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

Hifumi

  Hyogo, Japan
Female, 39

Hello. I love to exchange snail mails with foreign friends because I can know the cultures, hobbies, daily life which are different from mine. Very interesting experience!!Also when I find a letter in my post, I feel excited and very happy. My hobby ...

Languages: Japanese, English, German

Mochachino77

  Himeji, Japan
Female, 45

I'm really interested in foreign foods and sweets! I also love growing plants. I'm really curious about plants from other countries too. Since I'll be sharing things about Japan, I want to learn about different countries from you.

Languages: Japanese, English

luuuke

  tokyo, Japan
Female, 29

Hi! I'm a cat owner living in Japan. I enjoy watching movies, listening to music, looking at art, crocheting. Recently I'm obsessed with fragrance and stationary. Yes, that's one of the reason why I start looking for penpals here.

Languages: Japanese, English, Spanish

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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

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  Suginami-ku, Japan
Female, 69

Hi! From Japan! I was born and brought up in the center of Tokyo. I am married and enjoy living with my two dogs and one turtle. My hobbies including playing tennis, piano, gardening ,traveling and learning other languages. I am very happy person and...

Languages: Japanese, English, Russian, French

Loudmouth

  Osaka, Japan
Male, 55

Positive for everything. I am believer of saying there is a will, there is a way. I love meeting new friends from all over the world.I believe I am introvert. So far no one admits so.

Languages: Japanese, English, Mandarin, Thai

SatottiM

  Osaka, Japan
Male, 30

Hi! I'm Satoshi. I'm from Osaka, Japan.I've been learning English and French. I just started Spanish too.I love football, manga, video games, and my 2 dogs.If you are intersted in Japanese, I will help you!

Languages: Japanese, English, French, Spanish

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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

Takuniz

  Izumisano, Japan
Male, 54

I’m a middle aged man. Now I’m engaged in tourism industry. I think myself a calm person, but I like getting together with my friends to have fun. I like learning languages, especially I’ve learned Spanish hard for a long time, so communicating...

Languages: Japanese, Spanish, English

sakuranbo

  Japan
Female, 19

Hii! I'm a bit shy,but I like talking.My hobbies are listening to music,reading books.And I'm really into going thrifting now.I sometimes go shopping in Tokyo on weekends because you can find a little of everything there. I'm a university student now...

Languages: Japanese, English, Spanish