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

kamy7

  suzuka, Japan
Male, 59

Every conversation is a chance to grow. I’m excited to learn from you!I am looking for people who are interested in exchanging messages, introducing local culture, and sharing ways of life. Try exchanging three messages—you can evaluate reliabili...

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

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

love4evaa

  Beppu, Japan
Female, 19

Hellooo I spend a lot of my time either dancing or drawing or playing games on my ipad (ipad kid..) ^_^ When I’m not doing one thing i’m doing the other lol… I used to be in the photocard trading community and kinda miss sending notes and freeb...

Languages: Indonesian, English, Japanese

DaisySunshine0109

  Shizuoka city, Japan
Female, 20

Hi there! I'm a Japanese learner of English, and I enjoy chatting with penpals in English on this site every day! I used to be shy when I was little, but I've become a lot more outgoing since I started learning English. That's why I still enjoy study...

Languages: Japanese, English

Inspector34

  Minato, Japan
Male, 48

Thanks for checking out my profile! Born and raised on the East Coast of the U.S., I've been living in Tokyo for nearly twenty years. When not working, I spend entire days exploring Tokyo on foot, sketching for hours, playing video games when I can't...

Languages: English, Japanese

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  Naha, Japan
Female, 50

Hi! My name is Yaaii. I’m from Japan. I love cooking and trying new recipes. I’m also a big fan of Morgan Wallen and his music. Someday, I really want to visit Texas and Tennessee to experience the places he sings about.

Languages: Japanese, English

Guririn Sponsor Badge

  Chiba, Japan
Female, 53

Hello! Thank you for reading my profile.I'm studying English because I want to be able to read picture books about cooking and meals from all over the world someday.Actually, I prefer eating out to cooking (lol). But of course, I enjoy cooking too.I ...

Languages: Japanese, English

Maria Camille

  Kofu, Japan
Female, 26

Hey, I'm Millie. I will not say much in here until we get connected. If you want to know more about me. That depends...

Languages: Tagalog, English, Japanese

Sssw

  Morigayamacho1, Yokkaichi city, Japan
Female, 30

Hi! Nice to meet you. My name is Sakura.I’m from Japan.I enjoy crochet, cooking, and taking walks.I’m looking for pen pals for language exchange and cultural sharing.I would love to write about daily life, hobbies, and anything we find interestin...

Languages: Japanese, English, Finnish