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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  Kobe, Japan
Male, 29

Hello, everyone. I am Japanese who is interested in East Asian culture and foods.Currently I am living in Kobe, Japan, but I used to live in the United Kingdom and France, as a student and a language lecturer respectively.I like reading books, cookin...

Languages: English, Japanese, French

SakuraSonata

  Yokohama, Japan
Female, 54

Hello! I am a thoughtful and curious person from Japan. When I was younger, I travelled alone in Europe and the Russian Far East. Over the past 30 years, I have lived a steady life with family and work, but now I want to bring adventure back into my ...

Languages: Japanese, English, German, French

Taira77

  Nagaoka, Japan
Female, 42

Hello, I’m a 42-year-old Japanese woman.I work in the caregiving field and live with my partner.I’d like to exchange letters with people interested in Japan to discuss our respective cultures, ways of thinking, and everyday experiences.I’m curr...

Languages: Japanese, English, Mandarin, Spanish

kana8

  Sapporo, Japan
Female, 37

I love having fun!!And I want to know about the world.My hobbies are collecting stamps,stickers,postcards/going to stationery stores/eating.My English is at a beginner level...But I want to have friends overseas ;)

Languages: Japanese, English

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  熊本市新町, Japan
Female, 42

My personality is cheerful, and I laugh a lot. My hobbies are penpalling, collecting stickers, traveling, and airplanes (watching and flying). I also love sweet foods and coffee.I work in an office on weekdays, so I enjoy taking walks to stay healthy...

Languages: Japanese, English

Peas

  Japan
Female, 49

I am calm, gentle and love animals and nature. I like to relax in the quiet nature such as a farm or going for a walk and find cute little flowers and beautiful birds.

Languages: Japanese, English

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  --, Japan
Female, 37

Hello! I’m from Japan and I enjoy handwritten letters and meaningful correspondence. I love stationery, postcards, stickers, and other paper treasures, and I enjoy creating thoughtful mail.In my free time, I enjoy reading, photography, traveling, a...

Languages: Japanese, English

harup

  Wako, Japan
Female, 24

Hi!I started a new job in April and haven’t quite gotten used to my new routine yet, so my replies might be a little slow sometimes, but I’ll definitely get back to you:*+.\(( °° ))/.:+I like writing,drawing(just doodles)and listening to music(...

Languages: Japanese, English

Sekai09

  417-1 Kobunaecho, Matsusaka, Japan
Female, 20

I am a second-year university student, and I am studying Korean and English.My hobby is reading. I started learning foreign languages because I wanted to read books in other languages.I enjoy both movies and reading, and I study Japanese literature a...

Languages: Japanese, Korean, 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