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

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  Sakaori, Kofu, Japan
Female, 20

I am the type of person that likes to let creativity flow while appreciating the little things in art or crafts I make! I absolutely adore collecting stuff in my interest area and I love to read and write in my leisure time because it allows me to es...

Languages: English, Burmese, Japanese

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  Naha, Japan
Female, 31

Hi! I'm from Japan. Japanese is my native language but I also know English. I have two cats and two dogs. I love exchanging letters!I'm working most of the time but on my free time, I love reading letters, looking at photography and listening to ...

Languages: Japanese, English

Sanosuke

  Sapporo, Japan
Male, 40

Hey there :D Nice to meet you! I don't know what to describe about me but my personality is calm and sometimes funny :D My hobbies are cooking, growing vegetables, watching anime, walking outside etc.. I speak Japanese, German and English. I would li...

Languages: Japanese, German, English

mia noa

  Nishinomiya, Japan
Female, 41

My favorite... Drawing, writing, exchanging letters, reading and listening to music.I would like to talk about anything, lifestyle...

Languages: Japanese, English

Rosy.A

  Japan
Female, 51

Hi! I live in Japan. Traveling is my passion — I love exploring big cities and the countryside, both in Japan and abroad. I especially enjoy the countryside, where I feel I can learn more about each country’s traditions. My goal is to travel over...

Languages: Japanese, English, French

Aco888

  Japan
Female, 42

Laundry dancing in the wind, lights shining on the window sill at dusk, the sound of tires speeding down the road at night…I catch a glimpse of life and stories there, it makes me feel warm inside. When I Look at the world reflected in a puddle, I ...

Languages: Japanese, English

wosawosa

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 22

Hello. I have an extroverted and an introverted side, and while I can communicate with people without being afraid, I also think too much about various things. My friends often say that I’m like a retired father. My hobbies are making Matcha and ta...

Languages: Japanese, English, German, Swedish

Kahato

  Osaka, Japan
Female, 36

I'm shy. But I am often told that I am genuine and funny. I like a dog, reading, traveling, walking, art and taking a nap. I've been to Estonia (twice), Finland (twice), Russia, Italy and Vietnam. I’m going to go Finland and Estonia in December 202...

Languages: Japanese, English, Estonian, Finnish

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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