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

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  Tushima, Japan
Male, 35

Hello! I’m Fummy, and I’m from Japan.Japanese is my native language, and to be honest, I’m not very good at complex English...I work as a graphic designer, and back in college, I studied typography.My hobbies are reading, watching movies, and l...

Languages: Japanese, English

kamy7

  suzuka, Japan
Male, 60

Every conversation is a chance to grow. I’m excited to learn from you!I am looking for people who are interested in exchanging messages, introducing local culture, and sharing ways of life. Try exchanging three messages—you can evaluate reliabili...

Languages: Japanese, English

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

chi3

  Abiko, Japan
Female, 54

I am an English teacher in Japan and interested in other culture. I also like hiking, reading, cooking and travelling. When I travel, I try to talk to the locals and find out the difference and similarity as much as possible. I hope to find penfrien...

Languages: Japanese, English

asa01

  Saitama, Japan
Female, 53

My favorite things are traveling, gardening, talking about various things with my friends and learning about other cultures. I like traveling but I don’t have enough time to travel now. So, I would be happy if we could talk about each other's cultu...

Languages: Japanese, English

MyDogIsLovely

  URAYASU, Japan
Female, 25

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

Cultural Keepsake: journal collage

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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  KAWAGOESHI, Japan
Female, 20

Hi! I’m a university student in Japan. I study biology I love cute things, stationery, stickers and stamps. I also enjoy journaling, collage, decorating, and making handmade things. I like spending time quietly making things by myself.My English is...

Languages: Japanese, Mandarin, English

Nicokasmin45

  佐賀市東与賀町, Japan
Female, 40

Hi! I'm from Japan and live in Saga, Kyushu. I'm friendly, curious, and easygoing. I love Postcrossing, music, reading, movies, and creative hobbies. I enjoy relaxing at home, spending time with my family, listening to music, and discovering new thin...

Languages: Japanese, English

Chica Ling

  Yokohama, Japan
Female, 66

Hi I like traveling abroad, I would like to visit many countries during I can move around! I also like to watch movies, especially after work on Friday!! I work as a teacher for the young age children. I like my job very much. I also love dogs!!

Languages: Japanese, English, Spanish