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

zousuu

  Kita city, Japan
Male, 20

I’m a fairly calm and reflective person, and I usually enjoy quieter things like books, films, and TV series. I’m currently studying in Japan and still getting used to life here, so even ordinary days can feel a little new to me.Most days, I stud...

Languages: Mandarin, Japanese, English

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

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  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

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

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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

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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

Moimuumi

  Japan
Female, 38

Hello! I’m a mother of 2 living in Japan. I hold a special place in my heart for Finland, having visited 9+ times, and I love a gentle, slow-paced life filled with baking and knitting. I’m also teaching myself Korean. I’m looking for both male ...

Languages: Japanese, Finnish, English, Korean

Mia Onyx

  Tokyo, Japan
Unspecified, 43

Hello!I love exploring the world through both travel and books. I’ve been fortunate to visit many countries, and each journey inspires me to learn more about different cultures. Languages are a big passion of mine, I’m currently studying English,...

Languages: Japanese, English, French, German

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  Kobe, Japan
Male, 29

Hello, everyone. I am Japanese who is interested in East Asian culture and foods.Currently I am living in Kobe, Japan, but I used to live in the United Kingdom and France, as a student and a language lecturer respectively.I like reading books, cookin...

Languages: English, Japanese, French

POMPOMPURIN3

  Kyoto, Japan
Female, 46

Hi! .I am married and we have two children.My hobbies are shopping, watching dramas and movies and writing letters.I like to write letters with cute stationery.I like collecting cute stationery, stickers and pens.It makes me happy feeling when I find...

Languages: Japanese, English, Korean