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

S...H

  Tottori, Japan
Female, 39

Hi!I'm looking for snailmail friends. I have been liked writing letters and collecting postcards and cute stationery when I was a teenage. I have a daughter. I love animals. I have a boston terria. I go to shopping, watch movies on DVD, go to dog par...

Languages: Japanese, English

littlesnow

  Setagaya-ku, Japan
Female, 51

Hello from TOKYO, Japan. I am a married woman with two kids and a dog. I like traveling foreign countries, watching American movies, drawing, pokemongo ...If you are interested in Japanese culture, I am happy to send a card such as Mt.Fuji, cherry ...

Languages: Japanese, English, German

Itsmee

  藤沢市, Japan
Female, 32

Hello! I’m from Japan and I enjoy learning about different cultures and everyday life around the world.I’m a calm person who likes peaceful and genuine conversations. I enjoy comedy, funny stories, and people who can laugh about small everyday th...

Languages: Japanese, English

Loudmouth

  Osaka, Japan
Male, 55

Positive for everything. I am believer of saying there is a will, there is a way. I love meeting new friends from all over the world.I believe I am introvert. So far no one admits so.

Languages: Japanese, English, Mandarin, Thai

Koco

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 46

Hi! I'm a Writer and Translator. I speak quite a few languages and i learn them from and for my friends all around the world. Before the pandemic, my job sends me around the world, and that was how i got to know them. After working from home during t...

Languages: Japanese, English, Mandarin, French

AyaSuda

  Kobe, Japan
Female, 35

I lived in the UK when I was young. I love to talk about something academic. I really love to learn new things.

Languages: Japanese, English

Shin4649

  Joyo, Japan
Male, 51

My name is Shin. I'm a man. I live in Kyoto. My hobbies are cars, listening to music, fishing and travelling. I am especially interested in restomods of old cars (JDM). I would like to exchange information with people who like cars overseas.

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Chiyoda-ku, Japan
Female, 23

I wanted to know about how everyone spends their life and am curious about daily stories :) I'm trying to focus on having a happy life and mind, so I'll be happy if we could share some little happiness with each other! :)

Languages: Japanese, English, French

kana8

  Sapporo, Japan
Female, 37

I love having fun!!And I want to know about the world.My hobbies are collecting stamps,stickers,postcards/going to stationery stores/eating.My English is at a beginner level...But I want to have friends overseas ;)

Languages: Japanese, English

Marufrog

  Urasoe, Japan
Female, 31

Hi! I’m a Taiwanese living in Japan. I’m fluent in Mandarin and Japanese, and I’m enjoying my journey with English and Korean. I want to make friends globally and learn about different cultures through our stories!I love handwritten letters, po...

Languages: Mandarin, Japanese, English