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

Miwa

  印旛郡酒々井町, Japan
Female, 42

I'm from Japan.I am learning English and Italian.Still my English and Italian skills are not good but I will do my best.I think of myself having a positive personality.I like gardening and I love animals.I would like to make friends from different co...

Languages: Japanese, English, Italian

KS

  tochigi, Japan
Female, 57

Hello! I have visited many countries in the world and often I stayed in France. I hope I can also learning French more!I hope we can talk about many things about Japan and your country!

Languages: Japanese, English

hawkfalconer

  Oita city, Japan
Male, 55

I'm a ordinary man and a roofer, so I tile top of roofs everyday. Recently I'm learning English language at my free time. I can understand English But my speak is like 5 year old kids.

Languages: Japanese, English

Cultural Keepsake: Traditional roofs

Rosy.A

  Japan
Female, 52

Hi! I live in Japan. Traveling is my passion — I love exploring big cities and the countryside, both in Japan and abroad. I especially enjoy the countryside, where I feel I can learn more about each country’s traditions. My goal is to travel over...

Languages: Japanese, English, French

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

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  Hamamatsu City, Japan
Male, 57

Hello !Nice to meet you. My name is Kozo and I'm Japanese. I work as a writer. Until two years ago, I worked as a researcher at a historical museum. I love to read books. My favorite genres are history, philosophy and poem. I love classical music. ...

Languages: Japanese, English, Russian, German

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  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

S...H

  Tottori, Japan
Female, 38

Hi!I'm looking for snailmail friends. I have been liked writing letters and collecting postcards and cute stationery when I was a teenage. I have a daughter. I love animals. I have a boston terria. I go to shopping, watch movies on DVD, go to dog par...

Languages: Japanese, English

Bloom Sakura

  Watari, Japan
Female, 65

Im cheerful and positive. I live with my husband and a dog. And our adult daughter is living with her husband in Tokyo. I like rock music.Especially, my favorite are The Eagles and Cheap Trick Trick. I like sewing.sometimes I make my clothes.

Languages: Japanese, English

Koco

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 46

Hi! I'm a Writer and Translator. I speak quite a few languages and i learn them from and for my friends all around the world. Before the pandemic, my job sends me around the world, and that was how i got to know them. After working from home during t...

Languages: Japanese, English, Mandarin, French