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

Plum Shadow

  Yokohama, Japan
Female, 50

I’m a reflective and curious person with a strong interest in English , British culture and literature. I used to travel a lot in UK.I enjoy exploring ney new stage of my life. In my free time, I find calm in nature — gardening and observing smal...

Languages: Japanese, English

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

WanderLearn

  Japan
Female, 38

Hi! It’s my first time using an international communication site. I didn’t start Penpal just to practice English, but because I’m curious about how people from different countries think — about life, culture, work, and values. I studied liter...

Languages: Japanese, English

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

sakuranbo

  Japan
Female, 18

Hii! I'm a bit shy,but I like talking.My hobbies are listening to music,reading books and traveling.I sometimes go shopping in Tokyo on weekends because you can find a little of everything there.I'm a high school student now and I'll be a university ...

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

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

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  Naha, Japan
Male, 50

Very open and outgoing! A positive person I love to smile! Love exploring izakaya, golf and driving. Into walking and swimming.

Languages: English

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

Ellie251025

  Japan
Female, 34

I love nature, taking photos, and enjoying good food.I’m calm and curious by nature, and I like noticing small, beautiful moments in everyday life.I dream of visiting Switzerland and Tuscany someday — their scenery and peaceful atmosphere really ...

Languages: Japanese, English