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

EcaTOK

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 51

Hello! My passport doesn’t get much exercise, so I travel the world the old-fashioned way: through letters. When I’m not getting lost in a good book, applauding at the theatre, or wandering along hiking trails, I’m curious about everyday life i...

Languages: Romanian, English, Japanese, German

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  "shitamachi", Japan
Female, 41

Hi! I’m a serious and hardworking mom with an 11-year-old son, and we’re going through some challenges right now. He stopped going to school about two years ago, so we’re doing homeschooling at the moment. I’d love to exchange ideas about par...

Languages: Japanese, English

DoremiSakura

  Kasukabe, Japan
Female, 65

Hello!I am a friendly and curious person who enjoys meeting people from different cultures.My hobbies include writing letters with a fountain pen, reading books, watching movies, watching baseball, and listening to bird songs.In my free time, I enjoy...

Languages: Japanese, English, German

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  Ogori Shi, Japan
Female, 35

Something about me * love traveling * embroidery, sewing beginner * antiques hunting at flea market * vintage clothes lover * horse lover *Impressionist art lover *reading books

Languages: Mandarin, Taiwanese, English, Japanese

Saka23

  Japan
Male, 61

Hi I’m Saka.I think that I’m positive kind and outgoing man.Normally, I’m working as technical manager.I love to spend my time with my family, like watching Netflix and going eat around.Also, hearing the music is my favorite time, especially I�...

Languages: Japanese, English, Spanish

POMPOMPURIN3

  Kyoto, Japan
Female, 46

Hi! .I am married and we have two children.My hobbies are shopping, watching dramas and movies and writing letters.I like to write letters with cute stationery.I like collecting cute stationery, stickers and pens.It makes me happy feeling when I find...

Languages: Japanese, English, Korean

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  Miki, Japan
Male, 25

Hi! I was born in Japan, and I studied abroad in Canada before. I really love the beautiful nature and friendly people there. Next year, I’m going back to there for the first time in 8 years, and I’m really excited about it! My hobby is working o...

Languages: Japanese, English

usagi38

  南足柄市, Japan
Female, 59

My hobbies are watching movies at theater, or take walks in nature.I have many pen pals in Japan.I love animals, and currently have a rabbit.

Languages: Japanese

MAHNA

  静岡市, Japan
Female, 41

I wish to live a life that is free, abundant, and filled with love. I want to enjoy life by seeing new things, hearing new perspectives, and experiencing many things I have never done before.My interests include spirituality, energy work, healing, sh...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  takasaki, Japan
Male, 56

Hi everyone.I`m an easygoing,shy,quiet person,but once have known each other I`d be open minded.I`ve been studying English for about 5 years.I thoght it would be nice to register this site to communicate with people around the world.During my free ti...

Languages: Japanese, English