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

Solo_Pete

  Yokohama, Japan
Male, 56

Hi! I’m Pete. A British man from the south-west of England. I've been living in Japan for over 28 years. I love to travel around Japan in my car, camping, hiking, taking photos, and writing. I enjoy talking about my interests, about books, Britain,...

Languages: English, Japanese

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

Sssw

  Yokkaichi, Japan
Female, 30

Hi! Nice to meet you. My name is Sakura.I’m from Japan.I enjoy crochet, cooking, and taking walks.I’m looking for pen pals for language exchange and cultural sharing.I would love to write about daily life, hobbies, and anything we find interestin...

Languages: Japanese, English, Finnish

Lemonade NJ

  Kiyose, Japan
Female, 48

I'm writing this in search of some pen pals, or friends ( if possible ). I'm in my late 40s, and have had a great interest in penlaling since I was a child. I also love anything to do with art. I find joy in Japanese calligraphy, painting, drawing, k...

Languages: English, Japanese

manjyu

  Chichibu, Japan
Male, 66

Hi, I am a Japanese. I am interested in reading history and philosophy. I try to read them in English. I have been running from I was teenager till now, not all the time but ups and downs. I want to see the people who let me know the things I haven�...

Languages: Japanese, English

Yuki33333

  Nagoya, Japan
Male, 28

Hello! I am Yuki, from Japan.Looking for someone who are "awaken".No , SDGs, Microchips, eating insects, 5G.......

Languages: Japanese, English

citrus48

  Nagoya, Japan
Female, 31

Hello! I live with my husband, two Shiba Inu dogs, and one cat. I'm always looking forward to fun things and trying new things! I love observing animals, watching baseball, and K-POP! I want to connect with lots of people! I'm looking for people to e...

Languages: Japanese

kimchi_sausage

  Kobe, Japan
Male, 45

I am Korean, but I currently live in Japan. My personality is somewhat introverted, and I have a strong intellectual curiosity. I lean towards logical thinking and am also rational. My interests include basic math, gravity, brain science, and origins...

Languages: Japanese, Korean, English, German

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

KS

  tochigi, Japan
Female, 57

Hello! I have visited many countries in the world and often I stayed in France. I hope I can also learning French more!I hope we can talk about many things about Japan and your country!

Languages: Japanese, English