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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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

Mirai15

  南相馬市, Japan
Male, 18

I'm a quiet and introverted person. I enjoy movies, football, music, and learning about different countries and cultures. I usually spend my free time watching movies, listening to music, or studying English. I'd like to meet people from different ba...

Languages: English, Japanese

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  Japan
Female, 34

Hello!I live in Hiroshima, Japan, with my beloved husband, our three sons, and three cats.I've never travelled abroad, but I've always been curious about the world beyond Japan.Having lived all my life in Japan, a small island country, I'd love to le...

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

Ayapi

  Tokushima, Japan
Female, 25

I have a cheerful personality and I’m interested in many different things!I’d love to see stationery, postcards, and stamp designs from other countries. I’m also very interested in learning about cultures that are different from my own.In my fr...

Languages: Japanese, English, Italian

tsubaame

  Mitsuke, Japan
Male, 27

I'm a bit shy when starting conversations, but I always try to speak sincerely. Although I'm not religious—as is common in Japan—I enjoy visiting traditional temples and shrines, and I love collecting goshuin (shrine and temple seals). I've never...

Languages: Japanese

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

charo1212

  sakado, Japan
Female, 51

My hobby is playing the cello. I used to be in an amateur orchestra. I've played a lot of German symphonies. Now I find songs I like on YouTube and play the cello alone in my room. This also includes many classical pieces from Germany and Central Eur...

Languages: Japanese, German, English

atmoshere

  hiroshima, Japan
Female, 77

I am a down to earth person and like to correspond with a man who is honest. I especially enjoy traveling overseas.

Languages: Japanese, English

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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