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

exuhezity

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 46

Hello everyone! I'm Japanese, I have a cheerful and outspoken personality.I'm looking for friends to talk to about various things, such as everyday life and hobbies.I hope that by talking, we can understand each other's cultures.My hobbies are varied...

Languages: Japanese, English, German

Akanehama

  TOKYO, Japan
Male, 47

I live in a residential suburban city of Tokyo. I love traveling, gardening, and photography. I’ve traveled to more than ten countries abroad and visited 43 prefectures in Japan. I also grow a variety of plants and vegetables in my garden

Languages: Japanese, English

Cultural Keepsake: Tokyo Sky Deck

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  Saiki city, Japan
Female, 71

I am Japanese living in a small lovely town near the sea in the south of Japan.My town is very beautiful with many lovely cherry blossoms in spring, and autumn is an another beautiful season.I like to make many friends from all over the world.I like ...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  平塚市, Japan
Female, 36

I'm a gentle and kind to amimals. I like watch movies reading very widely. And trip abroad, too.My job is nurse so irregular daily. I wantto improve my English and learn culture of overseas. So I want to friend of the world.

Languages: Japanese, English

vapor trail

  Okayama, Japan
Female, 76

I'm a Japanese woman.I'm here because I want the opportunity to talk to people from different countries.I'm retired but I'm working a little at home.I like to weed my garden and watching a movie.I've been learning the piano for decades, but I'm not i...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Sapporo, Japan
Male, 22

I am currently living in Hokkaido, Japan. I enjoy quiet places where I can read books and relax. I also like traveling alone and discovering new places at my own pace.I am studying Japanese minority cultures at university, and I am especially interes...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Ogori Shi, Japan
Female, 35

Something about me * love traveling * embroidery, sewing beginner * antiques hunting at flea market * vintage clothes lover * horse lover *Impressionist art lover *reading books

Languages: Mandarin, Taiwanese, English, Japanese

Sherry15

  京都市, Japan
Female, 19

I’m a pretty laid-back person who’s always on the lookout for a good time! I love watching movies—everything from Studio Ghibli to Hollywood films.I’ve been quite busy with my studies lately, so I haven’t had much time for my hobbies, but I...

Languages: Japanese, English

masaki880109

  Japan
Male, 38

Hello.I am a Japanese man. My hobbies are watching movies, listening to music, and playing the guitar. I registered here to make friends. My English is not very good, so I would be happy if I can improve it by talking. If you are interested in learni...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  "shitamachi", Japan
Female, 41

Hi! I’m a serious and hardworking mom with an 11-year-old son, and we’re going through some challenges right now. He stopped going to school about two years ago, so we’re doing homeschooling at the moment. I’d love to exchange ideas about par...

Languages: Japanese, English