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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  "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

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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

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  平塚市, Japan
Female, 36

I'm a gentle and kind to amimals. I like watch movies reading very widely. And trip abroad, too.My job is nurse so irregular daily. I wantto improve my English and learn culture of overseas. So I want to friend of the world.

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Sapporo, Japan
Male, 22

I am currently living in Hokkaido, Japan. I enjoy quiet places where I can read books and relax. I also like traveling alone and discovering new places at my own pace.I am studying Japanese minority cultures at university, and I am especially interes...

Languages: Japanese, English

Akashiyaki

  Nara, Japan
Male, 19

I like visiting historical buildings, skyscrapers and museums, and I want to be an architect in the future. My hobbies are singing and hiking, and my dream is to live in a place rich in nature. In addition, I have experience in martial arts such as J...

Languages: Japanese, English, French, Mandarin

Sakurasaku

  Kasuga, Japan
Female, 49

I am a University student. I am a nurse.I am so busy that studying and working.But I’m interested in another culture of overseas.I have two sons who are adult and junior high school student.I don’t speak English well.If you be my friend, I want ...

Languages: Japanese, English

Hellowor1d

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 24

Hello! I’m Chacha. A Thai who’s living in Japan right now. Working as an engineer. I want to practice my English by talking to people from other countries and exchange some post cards/ letters/small currency coins with someone who has the intere...

Languages: Thai, 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

mmmmm5

  Miyazaki, Japan
Female, 43

Hello! I am Japanese female. I am too shy. I am looking for friends from all over the world to learn languages, cultures. I'm not good at English, so I'm sorry. I want to improve my English.rnThank you for reading.

Languages: Japanese

SatottiM

  Osaka, Japan
Male, 30

Hi! I'm Satoshi. I'm from Osaka, Japan.I've been learning English and French. I just started Spanish too.I love football, manga, video games, and my 2 dogs.If you are intersted in Japanese, I will help you!

Languages: Japanese, English, French, Spanish