Penpals from Japan
Female, 50
I am introverted but curious person. I enjoy spending time at home reading or watching movies, yet I also love traveling and learning about different cultures. I have a sweet tooth and one of my long time hobbies is baking. Also, I love being in natu...
Languages: English
Female, 39
I’m a mother of two living in Japan. My hobbies are cooking, gardening, and sewing.I’m still learning English, so I use translation apps and other tools when writing letters in English. Of course, if you’re learning Japanese, you’re more than...
Languages: Japanese, English
Male, 20
I’m a fairly calm and reflective person, and I usually enjoy quieter things like books, films, and TV series. I’m currently studying in Japan and still getting used to life here, so even ordinary days can feel a little new to me.Most days, I stud...
Languages: Mandarin, Japanese, English
Male, 30
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
Female, 25
I love writing letters and postcards, and reading books. On my days off, I often watch movies recommended to me by my pen pals.
Languages: Japanese, English
Cultural Keepsake: New Year Scenes in Japan
Female, 48
Hello. I live in Kyoto and work full-time on rotating shifts at a small women’s clothing store inside a shopping center in Osaka. Since we welcome many tourists from both Japan and abroad, I’d like to improve my English communication skills. I’...
Languages: Japanese, English
Cultural Keepsake: Typical Japanese lunch
Female, 39
I am a well travelled woman who has a keen interest in English language. Other hobbies include music, movies and podcasts. I’m a bit of an I introvert and find the most comfort in spending time at home.
Languages: Japanese, English
Female, 51
I’m a very reserved person, and I deeply respect other people’s privacy because I believe that privacy is part of a person’s human rights.My hobby is pottery. I’ve forgotten most of the English I used to know, so I’m using this site because...
Languages: Japanese, English
Male, 44
I live in Japan.I live with my cat.I love video games, a hunting, cooking japanese home cuisine.I'm enjoying my days in a relaxed way.
Languages: Japanese, English
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