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

sakuranbo

  tokorozawa, 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

Koinobori

  sagamihara, Japan
Female, 42

Hello, nice to meet you.I am a Japanese woman living in Japan. My family consists of my husband, my son, and me. My son is 11 years old. He is an elementary school student.My son has a chronic condition and attends elementary school while regularly 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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  Hachinohe, Japan
Female, 66

I am a Japanese woman. I lived in Saitama, near Tokyo, for a long time, but several years ago I returned to my hometown Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, to care for my parents. I currently run a franchise children's English school from my home and ...

Languages: Japanese, English

Cultural Keepsake: My Hometown Hachinohe

Solo_Pete

  Yokohama, Japan
Male, 56

Hi! I’m Pete. A British man from the south-west of England. I've been living in Japan for over 28 years. I love to travel around Japan in my car, camping, hiking, taking photos, and writing. I enjoy talking about my interests, about books, Britain,...

Languages: English, Japanese

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  Fujisawa, Japan
Female, 50

I am a quiet and stable person. I like reading. I also like music. I play the piano. Most of time I spend watching dramas or reading on weekends. Having coffee at a cafe makes me relaxed. I want to know different cultures and communicate with many pe...

Languages: Japanese, English

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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

HanafromJapan

  Hyogo, Japan
Female, 25

Hello, How are you today?I’m Hana.I enjoy calm days, movies, reading, long walks, swimming, sketching, spending time with friends, and discovering cozy little cafés or small shops (books, stationery, bakery).I’m Blasian but born and raised in Ja...

Languages: Japanese, English, French, Turkish

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  Kakuda, Japan
Female, 24

Nice to meet you!:) My friends often tell me that I am very diligence , yet I am humorous and make people laugh a lot. And, 'Since when did you become a treasure hunter?' and that an eccentric with curiosity and energy to the point of being prodd...

Languages: Japanese, English

harup

  Wako, Japan
Female, 24

Hi!I'm university student in Japan.I like writing,drawing(just doodles)and listening to music(electronic,dance,techno,indie..)I was in New Zealand for six months, but my English is still not good.If you don't mind,Let's do penpal!I would be happy if ...

Languages: Japanese, English