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

JodieBean

  Yokohama, Japan
Female, 24

Hi, I’m Jodie :) English is not my first language but talking and writing to someone in English makes me super excited. And I hope I can share the joy with you. I'm also a beginner learning German. I'm an open-minded person. I like to exchange cult...

Languages: Japanese, English, German

Hifumi

  Hyogo, Japan
Female, 39

Hello. I love to exchange snail mails with foreign friends because I can know the cultures, hobbies, daily life which are different from mine. Very interesting experience!!Also when I find a letter in my post, I feel excited and very happy. My hobby ...

Languages: Japanese, English, German

Ashini

  Japan, Japan
Female, 33

n my free time, I enjoy reading, listening to music, watching movies and TV shows, exploring new places, and trying different foods. I also like spending quiet time relaxing, learning new things online, and discovering new hobbies whenever I get the ...

Languages: Sinhalese, English, Japanese

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

gustave kun

  Shinmeidai, Hamura-shi, Japan
Unspecified, 53

I absolutely love mascot characters like Moomin, Pingu, and Shaun the Sheep. In my free time, I enjoy reading, especially fantasy, science fiction, and horror. I'm a big fan of Martha Wells's The Murderbot Diaries series. I'm also a great admirer of ...

Languages: Japanese, English

kamy7

  suzuka, Japan
Male, 60

Every conversation is a chance to grow. I’m excited to learn from you!I am looking for people who are interested in exchanging messages, introducing local culture, and sharing ways of life. Try exchanging three messages—you can evaluate reliabili...

Languages: Japanese, English

Takuniz

  Izumisano, Japan
Male, 54

I’m a middle aged man. Now I’m engaged in tourism industry. I think myself a calm person, but I like getting together with my friends to have fun. I like learning languages, especially I’ve learned Spanish hard for a long time, so communicating...

Languages: Japanese, Spanish, 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

Mikkey

  Izumo, Japan
Female, 52

I’d describe myself as happy, easy-going, and down-to-earth. I used to look for excitement when I was younger, but over time, I’ve learned to appreciate inner peace more. I enjoy watching movies, listening to EDM. I also try to cook healthy meals...

Languages: Japanese, English