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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  Fujisawa, Japan
Female, 50

I am a quiet and stable person. I like reading. I also like music. I play the piano. Most of time I spend watching dramas or reading on weekends. Having coffee at a cafe makes me relaxed. I want to know different cultures and communicate with many pe...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Kyoto, Japan
Female, 47

Hello. I live in Kyoto and work at a small women’s clothing store inside a shopping center in Osaka.I work full-time on a shift schedule. I often have the opportunity to serve tourists from both Japan and abroad, and since I’d like to be able to ...

Languages: Japanese, English

Cultural Keepsake: Typical Japanese lunch

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  Japan
Female, 30

I’m a quiet person and usually prefer being alone to being in groups. I enjoy walks, music, piano, and tea time, whether at a café or at home. Letter-writing is healing for me and gives me time to reflect. I want to keep my heart sincere, pure, an...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Osaka, Japan
Female, 50

I am not AI, but I’d like to help you with your Japanese learning. I didn’t join this site for any romantic purposes. I’m a rather reserved person and a good listener. I enjoy pottery and love all kinds of music. I’ve forgotten much of my Eng...

Languages: Japanese, English

TokyoGuy

  Shinagawa, Japan
Male, 66

Hello, my name is Toru. I live in Tokyo. I am retired. I like movies and music. I play the piano. I like to see musical at Broadway theatre. I like to go to beaches and mountains in summer. I like to travel overseas and make friends.

Languages: Japanese, English, German

GogTheAlien

  SOKA, Japan
Male, 27

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

Mochachino77

  Himeji, Japan
Female, 45

I'm really interested in foreign foods and sweets! I also love growing plants. I'm really curious about plants from other countries too. Since I'll be sharing things about Japan, I want to learn about different countries from you.

Languages: Japanese, English

Haruelle

  somewhere, Japan
Female, 18

Hii!! here is Haru. I'm a cheerful person who loves chatting. I would love to make friends from different cultures or lifestyles I don't know now. Because it sounds really fun!

Languages: Japanese, English

AyaSuda

  Kobe, Japan
Female, 35

I lived in the UK when I was young. I love to talk about something academic. I really love to learn new things.

Languages: Japanese, English

YocchirollianMarya

  Iwakuni, Japan
Female, 47

I'm a fickle person ... But , once I become obsess in something , I become attached to it . I've been obsessing about Japanese history of World War II before , during and after World War IIever since I was a little girl . I'm interested in swap lette...

Languages: Japanese, English