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

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littlesnow

  Setagaya-ku, Japan
Female, 51

Hello from TOKYO, Japan. I am a married woman with two kids and a dog. I like traveling foreign countries, watching American movies, drawing, pokemongo ...If you are interested in Japanese culture, I am happy to send a card such as Mt.Fuji, cherry ...

Languages: Japanese, English, German

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  熊本市新町, Japan
Female, 43

My personality is cheerful, and I laugh a lot. My hobbies are penpalling, collecting stickers, traveling, and airplanes (watching and flying). I also love sweet foods and coffee.I work in an office on weekdays, so I enjoy taking walks to stay healthy...

Languages: Japanese, English

some books

  saitama, Japan
Male, 59

I'm interested in learning many kinds of language.and I’m currently trying beans from different countries. Coffee drinking makes me enjoy in my life. I want to learn Japanese more by learning other country's language.so I could understand each othe...

Languages: Japanese, English, Spanish, Basque

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  Imizu, Japan
Female, 57

I'm a sincere person living in suburban area. Working at home, once I had some lovable pets. Still I wish to have animals and pets, also flowers and herbs in the garden. Being a night owl, listening to music and read books or manga at early morning. ...

Languages: Japanese, Spanish, Italian, English, Mandarin

Aa19

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 50

I’m a friendly and curious person who enjoys meeting new people and learning from different experiences. In my free time, I love traveling, practicing yoga, and exploring different cultures. I enjoy discovering new places, trying local food, and le...

Languages: Japanese, English

Konomi

  Japan
Female, 46

Hi! I’m looking for email or snail mail penpals to build genuine, long-lasting friendships. (Longer messages are especially welcome!) I was born and raised in Japan, and I've never been abroad. But I hope to travel someday. I usually do light manua...

Languages: Japanese, English

YukoNavi

  Osaka, Japan
Male, 32

Hey! I’m a friendly, easygoing person who enjoys coding, ping-pong, good conversations, and meeting new people. I’m curious about different cultures and love learning new things. I’m also interested in genuine friendships and meaningful relatio...

Languages: Japanese

Cultural Keepsake: Hanami: Enjoying Spring Under the Cherry Blossoms

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  Ogori Shi, Japan
Female, 35

Something about me * love traveling * antiques hunting * vintage clothes * flea markets * coffee, old coffee shops * horse lover * dog lover * embroidery * sewing beginner * collect vintage postcards * reading books * botanical illustratio...

Languages: Mandarin, Taiwanese, English, Japanese

Sai11

  Osaka, Japan
Male, 25

I'm a friendly, down-to-earth person who is naturally a bit quiet and low-key. I spend most of my time diving into computer programming and exploring new business ideas. When I am not looking at a screen, I really enjoy honest, deep conversations ove...

Languages: English, Japanese

Cuts

  Sasebo, Japan
Male, 51

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