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

kyoro

  "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 a year and a half ago, so we’re doing homeschooling at the moment. I’d love to exchange ideas a...

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

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

Skrrr11402

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 22

Hello! I’m japanese student at university.My hobbies are watching movies,playing the piano (not so good at it…it’s just a hobby!),taking photos and so on. I would like to improve my English skill and know about the cultures of various countries...

Languages: Japanese, English

Massan

  Hiroshima, Japan
Male, 33

Hello!I am a Japanese male, who is trying to learn English and German.I think it nice if I could find someone who also studies English or German.It is much greater if I could make a friend who is an English or German speaker.I like reading books (fro...

Languages: Japanese, English, German

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  Matsudo, Japan
Female, 56

I am creative person. Love drawing, painting, writing stories, reading books, going art galleries museums cooking, and eating These days I am into swimming. And I go to the big library around Tokyo for writing my novel.I go to traveling a few times i...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Saiki city, Japan
Female, 70

Hi!I am Japanese living in a small lovely town in the south of Japan.I live near the sea.I like to make many friends from all over the world.I like to exchange emails and the snail mails.My hobbies are films (movies), reading books, listening to musi...

Languages: Japanese, English

Yuna_Oboe

  Anywhere, Japan
Female, 18

Hi! I'm Yuna from Japan. I really love to draw girls with watercolor and sketch. I'm interested in the structure of the human face:) I LOVE STRAY KIDS! I play the Oboe, English Horn, Violin, Piano and Kalimba. I love classical music. I'm still lear...

Languages: Japanese, English

Cultural Keepsake: Japanese temples

J.Katie

  Shiojiri-shi, Japan
Female, 54

I try to stay positive and enjoy learning new things to keep growing. Even as a senior, I studied English in the UK last year. Learning English is something I can't give up, because it helps me connect and enjoy talking with people from around the wo...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Kita city, Japan
Male, 19

I’m a calm and gentle person who enjoys spending time with books, films and TV series. I’m currently studying in Japan and still getting used to life here, so every day feels a little new to me. Most days I study Japanese, watch movies or dramas,...

Languages: Mandarin, Japanese, English