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

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

maremareee

  Ishinomaki, Japan
Female, 23

Hi!I’m an introverted and shy person, but also very curious about the world.I love both deep conversations and small, everyday things like what you noticed on a walk or something that made you smile that day.I’m into fashion and thrift shopping, ...

Languages: Japanese, English, Mandarin, French

Solinelle

  Suginami-ku, Japan
Female, 64

I’m often told I’m kind and lively. I adore nature and enjoy light hiking on my days off.While working at a company, I'm kept busy by three budgies and occasionally do graphic design work.Reading before bed is my blissful time.I wish to learn Eng...

Languages: Japanese, English, French

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  Kawasaki-shi, Japan
Female, 35

Hi! Thank you for visiting my page. I am a mom with two lovely children and two cats, and I love Disney. I am interested in snail mail and snack exchanges, and I would love to learn about your life, culture, and where you live, while sharing about mi...

Languages: Japanese, English

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

Mimyyy

  Mitaka, Japan
Female, 20

Hi ! I'm currently an exange student living in Japan for a year. I love nature travelling, music, and so much more. My favorite artists are wave to earth, NCT (especially wish and 127), Snow strippers, Malice Mizer ! I usually do a lot of craft thing...

Languages: French, English, Japanese, Gujrati

Gog

  SOKA, Japan
Male, 26

i spend my day, traveling, working, going to the gym, running, playing games, and watching movies. im also interested to learn new hobbies. im a very straight forward person. and says what's on my mind. im in the path where i want to be a better pers...

Languages: English, Tagalog, Japanese

hawkfalconer

  Oita city, Japan
Male, 55

I'm a ordinary man and a roofer, so I tile top of roofs everyday. Recently I'm learning English language at my free time. I can understand English But my speak is like 5 year old kids.

Languages: Japanese, English

Cultural Keepsake: Traditional roofs

Nemophila

  Mihama, Japan
Female, 71

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

Naomincat

  Matsudo, Japan
Female, 56

I am creative person. Love drawing, painting, writing stories, reading books, going art galleries museums cooking, and eating These days I am into swimming. And I go to the big library around Tokyo for writing my novel.I go to traveling a few times i...

Languages: Japanese, English