

I love learning new things. I want to talk to people who grew up in different places and have different experiences, and to be exposed to diverse values. I especially prefer paper media over digital media. I like writing letters.

Languages: Japanese, English

chi3

  Abiko, Japan
Female, 54

I am an English teacher in Japan and interested in other culture. I also like hiking, reading, cooking and travelling. When I travel, I try to talk to the locals and find out the difference and similarity as much as possible. I hope to find penfrien...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Kobe, Japan
Female, 62

Hello. I am a woman living in Kobe, Japan. I live with my husband and a black cat. I work full time and am busy with work during the week, but on weekends I enjoy listening to music and reading books. I also like to travel abroad, either alone or wit...

Languages: Japanese, English

Sherry15

  京都市, Japan
Female, 19

I’m a pretty laid-back person who’s always on the lookout for a good time! I love watching movies—everything from Studio Ghibli to Hollywood films.I’ve been quite busy with my studies lately, so I haven’t had much time for my hobbies, but I...

Languages: Japanese, English

Love Strawberry

  Japan
Female, 49

Hello everyone. I'm 'Love strawberry' from Japan. I really love strawberries, because they look very cute and lovely. I also love to eat them. I want to make some new friends here for friendship. I can understand both English and Japanese. I li...

Languages: English, Japanese