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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  Oita, Japan
Male, 65

My work is to support the procedure of entrance of foreigner and inheritance Everyday I run.My family is my wife,me and a turtle.I think that I'm kind.

Languages: Japanese, English, German

Sara Sakura

  Fukushima, Japan
Female, 32

Hi! :) I love talking to people! I have a rare cell disease and live in a deep forest in the countryside of Japan. I have to spend a lot of time in my room and rarely meet people, so I'm looking for friends here :) I hope that in the future I can b...

Languages: Japanese, English

Cultural Keepsake: Japanese Christmas Cake and Chicken

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

gustave kun

  Shinmeidai, Hamura-shi, Japan
Unspecified, 52

I absolutely love mascot characters like Moomin, Pingu, and Shaun the Sheep. In my free time, I enjoy reading, especially fantasy, science fiction, and horror. I'm a big fan of Martha Wells's The Murderbot Diaries series. I'm also a great admirer of ...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 46

Hello, nice to meet you! I'm from Germany, living in Japan, and I feel at home in both countries. I enjoy time spent in scenic places, Japanese gardens, museums and exhibitions, listening to music, chatting with friends & family, and trying my hands ...

Languages: German, English, Japanese, French

Mitzi.Sun

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 54

Hello, My nickname is Mitzi. I was born and live in Tokyo. I think I am an easygoing person. I love animals ( especially cats) , music, comedy, a short trip and food! I used to have some pen friends when I was a teen-ager. I would like to have frien...

Languages: Japanese, English

Cultural Keepsake: Sensu - folding fan

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  Japan
Female, 30

I’m a quiet person and usually prefer being alone to being in groups. I enjoy walks, music, piano, and tea time, whether at a café or at home. Letter-writing is healing for me and gives me time to reflect. I want to keep my heart sincere, pure, an...

Languages: Japanese, English

zousuu

  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

WanderLearn

  Japan
Female, 39

Hi! It’s my first time using an international communication site. I didn’t start Penpal just to practice English, but because I’m curious about how people from different countries think — about life, culture, work, and values. I studied liter...

Languages: Japanese, English

YocchirollianMarya

  Japan
Female, 47

I'm a fickle person ... But , once I become obsess in something , I become attached to it . I've been obsessing about Japanese history of World War II before , during and after World War IIever since I was a little girl . I'm interested in swap lette...

Languages: Japanese, English