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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  Kameyama, Japan
Female, 45

Hello,I am focusing on self love and development and like to discovering happiness in my life;) I have been doing Meditation and Mind fullness and I found peaceful moment.Always Love Book and Slow Mail and a philosophical conversations about our exi...

Languages: Japanese, English, Danish, Finnish

PenguinPenguin

  Japan, Japan
Female, 35

Hello,everyone! I want to make friends from all over the world. Just like the name, I love penguins. I collect penguin books, plushies, trinkets… basically anything penguin-related. I like watching movies and international dramas, reading books, an...

Languages: Japanese, English

Sikisiki

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 27

Hello, I'm Siki, university student studying veterinary medicine. I would like to improve English ability and get to know people all over the world:D I love animals, cycling, watching horror movies. Um, I am not good at introducing myself. Just ask m...

Languages: Japanese, English, French

Yuki88

  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

Bloom Sakura

  Sendai, Japan
Female, 65

Im cheerful and positive. I live with my husband and a dog. I like rock music.Especially, my favorite are The Eagles and Cheap Trick . I like sewing.sometimes I make my clothes.

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Ogori Shi, Japan
Female, 35

Something about me * love traveling * antiques hunting * vintage clothes * flea markets * coffee, old coffee shops * horse lover * dog lover * embroidery * sewing beginner * collect vintage postcards * reading books * botanical illustratio...

Languages: Mandarin, Taiwanese, English, Japanese

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  Wako, Japan
Female, 24

Hi!I started a new job in April and haven’t quite gotten used to my new routine yet, so my replies might be a little slow sometimes, but I’ll definitely get back to you:*+.\(( °° ))/.:+I like writing,drawing(just doodles)and listening to music(...

Languages: Japanese, English

OHTAKI

  TOKYO, Japan
Male, 47

I live in a residential suburban city of Tokyo. I love traveling, gardening, and photography. I’ve traveled to more than ten countries abroad and visited 44 prefectures in Japan. I also grow a variety of plants and vegetables in my garden

Languages: Japanese, English

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Pinetree17

  Hyogo, Japan
Female, 33

Hello! I enjoy watching movies, playing video games, and drawing when I feel like it.Recently, I’ve become interested in Czech history and the Middle Ages after playing Kingdom Come: Deliverance. I’d love to learn more and hopefully visit the Cze...

Languages: Japanese, English

Luna Grace

  Iida, Japan
Female, 18

I live in the countryside in Japan. I love talking with people because it allows me to see the world from new angles.I like to spend my free time reading books. I grow my sourdough and bake bread and sweets. I also enjoy skiing in winter.If you're in...

Languages: Japanese, English, Spanish