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

exuhezity

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 46

Hello there!I'm Japanese female.I'm interested in cultures, technology, music, watching movies, reading,etc.Let's talk about our everyday life and hobby!

Languages: Japanese, English, German

kin68

  beppu, Japan
Female, 22

My name is fayya and I currently live in Japan.I'm a sophomore.I am currently studying business management and English at university. I love reading, writing, learning languages and cooking in my life. I am good at Chinese food. At present, I also st...

Languages: Japanese, Mandarin, Russian, English

LoveParis

  Kobe, Japan
Male, 29

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

harup

  Wako, Japan
Female, 24

Hi!I'm university student in Japan.I like writing,drawing(just doodles)and listening to music(electronic,dance,techno,indie..)I was in New Zealand for six months, but my English is still not good.If you don't mind,Let's do penpal!I would be happy if ...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Chiba-city, Japan
Female, 34

I have a laid-back personality, but I'm also curious and proactive. I would like to make friends with people from all over the world.my hobbies...write a letter, reading, collage, collecting of masking tapes, painting, studying foreign languages, cof...

Languages: Japanese, English, Italian, Spanish

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  Japan
Male, 21

Things I appreciate: Good music, movies, tv shows, and the existence of my cat. Things I do not appreciate: How my life is going, the state of our world, and all the troubles my cats bring. I’m here to improve my English, social skills and most imp...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Matsudo, Japan
Female, 56

I am creative person. Love drawing, painting, writing stories, reading books, going art galleries museums cooking, and eating These days I am into swimming. And I go to the big library around Tokyo for writing my novel.I go to traveling a few times i...

Languages: Japanese, English

Breezyletters

  Yokohama, Japan
Female, 46

I’m someone who enjoys both quiet moments and lively adventures—it all depends on the mood! I love traveling, especially to beach destinations, where I can soak in the sun and unwind. Good food is always a priority, whether I’m exploring new fl...

Languages: English, Japanese

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  Beppu, Japan
Male, 23

I'm an international university student in Japan looking to exchange letters written in English with people around the country. I love building jigsaw puzzles, journaling, games, manga, cooking, play volleyball, and sculpt my body at the gym. While I...

Languages: Spanish, English, Japanese

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  AWA, Japan
Male, 41

I enjoy spending quiet time alone. During that time, I often read or reflect on how I'm feeling, and it has become an important part of my life. Recently, I've also been enjoying working in my small vegetable garden at home.I'm also interested in lea...

Languages: Japanese, English