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

HanafromJapan

  Hyogo, Japan
Female, 25

Hello, How are you today?I’m Hana.I enjoy calm days, movies, reading, long walks, swimming, sketching, spending time with friends, and discovering cozy little cafés or small shops (books, stationery, bakery).I’m Blasian but born and raised in Ja...

Languages: Japanese, English, French, Turkish

Azu44

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 43

My hobbies are playing flute, reading books, watching YouTube, and talking about psychology/philosophy. I am definitely an introvert who is silent in a group, but I get talkative when I'm with my close friends. I am looking for a deep connection inst...

Languages: Japanese, English

a Madeleine

  Japan
Female, 36

I'm a bit shy but always try to be open minded. I like visiting museum, travel, drawing, music, manga, cooking, eating, tea and sweets. Now I'm interested in herb tea, Taiwanese, embroidery and childcare in different countries. Working, childcare an...

Languages: Japanese, English, German

kyoro

  "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

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

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

ASAna

  Toyota, Japan
Female, 36

Greetings from Japan. I'm just a humble company employee. I play Switch games and read manga on my days off. I love B'z, BE:FIRST and Disney!! I love to travel overseas, but my English is still quite poor. The COVID pandemic is over, but the weak yen...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Kita city, Japan
Male, 19

I’m a calm and gentle person who enjoys spending time with books, films and TV series. I’m currently studying in Japan and still getting used to life here, so every day feels a little new to me. Most days I study Japanese, watch movies or dramas,...

Languages: Mandarin, Japanese, English

chloemeow

  yokohama, Japan
Female, 57

I consider myself a positive-thinking and sociable person. I work full-time and often go to the cinema after work.I love stationery, beautiful paper, and cats. I'm currently enjoying Post Crossing. There's something romantic about receiving a letter ...

Languages: Japanese, English, Korean

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