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

masaki880109

  Japan
Male, 38

Hello.I am a Japanese man. My hobbies are watching movies, listening to music, and playing the guitar. I registered here to make friends. My English is not very good, so I would be happy if I can improve it by talking. If you are interested in learni...

Languages: Japanese, English

tomo2022

  Tsuruoka, Japan
Male, 51

Hello forks,I am from Japan and looking for the penpals around the globe.My interests are mainly suring, snowboarding and reading books.After the Covid-19, I need to stay on my home counrty and cannot travel abroad so I wanna know your culture, situa...

Languages: Japanese, English, German

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  Sapporo, Japan
Unspecified, 55

Hello! ..still unknown interesting people out there!I am here to find and meet with people from all walks of lives. I live in a rather small city with mono-cultural background. So the topics and subjects I exchange with the local people around me are...

Languages: English, Japanese, German, Russian

okadaa

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 28

HI, I've graduated from univ and work as IT engineer! I have a great interest in history and literature of foreign countries. Also I love animals. I don't know how to describe myself but we will get to know each other while talking. Feel free to writ...

Languages: Japanese, English

Inspector34

  Minato, Japan
Male, 48

Thanks for checking out my profile! Born and raised on the East Coast of the U.S., I've been living in Tokyo for nearly twenty years. When not working, I spend entire days exploring Tokyo on foot, sketching for hours, playing video games when I can't...

Languages: English, Japanese

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  Machida, Narusegaoka, Japan
Female, 50

I have a deep affection for art and literature. I am particularly interested in classical Western art and am studying oil painting and drawing. I love animals and plants, and currently live with two cats. I have an introverted personality and often s...

Languages: Japanese

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a Madeleine

  Japan
Female, 36

I'm a bit shy but always try to be open minded. I like visiting museum, travel, drawing, music, manga, BBC TVdrama, cooking, eating, tea and sweets. Now I'm interested in herb tea, Taiwanese, embroidery and childcare in different countries. Working,...

Languages: Japanese, English, German

Naomincat

  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

Cerasus_173

  Fuchu, Japan
Female, 23

Greetings from Japan! I am an aspiring writer who loves middle-grade fiction and works of Charles Dickens. I am looking forward to friends who are enthusiastic about storytelling. I am also fascinated by narrative structure and character arcs. My hob...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Saiki city, Japan
Female, 71

I am Japanese living in a small lovely town near the sea in the south of Japan.My town is very beautiful with many lovely cherry blossoms in spring, and autumn is an another beautiful season.I like to make many friends from all over the world.I like ...

Languages: Japanese, English