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

okadaa

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 27

HI, I've graduated from univ and work as IT engineer! I have a great interest in history and literature of foreign countries. Also I love animals. I don't know how to describe myself but we will get to know each other while talking. Feel free to writ...

Languages: Japanese, English

wosawosa

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 22

Hello. I have an extroverted and an introverted side, and while I can communicate with people without being afraid, I also think too much about various things. My friends often say that I’m like a retired father. My hobbies are making Matcha and ta...

Languages: Japanese, English, German, Swedish

KS

  tochigi, Japan
Female, 57

Hello! I have visited many countries in the world and often I stayed in France. I hope I can also learning French more!I hope we can talk about many things about Japan and your country!

Languages: Japanese, English

Gog

  SOKA, Japan
Male, 26

i spend my day, traveling, working, going to the gym, running, playing games, and watching movies. im also interested to learn new hobbies. im a very straight forward person. and says what's on my mind. im in the path where i want to be a better pers...

Languages: English, Tagalog, Japanese

Takuro

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 28

Hi! I’m TaK. I am interested in various cultures and want to know and understand different countries. I also like to hear the lifestyle and the story of people. On my days off I like to read, go to the gym, learn new things and watch football games...

Languages: Japanese, English

Lemonade NJ

  Kiyose, Japan
Female, 48

I'm writing this in search of some pen pals, or friends ( if possible ). I'm in my late 40s, and have had a great interest in penlaling since I was a child. I also love anything to do with art. I find joy in Japanese calligraphy, painting, drawing, k...

Languages: English, Japanese

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  Kakuda, Japan
Female, 24

Nice to meet you!:) My friends often tell me that I am very diligence , yet I am humorous and make people laugh a lot. And, 'Since when did you become a treasure hunter?' and that an eccentric with curiosity and energy to the point of being prodd...

Languages: Japanese, English

kyoro

  "shitamachi", Japan
Female, 41

Hi! I’m a serious and hardworking mom with an 11-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 par...

Languages: Japanese, 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

gustave kun

  Shinmeidai, Hamura-shi, Japan
Unspecified, 52

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