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

hawkfalconer

  Oita city, Japan
Male, 55

I'm a ordinary man and a roofer, so I tile top of roofs everyday. Recently I'm learning English language at my free time. I can understand English But my speak is like 5 year old kids.

Languages: Japanese, English

Cultural Keepsake: Traditional roofs

Ukiyoe Lover

  Tama, Japan
Female, 54

I'm a little introverted but love to know your daily life in different culture. I live in a suburb of Tokyo, working part time as a support staff at a sheltered workshop for intellectually disabled people. My passion now is photography, and I enjoy v...

Languages: Japanese, English

Solinelle

  Suginami-ku, Japan
Female, 64

I’m often told I’m kind and lively. I adore nature and enjoy light hiking on my days off.While working at a company, I'm kept busy by three budgies and occasionally do graphic design work.Reading before bed is my blissful time.I wish to learn Eng...

Languages: Japanese, English, French

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  Kobe, Japan
Female, 34

I live in Kobe, Japan and am interested in all forms of art, such as paintings, literature, music, movies, folk crafts, etc.In particular, I am always impressed by a kind of minimalist style that allows us to evoke our own imagination and makes us re...

Languages: English, French, German

ammonite2020

  Kanagawa, Japan
Male, 52

I am looking for some nice pen pals who can share hobbies or interests with me. I am, not so much hardcore, but a literature fan. My favorite writers are Camus, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Lagerkvist. I don't know so much about the contemporary literature, ...

Languages: Japanese, English, French, Russian

Sinobu

  Saijo-shi, Japan
Male, 38

I'm really interested in the culture, social, and lifestyle of the many countries. I would like to learn new cultures. I love to learn and discover new things.I would like to get to know new people who come from many other country. I’m good at call...

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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  ise, Japan
Male, 49

I’m very interested in learning about different cultures through books and movies.I also love being active — my hobbies include jogging and mountain climbing.This year, I tried surfing for the first time!I also enjoy spending quiet time at home r...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Kobe, Japan
Female, 61

Hello. I am a woman living in Kobe, Japan. I live with my husband and a black cat. I work full time and am busy with work during the week, but on weekends I enjoy listening to music and reading books. I also like to travel abroad, either alone or wit...

Languages: Japanese, English

POMPOMPURIN3

  Kyoto, Japan
Female, 46

Hi! .I am married and we have two children.My hobbies are shopping, watching dramas and movies and writing letters.I like to write letters with cute stationery.I like collecting cute stationery, stickers and pens.It makes me happy feeling when I find...

Languages: Japanese, English, Korean