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

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

Wataru123

  Japan
Male, 32

I am japanese who is interested in other culture.I am a friendly person. I usually spend my time reading books, hangout with my friends, learning something, traveling, playing video games...My interests are as below. Learning: Languages(English, Fren...

Languages: Japanese, English, French

Mariko10

  tokyo, Japan
Female, 53

Hello, I'm learning French. I'd like to have a conversation in French. I'm a beginner. Feel free to contact me.

Languages: Japanese, English, French

OSK

  Osaka, Japan
Male, 47

I like meeting new people when I visit a foreign country. The experience is unforgettable! I would like to exchange messages with those who like to travel. I hope you come to Japan. I will help you enjoy your stay in Osaka and Kyoto, because the mos...

Languages: Japanese, English, French, Italian

Katano

  Osaka, Japan
Female, 41

I'd love to try to meet friends to exchange paper letters. Any topics are welcomed, I'd love to share both of good things and bad things with you together. Everyone has ups and downs, so it's nice to encourage each other through friendship. I'll happ...

Languages: Japanese, English

Strawberry ice cream

  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

Loudmouth

  Osaka, Japan
Male, 55

Positive for everything. I am believer of saying there is a will, there is a way. I love meeting new friends from all over the world.I believe I am introvert. So far no one admits so.

Languages: Japanese, English, Mandarin, Thai

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  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 28

I enjoy spending time at cafés, discovering good food, and traveling. I’m also interested in languages and would like to gradually improve my English while connecting with people from different countries. In my free time, I often read books, watch...

Languages: Japanese, English

Ren chan

  Saitama, Japan
Female, 37

I'm a working mom of three, currently on parental leave. I’d love to share my daily life with you.It would be great if we could use the LINE app, as it’s commonly used in Japan to stay in touch. Through LINE, we can easily share not only text mes...

Languages: Japanese, English, Spanish

Sky1315

  東京, Japan
Female, 21

Hi~I’m Sky from Japan, nice to meet you all! I’m hoping to make friends here, so if you’re interested, let me know^ ^One of my hobbies is sightseeing, and I’m planning to travel somewhere attractive after I graduate from college. I’m so hyp...

Languages: Japanese, English