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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opensesami

  Osaka, Japan
Female, 51

I’m a very reserved person, and I deeply respect other people’s privacy because I believe that privacy is part of a person’s human rights.My hobby is pottery. I’ve forgotten most of the English I used to know, so I’m using this site because...

Languages: Japanese, English

Amelios

  Japan
Female, 28

I enjoy slow living, I do illustrating, painting , crafting, currently trying to do journaling, and handwritten letters. I love meaningful conversations, creating with my hands, and finding beauty in everyday life. I believe the smallest moments ofte...

Languages: English, Indonesian, Japanese, French

Fummy Sponsor Badge

  Tushima, Japan
Male, 35

Hello! I’m Fummy, and I’m from Japan.Japanese is my native language, and to be honest, I’m not very good at complex English...I work as a graphic designer, and back in college, I studied typography.My hobbies are reading, watching movies, and l...

Languages: Japanese, English

ammonite2020

  Kanagawa, Japan
Male, 53

I am looking for some nice pen pals who can share hobbies or interests with me. I am, not so much hardcore, but a literature fan. My favorite writers are Camus, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Lagerkvist. I don't know so much about the contemporary literature, ...

Languages: Japanese, English, French, Russian

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  Hachinohe, Japan
Female, 66

I am a Japanese woman. I lived in Saitama, near Tokyo, for a long time, but several years ago I returned to my hometown Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, to care for my parents. I currently run a franchise children's English school from my home and ...

Languages: Japanese, English

Cultural Keepsake: My Hometown Hachinohe

Ayapi

  Tokushima, Japan
Female, 25

I have a cheerful personality and I’m interested in many different things!I’d love to see stationery, postcards, and stamp designs from other countries. I’m also very interested in learning about cultures that are different from my own.In my fr...

Languages: Japanese, English, Italian

manjyu

  Chichibu, Japan
Male, 66

Hi, I am a Japanese. I am interested in reading history and philosophy. I try to read them in English. I have been running from I was teenager till now, not all the time but ups and downs. I want to see the people who let me know the things I haven�...

Languages: Japanese, English

masaki880109

  Japan
Male, 38

Hello.I am a Japanese man. My hobbies are watching movies, listening to music, and playing the guitar. I registered here to make friends. My English is not very good, so I would be happy if I can improve it by talking. If you are interested in learni...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Yamaguchi, Japan
Female, 24

Hello! I’m from Japan. I love learning about different cultures and making genuine friends. I enjoy museums, old bookstores, drawing, photography, cozy cafés, and tea. I’m especially interested in the UK, Italy, Germany, and Iceland. I love beau...

Languages: Japanese, English, Italian

yomogi Sponsor Badge

  hikone, Japan
Female, 48

Nice to meet you. Hello. My name is yomogi.I am a Japanese living in Japan. I can only speak Japanese.I would like to exchange not only digitally, but also send postcards and paper letters to each other.His personality is optimistic and rather seriou...

Languages: Japanese