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

Aco888

  Japan
Female, 42

Laundry dancing in the wind, lights shining on the window sill at dusk, the sound of tires speeding down the road at night…I catch a glimpse of life and stories there, it makes me feel warm inside. When I Look at the world reflected in a puddle, I ...

Languages: Japanese, English

Kotaro0990

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 39

Interested in everything happening everywhere. Music, languages, sports, cuisines. Do not hesitate to hit me up and let`s talk about the beauty of this world.

Languages: Japanese, English, French, Spanish

manjyu

  Chichibu, Japan
Male, 66

Hi, I am a Japanese. I am interested in reading history and philosophy. I try to read them in English. I have been running from I was teenager till now, not all the time but ups and downs. I want to see the people who let me know the things I haven�...

Languages: Japanese, English

TOMOKO0406

  Fukuoka, Japan
Female, 45

Hi.Nice to meet you. I would like to make friends with people from other countries and learn from this language exchange website. I can help with your Japanese.

Languages: Japanese, English

J.Katie

  Shiojiri-shi, Japan
Female, 54

I try to stay positive and enjoy learning new things. Even as a senior, I spent several months studying English in the UK in 2024. Learning English is something I can't give up because it helps me connect with people from around the world. I'm inter...

Languages: Japanese, English

Yuko123456789

  sendai, Japan
Female, 50

I love anime, games, cheese, cheesecake, and old towns in Europe. If you're interested in Japanese culture, please let's become friends.

Languages: Japanese, English

Himbeer

  Konan, Yokohama, Japan
Female, 25

I am Japanese, who love slow life which makes you to feel connected to the nature. So most of my hobbies are somehow related to nature. Especially, I love to capture the nature through a lens, you can see the different beauty from just seeing by your...

Languages: Japanese, Mandarin, English, German

Yuna_Oboe

  Anywhere, Japan
Female, 19

Hi! I'm Yuna from Japan. MBTI: INFJ-T I play the Oboe, English Horn, Piano and Kalimba. I love classical music! Shostakovich,Saens,Ravel,Debussy:D I'm planning to go to a music college. I really love to draw girls with watercolor and sketch. I'm in...

Languages: Japanese, English

Cultural Keepsake: Japanese temples

Mitzi.Sun

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 54

Hello, My nickname is Mitzi. I was born and live in Tokyo. I think I am an easygoing person. I love animals ( especially cats) , music, comedy, a short trip and food! I used to have some pen friends when I was a teen-ager. I would like to have frien...

Languages: Japanese, English

Cultural Keepsake: Sensu - folding fan

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  Kobe, Japan
Female, 61

Hello. I am a woman living in Kobe, Japan. I live with my husband and a black cat. I work full time and am busy with work during the week, but on weekends I enjoy listening to music and reading books. I also like to travel abroad, either alone or wit...

Languages: Japanese, English