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

kkawai

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 41

Hi, I work as an IT engineer now. In the past years I have been interested in world history and learn/read/watch stuffs related to history. And I plan to travel abroad to see historical heritage all over the world! Anyway I'm looking for friends to d...

Languages: Japanese, English, French, German

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  Kawasaki-shi, Japan
Female, 35

Hi! Thank you for visiting my page. I am a mom with two lovely children and two cats, and I love Disney. I am interested in snail mail and snack exchanges, and I would love to learn about your life, culture, and where you live, while sharing about mi...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Kita city, Japan
Male, 19

I’m a calm and gentle person who enjoys spending time with books, films and TV series. I’m currently studying in Japan and still getting used to life here, so every day feels a little new to me. Most days I study Japanese, watch movies or dramas,...

Languages: Mandarin, Japanese, English

Ni99

  Ibaraki, Japan
Female, 19

Hello, nice to meet you:) I’m a little shy but I try my best to be honest and kind to everyone. I’m interesting in learning new languages, like German and Russian as well as English of course:) also I’d like to learn about their history, cultur...

Languages: Japanese, English, German

YUSUKE1985

  Susono, Japan
Male, 40

Hello, I live in Japan.I have been studying English.I like to enhance my language skills. I’m looking forward to meet you.

Languages: Japanese, English

Lemonade NJ

  Kiyose, Japan
Female, 48

I'm writing this in search of some pen pals, or friends ( if possible ). I'm in my late 40s, and have had a great interest in penlaling since I was a child. I also love anything to do with art. I find joy in Japanese calligraphy, painting, drawing, k...

Languages: English, Japanese

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

GogTheAlien

  SOKA, Japan
Male, 26

i spend my day, traveling, working, going to the gym, running, playing games, and watching movies. im also interested to learn new hobbies. im a very straight forward person. and says what's on my mind. im in the path where i want to be a better pers...

Languages: English, Tagalog, Japanese

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  Hachinohe, Japan
Female, 66

I am a Japanese woman. I lived in Saitama, near Tokyo, for a long time, but several years ago I returned to my hometown Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, to care for my parents. I currently run a franchise children's English school from my home and ...

Languages: Japanese, English

Cultural Keepsake: My Hometown Hachinohe

Akashiyaki

  Nara, Japan
Male, 19

I like visiting historical buildings, skyscrapers and museums, and I want to be an architect in the future. My hobbies are singing and hiking, and my dream is to live in a place rich in nature. In addition, I have experience in martial arts such as J...

Languages: Japanese, English, French, Mandarin