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

sh1h0

  Kakuda, Japan
Female, 25

Hello :) My friends often tell me that I am very diligent, yet I am humorous and make people laugh a lot. They ask, "Since when did you become a treasure hunter?" and call me eccentric because of my curiosity and boundless energy. I teach children pr...

Languages: Japanese, English

Amelios

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 28

I enjoy slow living, I do illustrating, painting , crafting, currently trying to do journaling, and handwritten letters. I love meaningful conversations, creating with my hands, and finding beauty in everyday life. I believe the smallest moments ofte...

Languages: English, Indonesian, Japanese, French

Massan

  Hiroshima, Japan
Male, 33

Hello!I am a Japanese male, who is trying to learn English and German.I think it nice if I could find someone who also studies English or German.It is much greater if I could make a friend who is an English or German speaker.I like reading books (fro...

Languages: Japanese, English, German

BeeBee22

  Kyoto, Japan
Female, 35

I'm interested in learning about different cultures, and language exchange.I enjoy writing long messages and having meaningful conversations with people from different backgrounds.

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Kobe, Japan
Male, 30

Hello, everyone. I am Japanese who is interested in East Asian culture and foods.Currently I am living in Kobe, Japan, but I used to live in the United Kingdom and France, as a student and a language lecturer respectively.I like reading books, cookin...

Languages: English, Japanese, French

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

charo1212

  sakado, Japan
Female, 51

My hobby is playing the cello. I used to be in an amateur orchestra. I've played a lot of German symphonies. Now I find songs I like on YouTube and play the cello alone in my room. This also includes many classical pieces from Germany and Central Eur...

Languages: Japanese, German, English

ammonite2020

  Kanagawa, Japan
Male, 53

I am looking for some nice pen pals who can share hobbies or interests with me. I am, not so much hardcore, but a literature fan. My favorite writers are Camus, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Lagerkvist. I don't know so much about the contemporary literature, ...

Languages: Japanese, English, French, Russian

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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

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  seijyo setagaya-ku, Japan
Female, 24

Hello! I am a graduate student in Japan, currently researching physical chemistry.I live in Tokyo, which is one of the largest and most vibrant cities in the country.In my free time, I enjoy a variety of hobbies, including watching movies, mountain c...

Languages: Japanese, English, German