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

Jotaroo2

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 24

Hi, I'm a univ student from Japan and later going to graduate school near the future. I am in life science field but now interested in an engineering. I am not so active but energitic about things I am interested in. My hobbies are watching films and...

Languages: Japanese, English, German

masaki880109

  Japan
Male, 38

Hello.I am a Japanese man. My hobbies are watching movies, listening to music, and playing the guitar. I registered here to make friends. My English is not very good, so I would be happy if I can improve it by talking. If you are interested in learni...

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

Amashi

  Ama, Japan
Female, 53

I am a little cautious. I am interested in culture and art of foreign countries. I like traveling abroad, visiting museums, watching Japanese anime, and getting qualifications.

Languages: Japanese, English

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  "shitamachi", Japan
Female, 41

Hi! I’m a serious and hardworking mom with an 11-year-old son, and we’re going through some challenges right now. He stopped going to school about two years ago, so we’re doing homeschooling at the moment. I’d love to exchange ideas about par...

Languages: Japanese, English

Mochi97

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 20

I’m a bit introverted person, but at the same time I’m honest about my hobbies and interests. And I’m interested in learning new things that I’d not known before. So I would like to exchange interests, cultures, languages and so on with someo...

Languages: Japanese, English, Russian, German

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  Yoshioka, Japan
Male, 55

Hello World! I'm here to find long-term international friends. I'm quiet, easy going, open-minded and thoughtful. I am a father of three kids. I like walking in nature, cycling, reading, learning English. My interests include astronomy, science, mat...

Languages: Japanese, English

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Hifumi

  Hyogo, Japan
Female, 39

Hello. I love to exchange snail mails with foreign friends because I can know the cultures, hobbies, daily life which are different from mine. Very interesting experience!!Also when I find a letter in my post, I feel excited and very happy. My hobby ...

Languages: Japanese, English, German

DoremiSakura

  Kasukabe, Japan
Female, 65

Hello!I am a friendly and curious person who enjoys meeting people from different cultures.My hobbies include writing letters with a fountain pen, reading books, watching movies, watching baseball, and listening to bird songs.In my free time, I enjoy...

Languages: Japanese, English, German

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