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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opensesami

  Osaka, Japan
Female, 51

I’m a very reserved person, and I deeply respect other people’s privacy because I believe that privacy is part of a person’s human rights.My hobby is pottery. I’ve forgotten most of the English I used to know, so I’m using this site because...

Languages: Japanese, English

KW 80

  Kyushu, Japan
Female, 46

I enjoy meeting new people and getting to know them—it is always interesting to hear their stories about how they got to where they are—but I prefer having a few deep, long-lasting friendships to just having millions of shallow, ephemeral connect...

Languages: Japanese, English, Russian, Turkish

yomogi Sponsor Badge

  hikone, Japan
Female, 48

Nice to meet you. Hello. My name is yomogi.I am a Japanese living in Japan. I can only speak Japanese.I would like to exchange not only digitally, but also send postcards and paper letters to each other.His personality is optimistic and rather seriou...

Languages: Japanese

Sakurasaku

  Kasuga, Japan
Female, 50

I am a University student. I am a nurse.I am so busy that studying and working.But I’m interested in another culture of overseas.I have two sons who are adult and junior high school student.I don’t speak English well.If you be my friend, I want ...

Languages: Japanese, English

Momo1959

  Tsuruoka, Japan
Female, 67

I'm a single woman living in northern Japan.I'm rather a home body, love reading, watching movies, listening to music, visiting museums.I like walking and yoga too.I'd like to make friends with people around the world.I'm kind, funny, intelligent and...

Languages: English

ConsideringAlpaca

  Kobe,Osaka, Japan
Female, 34

I love learning new things. I want to talk to people who grew up in different places and have different experiences, and to be exposed to diverse values. I especially prefer paper media over digital media. I like writing letters.

Languages: Japanese, English

Maritanaka

  sendai, Japan
Female, 28

I have a relatively gentle personality, though deep down I’m actually quite competitive. I don’t like to be a burden to others.In my spare time, I go to the gym or go hiking. Sometimes I just stay home to listen to music, read, and enjoy the suns...

Languages: Japanese, English, Danish

yoneko

  Japan
Female, 36

I used to exchange postcards, but I stopped doing so due to life changes, such as moving.I want to gain new experiences and learn a variety of things.I often spend my evenings playing games, but I would like to have other hobbies as well.I occasional...

Languages: Japanese, English, Czech

mayora Sponsor Badge

  Nara, Japan
Female, 33

Thank you for reading my profile. My name is Mayu and I am born and raised in Japan. I like traveling and learning new cultures so I have been to over 10 countries.

Languages: Japanese, English, German

Skysailor

  Tsukuba City, Japan
Male, 79

I am semi-retired person lives in Tsukuba 1hr away from Tokyo. I love tennis and sports. Volunteer activity to help foreigner. Occasionally a student of movie class in local college. Look forward anyone who seek friendship.

Languages: Japanese, English