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

Ayapi

  Tokushima, Japan
Female, 25

I have a cheerful personality and I’m interested in many different things!I’d love to see stationery, postcards, and stamp designs from other countries. I’m also very interested in learning about cultures that are different from my own.In my fr...

Languages: Japanese, English, Italian

Amelios

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 28

I enjoy slow living, I do illustrating, painting , crafting, currently trying to do journaling, and handwritten letters. I love meaningful conversations, creating with my hands, and finding beauty in everyday life. I believe the smallest moments ofte...

Languages: English, Indonesian, Japanese, French

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

Kuma12

  Tochigi, Japan
Female, 19

I live in Japan.My hobby is reading books and mangas, watching dramas and eating delicious food.I like Korean dramas. I study English and Chinese in college.I’m not good at English so I'm sorry if I would made you feel uncomfortable by my misstatem...

Languages: Japanese, English

tyt86

  Hiroshima city, Japan
Female, 59

Hello ! I am 49 years old. I have a son (25), and two daughter (24,19).live with hers,inHiroshima. My hobbies are driving,movies,music,visit museums, history... I 'm open - minded person and looking for friends to talk frank exchange our thinking, ...

Languages: Japanese, English

I am not AI

  Osaka, Japan
Female, 50

I am not AI, but I’d like to help you with your Japanese learning. I didn’t join this site for any romantic purposes. I’m a rather reserved person and a good listener. I enjoy pottery and love all kinds of music. I’ve forgotten much of my Eng...

Languages: Japanese, English

Aelu rai

  Nagoya, Japan
Female, 24

I like to discover new things like hobby and i love doing arts ♡. And i also draw (i mean still practicing so not so perfect) . And i am really interested in learning new language and i can teach you the language i knew too:)

Languages: Nepalese, Hindi, English, Japanese

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  Saiki city, Japan
Female, 71

I am Japanese living in a small lovely town near the sea in the south of Japan.My town is very beautiful with many lovely cherry blossoms in spring, and autumn is an another beautiful season.I like to make many friends from all over the world.I like ...

Languages: Japanese, English

wosawosa

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 23

Hello. I have an extroverted and an introverted side, and while I can communicate with people without being afraid, I also think too much about various things. My friends often say that I’m like a retired father. My hobbies are making Matcha and ta...

Languages: Japanese, English, German

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