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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  Hachioji, Japan
Female, 53

I’m a nurse living in Japan, and I’ve always loved traveling and discovering new places, cultures, and ways of life.Unfortunately, nurses in Japan often find it difficult to take long vacations, so I can’t travel abroad as often as I would like...

Languages: Japanese, English, Korean

marine73

  Kobe, Japan
Female, 56

I am married and have two children.I am friendly and outgoing.I like traveling,cooking,gardening,watching movies and foreign dramasand playing tennis.

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Kobe, Japan
Male, 30

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

billrodgers

  中野区, Japan
Male, 68

my character is kind, gentle.because our mutual relation is based on such a good character. i suppose

Languages: English

rainleaf

  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, English

Cultural Keepsake: A birthday spent enjoying Enoshima with friends

zousuu

  Kita city, Japan
Male, 20

I’m a fairly calm and reflective person, and I usually enjoy quieter things like books, films, and TV series. I’m currently studying in Japan and still getting used to life here, so even ordinary days can feel a little new to me.Most days, I stud...

Languages: Mandarin, Japanese, English

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

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

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  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 50

I am introverted but curious person. I enjoy spending time at home reading or watching movies, yet I also love traveling and learning about different cultures. I have a sweet tooth and one of my long time hobbies is baking. Also, I love being in natu...

Languages: English

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  Asaka, Japan
Male, 52

Hi, I’m Ruga from Japan! I work at a local supermarket. In my free time, I love composing fictional video game soundtracks and writing sci-fi novels set in the near future. I’m here to practice English and enjoy casual chats. Tell me about yourse...

Languages: Japanese, English