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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yoneko

  Fuchucho, Japan
Female, 36

I used to exchange postcards, but I stopped doing so due to life changes, such as moving.I want to gain new experiences and learn a variety of things.I often spend my evenings playing games, but I would like to have other hobbies as well.I occasional...

Languages: Japanese, English, Czech

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

rinn0225

  Somewhere, Japan
Female, 51

Thank you for visiting my page I'm a part-time corrector of descriptive questions of Japanese in cram school (for private junior high school entrance exam). I'm mother of 2 daughters. I'm interested in … learning language, listening to music, coll...

Languages: Japanese, English, Mandarin, Korean

Cultural Keepsake: Kawasaki Daishi

Spring Sprout 24

  Abiko, Japan
Female, 63

Hello. I'm rather extroverted and like to communicate with people. I'm interested in growing vegetables, doing volunteer work, going on a trip to inside of my country, and overseas. I spend time with gardening, helping kids study well, cooking, and e...

Languages: Japanese, English

Konomi

  Japan
Female, 46

Hi! I’m looking for snail mail penpals to build genuine, long-lasting friendships (long and chatty letters are especially welcome!), but email-only communication is also fine. I was born and raised in Japan, and I've never been abroad. I usually do...

Languages: Japanese, English

Taka080

  Western Japan, Japan
Male, 55

I love places rich in nature. I also like to travel and visit places rich in nature. I enjoy gardening in my small garden at home. I am very interested in foreign cultures. I especially like cultures that value nature.

Languages: Japanese, English

honeym1

  tokushima, Japan
Female, 22

i love to write letter and swap cute stickers and stuff. on my free time i like to watch anime, listen to music, writing and sometimes drawing.

Languages: English

RedRabbit

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 29

INTJ Japanese.I'm a language teacher in Japan for Japanese kids.I like Switzerland, Russia, Denmark, German, Italy, Belgium, France, UK, while Europe, but of course other countries especially China, Canada, etc.Language interest: English (British)Hob...

Languages: Japanese, English, Russian, Danish

vapor trail

  Okayama, Japan
Female, 76

I'm a Japanese woman.I'm here because I want the opportunity to talk to people from different countries.I'm retired but I'm working a little at home.I like to weed my garden and watching a movie.I've been learning the piano for decades, but I'm not i...

Languages: Japanese, English

Caragh

  Machida, Japan
Unspecified, 49

I am a very outgoing and happy-minded person. I love old things, vintage fashion, cats, beautiful little things, and discovering small pieces of everyday life from other countries.As a child, I was drawn to classical ballet, fairy tales, and foreign ...

Languages: Japanese, English, Mandarin