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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  Saiki city, Japan
Female, 71

I am Japanese living in a small lovely town near the sea in the south of Japan.My town is very beautiful with many lovely cherry blossoms in spring, and autumn is an another beautiful season.I like to make many friends from all over the world.I like ...

Languages: Japanese, English

Koco

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 46

Hi! I'm a Writer and Translator. I speak quite a few languages and i learn them from and for my friends all around the world. Before the pandemic, my job sends me around the world, and that was how i got to know them. After working from home during t...

Languages: Japanese, English, Mandarin, French

core37

  知立市, Japan
Female, 20

· First of all, this document has been written using a translation tool.I am 20 years old and have a very introverted personality. I love cute things, frilly clothes and Gothic Lolita fashion. I enjoy reading books and watching anime quietly on my...

Languages: Japanese, Russian, German

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  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 46

I am Japanese woman who is looking for female penpals in the wolrd. I like cooking, knitting, drawing, sometimes baking. I like to cook Japanese food, Italian food, Chinese food and so on. I learned cooking and baking at a hobby school before. I like...

Languages: Japanese, English

okadaa

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 28

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

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  Sakaori, Kofu, Japan
Female, 20

I am the type of person that likes to let creativity flow while appreciating the little things in art or crafts I make! I absolutely adore collecting stuff in my interest area and I love to read and write in my leisure time because it allows me to es...

Languages: English, Hakka, Japanese

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

tyt86

  Hiroshima city, Japan
Female, 59

Hello ! I am 49 years old. I have a son (25), and two daughter (24,19).live with hers,inHiroshima. My hobbies are driving,movies,music,visit museums, history... I 'm open - minded person and looking for friends to talk frank exchange our thinking, ...

Languages: Japanese, English

fusimi

  Japan
Female, 29

Hello from Japan My hobbies include reading, collecting stickers, cooking,walking, photography, music, watching movies, dramas, and anime, and creative activities (##)

Languages: Japanese, English

kimchi_sausage

  Kobe, Japan
Male, 45

I am Korean, but I currently live in Japan. My personality is somewhat introverted, and I have a strong intellectual curiosity. I lean towards logical thinking and am also rational. My interests include basic math, gravity, brain science, and origins...

Languages: Japanese, Korean, English, German