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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Mirai15

  南相馬市, Japan
Male, 18

I'm a quiet and introverted person. I enjoy movies, football, music, and learning about different countries and cultures. I usually spend my free time watching movies, listening to music, or studying English. I'd like to meet people from different ba...

Languages: English, Japanese

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  Kyoto, Japan
Female, 48

Hello. I live in Kyoto and work full-time on rotating shifts at a small women’s clothing store inside a shopping center in Osaka. Since we welcome many tourists from both Japan and abroad, I’d like to improve my English communication skills. I’...

Languages: Japanese, English

Cultural Keepsake: Typical Japanese lunch

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

Kohaku

  Sakae-ku,Yokohama, Japan
Female, 50

I am rather introverted person who cherish my own time.But in the other hand, sometimes I need someone who can share something lovely, delicious foods or breathtaking landscapes with me:)In my free time, I like writing letters, reading the books ,pla...

Languages: English

Coffeecafe

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 56

I am looking to make penfriends from around the world. We exchange happy letters about life, food, hobbies, works and more you would like to tell me. I have another reason not only having penfriends. I would also like to exchange Friendship Books....

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Japan
Female, 34

Hi! I'm from Japan and I'm here to meet people from different countries through letters.I live with my beloved husband and our three sons.I enjoy playing video games, sewing little things, cooking, gardening, and spending time with my cats.I'm intere...

Languages: Japanese, English

Konomi

  Japan
Female, 46

Hi! I’m looking for email or snail mail penpals to build genuine, long-lasting friendships. (Longer messages are especially welcome!) I was born and raised in Japan, and I've never been abroad. But I hope to travel someday. I usually do light manua...

Languages: Japanese, English

kanonnn

  Japan
Female, 18

Hii ;DD I have so many hobbies that I can’t possibly list them all, but I especially enjoy reading English literature, going for walks, and listening to music.(I absolutely love music with a vibe like Kate Bush and Yaelokre) I also enjoy sewing, pl...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 50

I am introverted but curious person. I enjoy spending time at home reading or watching movies, yet I also love traveling and learning about different cultures. I have a sweet tooth and one of my long time hobbies is baking. Also, I love being in natu...

Languages: English

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  Kobe, Japan
Male, 30

Hello, everyone. I am Japanese who is interested in East Asian culture and foods.Currently I am living in Kobe, Japan, but I used to live in the United Kingdom and France, as a student and a language lecturer respectively.I like reading books, cookin...

Languages: English, Japanese, French