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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  KAWAGOESHI, Japan
Female, 20

Hi! I’m a university student in Japan. I study biology I love cute things, stationery, stickers and stamps. I also enjoy journaling, collage, decorating, and making handmade things. I like spending time quietly making things by myself.My English is...

Languages: Japanese, Mandarin, English

Dhakku

  Kuwana, Japan
Female, 30

I’m a friendly and easy-going person who enjoys simple things in life. I love travelling, exploring beautiful places, nature, photography and learning about different cultures. In my free time, I enjoy crochet, trying new recipes, watching movies a...

Languages: Tamil, English, Japanese

rose ting

  Fukuoka, Japan
Female, 44

I think I'm a very cheerful and kind person. I love traveling and I'm studying English because I want to make friends with people all over the world. Besides English, I also like Korean dramas and have started studying Korean. My English grammar and ...

Languages: Japanese, Taiwanese, English

opensesami

  Osaka, Japan
Female, 51

I’m a very reserved person, and I deeply respect other people’s privacy because I believe that privacy is part of a person’s human rights.My hobby is pottery. I’ve forgotten most of the English I used to know, so I’m using this site because...

Languages: Japanese, English

Ayapi

  Tokushima, Japan
Female, 25

I have a cheerful personality and I’m interested in many different things!I’d love to see stationery, postcards, and stamp designs from other countries. I’m also very interested in learning about cultures that are different from my own.In my fr...

Languages: Japanese, English, Italian

Hiro47LJ

  Imizu, Japan
Female, 57

I'm a sincere person living in suburban area. Working at home, once I had some lovable pets. Still I wish to have animals and pets, also flowers and herbs in the garden. Being a night owl, listening to music and read books or manga at early morning. ...

Languages: Japanese, Spanish, Italian, English

kamy7

  suzuka, Japan
Male, 60

Every conversation is a chance to grow. I’m excited to learn from you!I am looking for people who are interested in exchanging messages, introducing local culture, and sharing ways of life. Try exchanging three messages—you can evaluate reliabili...

Languages: Japanese, English

TOMOKO0406

  Fukuoka, Japan
Female, 46

Hi.Nice to meet you. I would like to make friends with people from other countries and learn from this language exchange website. I can help with your Japanese.

Languages: Japanese, English

Massan

  Hiroshima, Japan
Male, 34

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

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  Mitsuzawashimochou, Japan
Female, 24

Hi! I’m a chaotic individual who loves reading books and watching movies! My favorite artists are Harry Styles, Sufjan Stevens, and Florence and the Machines. I also love going to museums and art galleries, love a little chat and a cup of tea. I al...

Languages: English, Japanese