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

mmmmm5

  Miyazaki, Japan
Female, 43

Hello! I am Japanese female. I am too shy. I am looking for friends from all over the world to learn languages, cultures. I'm not good at English, so I'm sorry. I want to improve my English.rnThank you for reading.

Languages: Japanese

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

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

kyoro

  "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

lethee

  Fuji, Japan
Male, 72

Hi! I'm a 66-year-old Japanese man. I'm rather an easy-going person and love reading, seeing movies and artworks, travelling around various places, gardening, cooking and so on. Especially now I enjoy writing haiku, a Japanese poem consisting of sev...

Languages: Japanese, English

Cultural Keepsake: A view of Mt. Fuji

Penparu

  Kanazawa, Japan
Male, 21

I own a t-shirt that says "I HAVE FRIENDS EVERYWHERE" but I never had friends everywhere, so here I am, trying to make that true! I'd like to improve my English and social skills, but most importantly, I'm here to enjoy a genuine human connection. I ...

Languages: Japanese, English

J.Katie

  Shiojiri-shi, Japan
Female, 54

I try to stay positive and enjoy learning new things. Even as a senior, I spent several months studying English in the UK in 2024. Learning English is something I can't give up because it helps me connect with people from around the world. I'm inter...

Languages: Japanese, English

nekomaruke

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 22

Hi, I'm a veteriary student from Japan and I am dreamd of studying bioinformatics abroad. Desirable countries are west countries but I haven't decided yet. Anyway, I'd like to study French or German in addition to English. My hobby is to watch horror...

Languages: Japanese, English, German

Autumn468

  Kobe, Japan
Female, 49

Hi there:) I'm here to meet new people and make friends with them . I've been interested in foreign culture and love traveling abroad as well . I hope I will be able to find some good friends on this site:)

Languages: Japanese, English

T.ENZO

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 68

As I grow older, I find myself troubled by the increasing number of things I want to do:Walking in nature, picnics;Visiting the ruins of pre-industrial humanity;Listening to music from outside the West, classical music from before the Romantic era; C...

Languages: Japanese, French, English, Italian