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

Katano

  Osaka, Japan
Female, 41

I'd love to try to meet friends to exchange paper letters. Any topics are welcomed, I'd love to share both of good things and bad things with you together. Everyone has ups and downs, so it's nice to encourage each other through friendship. I'll happ...

Languages: Japanese, English

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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

skydivejp

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 41

I am bit introverted but not shy. Love nature and to enjoy life. On the other hand, I also enjoy reading.

Languages: German, English, Japanese

MayorOfRamLand

  Nishinomiya, Japan
Female, 23

I’ve been living abroad for three years working in childcare while I study for my philosophy degree. Some things I love are… reading (philosophy & older literature), theology, writing (journaling/scrapbooking), making things (I love all arts and ...

Languages: English, Japanese, Spanish, Vietnamese

Bloom Sakura

  Sendai, Japan
Female, 65

Im cheerful and positive. I live with my husband and a dog. I like rock music.Especially, my favorite are The Eagles and Cheap Trick . I like sewing.sometimes I make my clothes.

Languages: Japanese, English

zousuu

  Kita city, Japan
Male, 19

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

Dawn at Dusk

  Kanto, Japan
Female, 52

Hello,I'm an introverted person. but I have a smile,sense of humor(Monty Python ish),compassion and kindness.My profession is helping for animals.I am a person who likes finding clouds between landscapes..such like this, I like finding adorable lil t...

Languages: Japanese, English

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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

LoveParis Sponsor Badge

  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

klaz03

  kyoto, Japan
Male, 58

Hi therer!This is Ken from Japan.I am looking for friends from different countries and just drop me a line if you are interested.

Languages: English