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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exuhezity

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 46

Hello everyone! I'm Japanese, I have a cheerful and outspoken personality.I'm looking for friends to talk to about various things, such as everyday life and hobbies.I hope that by talking, we can understand each other's cultures.My hobbies are varied...

Languages: Japanese, English, German

BeeBee22

  Kyoto, Japan
Female, 35

I enjoy writing long messages and having meaningful conversations with people from different backgrounds. I have a cat.

Languages: Japanese, English

h7yka

  Bunkyo, Japan
Female, 20

Even though I'm an introvert, I enjoy conversations with others .My mbti is infj. I enjoy watching YouTube,anime,movies. My favorite anime is NARUTO !! Lately, I've been wanting to learn about many different countries.So, I've been exploring a lot of...

Languages: Japanese, English, Mandarin

Nemophila

  Mihama, Japan
Female, 72

I always want to be cheerful and upbeat, but sometimes I feel anxious and depressed. At times like that, receiving someone's email cheers me up. I'm looking for an email friend who I can talk to about anything casually. I like gardening, reading, and...

Languages: Japanese, English

ammonite2020

  Kanagawa, Japan
Male, 53

I am looking for some nice pen pals who can share hobbies or interests with me. I am, not so much hardcore, but a literature fan. My favorite writers are Camus, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Lagerkvist. I don't know so much about the contemporary literature, ...

Languages: Japanese, English, French, Russian

namiO

  Adachi ku, Japan
Female, 50

I'm a laid-back person. I love Indian movies and often go to the theater to watch them. I'm also really into gourmet food and enjoy traveling both within Japan and abroad.

Languages: Japanese

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  seijyo setagaya-ku, Japan
Female, 24

Hello! I am a graduate student in Japan, currently researching physical chemistry.I live in Tokyo, which is one of the largest and most vibrant cities in the country.In my free time, I enjoy a variety of hobbies, including watching movies, mountain c...

Languages: Japanese, English, German

Marufrog

  Urasoe, Japan
Female, 31

Hi! I’m a Taiwanese living in Japan. I’m fluent in Mandarin and Japanese, and I’m enjoying my journey with English and Korean. I want to make friends globally and learn about different cultures through our stories!I love handwritten letters, po...

Languages: Mandarin, Japanese, English

kamy7

  suzuka, Japan
Male, 60

Every conversation is a chance to grow. I’m excited to learn from you!I am looking for people who are interested in exchanging messages, introducing local culture, and sharing ways of life. Try exchanging three messages—you can evaluate reliabili...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Kyoto, Japan
Female, 48

Hello. I live in Kyoto and work full-time on rotating shifts at a small women’s clothing store inside a shopping center in Osaka. Since we welcome many tourists from both Japan and abroad, I’d like to improve my English communication skills. I’...

Languages: Japanese, English

Cultural Keepsake: Typical Japanese lunch