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

Snieg80

  Kanagawa, Japan
Female, 45

HI,I am a super snailmail lover using cute papers, stickers and so on!Life is all about being hectic but I am trying to find time to put myself into writing. I've been loving exchanging letters for over 20 years and would love to meet sincere and lon...

Languages: Japanese, English, Polish

WanderLearn

  Japan
Female, 38

Hi! It’s my first time using an international communication site. I didn’t start Penpal just to practice English, but because I’m curious about how people from different countries think — about life, culture, work, and values. I studied liter...

Languages: Japanese, English

Yuko123456789

  sendai, Japan
Female, 50

I love anime, games, cheese, cheesecake, and old towns in Europe. If you're interested in Japanese culture, please let's become friends.

Languages: Japanese, English

Kuts

  Sasebo, Japan
Male, 50

Hello, world from Japan! In 2010, I was a grad student in the UK. I joined this site to keep up my English and to meet people I would never have met if it weren't for the internet. Actually, I had registered here before and I met someone truly wonder...

Languages: Japanese, English, Italian

Wataru123

  Japan
Male, 32

I am japanese who is interested in other culture.I am a friendly person. I usually spend my time reading books, hangout with my friends, learning something, traveling, playing video games...My interests are as below. Learning: Languages(English, Fren...

Languages: Japanese, English, French

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

sakuranbo

  tokorozawa, Japan
Female, 18

I'm a bit shy,but I like talking!My hobbies are listening to music,traveling and reading books.My favorite artists are beabadoobee,laufey,Chase Atlantic,pinkpantheress and so on.I major social welfare.I'll research creating a place of belonging.I'd l...

Languages: Japanese, English

LoveParis

  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

Anne8800

  Higashimurayama, Japan
Female, 60

I like to writing letters, calligraphy, aromatherapy, traveling, yoga,skiing,watching soccer, pets, reading,music,kimono, makeup and so on in my free time. I’d like to exchange snail mails with you.

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