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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  Sapporo, Japan
Male, 22

I am currently living in Hokkaido, Japan. I enjoy quiet places where I can read books and relax. I also like traveling alone and discovering new places at my own pace.I am studying Japanese minority cultures at university, and I am especially interes...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Kanazawa, Japan
Female, 44

Hi everyone! Thank you for reading my page! I love reading(especially mystery), scrapbooking, cooking and doing yoga/ meditation. I have two kids so I am into kids’ picture books as well. Recently scrapbooking is a thing for me, I love collecti...

Languages: Japanese, English

Itsmee

  藤沢市, Japan
Female, 32

Hello! I’m from Japan and I enjoy learning about different cultures and everyday life around the world.I’m a calm person who likes peaceful and genuine conversations. I enjoy comedy, funny stories, and people who can laugh about small everyday th...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Saiki city, Japan
Female, 71

I am Japanese living in a small lovely town near the sea in the south of Japan.My town is very beautiful with many lovely cherry blossoms in spring, and autumn is an another beautiful season.I like to make many friends from all over the world.I like ...

Languages: Japanese, English

Saka23

  Japan
Male, 61

Hi I’m Saka.I think that I’m positive kind and outgoing man.Normally, I’m working as technical manager.I love to spend my time with my family, like watching Netflix and going eat around.Also, hearing the music is my favorite time, especially I�...

Languages: Japanese, English, Spanish

POMPOMPURIN3

  Kyoto, Japan
Female, 46

Hi! .I am married and we have two children.My hobbies are shopping, watching dramas and movies and writing letters.I like to write letters with cute stationery.I like collecting cute stationery, stickers and pens.It makes me happy feeling when I find...

Languages: Japanese, English, Korean

Michiyo

  Fukuoka, Japan
Female, 30

I’m pretty open minded, spontaneous, and always try to be happier as much as possible! Love to explore something new, meet people:)

Languages: Japanese

Hannah0120

  Ibaraki, Japan
Female, 39

I am the mother of two children living in Japan.My hobbies are cooking, gardening, and sewing.I am still learning English, but I can exchange simple English letters.I'm happy with the letter in Japanese, too!It would be great if we could talk about o...

Languages: Japanese, English

S...H

  Tottori, Japan
Female, 39

Hi!I'm looking for snailmail friends. I have been liked writing letters and collecting postcards and cute stationery when I was a teenage. I have a daughter. I love animals. I have a boston terria. I go to shopping, watch movies on DVD, go to dog par...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Ogori Shi, Japan
Female, 35

Something about me * love traveling * embroidery, sewing beginner * antiques hunting at flea market * vintage clothes lover * horse lover *Impressionist art lover *reading books

Languages: Mandarin, Taiwanese, English, Japanese