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

Koco

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 46

Hi! I'm a Writer and Translator. I speak quite a few languages and i learn them from and for my friends all around the world. Before the pandemic, my job sends me around the world, and that was how i got to know them. After working from home during t...

Languages: Japanese, English, Mandarin, French

okadaa

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 28

HI, I've graduated from univ and work as IT engineer! I have a great interest in history and literature of foreign countries. Also I love animals. I don't know how to describe myself but we will get to know each other while talking. Feel free to writ...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Ogori Shi, Japan
Female, 35

Something about me * love traveling * antiques hunting * vintage clothes * flea markets * coffee, old coffee shops * horse lover * dog lover * embroidery * sewing beginner * collect vintage postcards * reading books * botanical illustratio...

Languages: Mandarin, Taiwanese, English, Japanese

MyDogIsLovely

  URAYASU, Japan
Female, 24

I consider myself a rather easygoing and broad-minded person, for better or worse.Things I love include dogs, animals, trees, drawing comics traditionally by hand, various games playable on the Switch, and a never-ending diet.The skills I hope to dev...

Languages: Japanese, English, Korean, Cantonese, Turkish

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, 43

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

MAHNA

  静岡市, Japan
Female, 41

I wish to live a life that is free, abundant, and filled with love. I want to enjoy life by seeing new things, hearing new perspectives, and experiencing many things I have never done before.My interests include spirituality, energy work, healing, sh...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  平塚市, Japan
Female, 36

I'm a gentle and kind to amimals. I like watch movies reading very widely. And trip abroad, too.My job is nurse so irregular daily. I wantto improve my English and learn culture of overseas. So I want to friend of the world.

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Kyoto, Japan
Female, 47

Hello. I live in Kyoto and work at a small women’s clothing store inside a shopping center in Osaka.I work full-time on a shift schedule. I often have the opportunity to serve tourists from both Japan and abroad, and since I’d like to be able to ...

Languages: Japanese, English

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Lovegood

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 25

I am a very ordinary office worker in Tokyo Japan, but always curious about life around the world and daydreaming about it. I’m learning English. I love museums, movies, cooking and eating. I also love just being lazy in my bed. I'm a little shy, b...

Languages: Japanese, English, Korean, French