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

Takuro

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 28

Hi! I’m TaK. I am interested in various cultures and want to know and understand different countries. I also like to hear the lifestyle and the story of people. On my days off I like to read, go to the gym, learn new things and watch football games...

Languages: Japanese, English

Kuts

  Sasebo, Japan
Male, 50

Hello, world from Japan! In 2010, I was a grad student in the UK. I joined this site to keep up my English and to meet people I would never have met if it weren't for the internet. Actually, I had registered here before and I met someone truly wonder...

Languages: Japanese, English, Italian

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  Kawasaki-shi, Japan
Female, 35

Hi! Thank you for visiting my page. I am a mom with two lovely children and two cats, and I love Disney. I am interested in snail mail and snack exchanges, and I would love to learn about your life, culture, and where you live, while sharing about mi...

Languages: Japanese, English

Sidare

  Hokkaido, Japan
Female, 18

I am Japanere.I want to talk to foreign speaker.But,I can only speak English a little.My hobby is watching Japanere anime.Especially,Haikyu and Detective Conan.But,I like minor anime.Addition,I like playing piano.I've been learning piano since I was ...

Languages: Japanese, English

BunnyNWK

  Beppu, Japan
Female, 23

I am a international student studying in Japan. I love traveling and meeting with new friends. But well as a university student, I have tough deadline and budget so I just usually travel within Japan. Most of my time, I go to hot springs and chat wit...

Languages: English, Japanese, Burmese

Mooi

  Kani, Japan
Female, 23

Hello! I’m Miu from Japan.I like going abroad and I visited 26 countries when I was studying in Belgium last year️ I’m glad that I can talk about these countries if you live or have visited them:) I like arts like ballet, art museums, and musi...

Languages: Japanese, English, French

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

f400k87

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 56

I'm hoping to find a friendly chat partner to share thoughts, stories, and just talk about life. I enjoy open and relaxed conversations on all kinds of topics.

Languages: Japanese, English

Lim M

  Yokosuka, Japan
Female, 42

I love sports, reading, walking my dog and chilling at home with dramas and movies. I like to do arts and crafts too but I am an expert. I do cross stitch once in a while. I am out-going and like to learn about new things all the time.

Languages: English, Japanese

LoveParis

  Kobe, Japan
Male, 29

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