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

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

Anjyu

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 52

Hello! I enjoy traveling, learning languages, watching movies, and playing sports.I’d love to encourage each other in our language learning^^

Languages: Japanese, English, Mandarin

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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

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  Kakuda, Japan
Female, 24

Nice to meet you!:) My friends often tell me that I am very diligence , yet I am humorous and make people laugh a lot. And, 'Since when did you become a treasure hunter?' and that an eccentric with curiosity and energy to the point of being prodd...

Languages: Japanese, English

manjyu

  Chichibu, Japan
Male, 66

Hi, I am a Japanese. I am interested in reading history and philosophy. I try to read them in English. I have been running from I was teenager till now, not all the time but ups and downs. I want to see the people who let me know the things I haven�...

Languages: Japanese, English

Solinelle

  Suginami-ku, Japan
Female, 64

I’m often told I’m kind and lively. I adore nature and enjoy light hiking on my days off.While working at a company, I'm kept busy by three budgies and occasionally do graphic design work.Reading before bed is my blissful time.I wish to learn Eng...

Languages: Japanese, English, French

elmao

  Beppu, Japan
Male, 23

I'm an international university student in Japan looking to exchange letters written in English with people around the country. I love building jigsaw puzzles, journaling, games, manga, cooking, play volleyball, and sculpt my body at the gym. While I...

Languages: Spanish, English, Japanese

Solo_Pete

  Yokohama, Japan
Male, 56

Hi! I’m Pete. A British man from the south-west of England. I've been living in Japan for over 28 years. I love to travel around Japan in my car, camping, hiking, taking photos, and writing. I enjoy talking about my interests, about books, Britain,...

Languages: English, Japanese

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

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