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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  Ogori Shi, Japan
Female, 35

Something about me * love traveling * embroidery, sewing beginner * antiques hunting at flea market * vintage clothes lover * horse lover *Impressionist art lover *reading books

Languages: Mandarin, Taiwanese, English, Japanese

Nemophila

  Mihama, Japan
Female, 71

I always want to be cheerful and upbeat, but sometimes I feel anxious and depressed. At times like that, receiving someone's email cheers me up. I'm looking for an email friend who I can talk to about anything casually. I like gardening, reading, and...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Yawata, Japan
Female, 34

Hello, I’m Kana.I enjoy reading and writing, and I like spending quiet time in cafes or at home.I love journaling and letter writing, and I’m interested in creative activities.Recently, I’ve been working on a story, so I enjoy learning about hi...

Languages: Japanese, English

Sherry15

  京都市, Japan
Female, 19

I’m a pretty laid-back person who’s always on the lookout for a good time! I love watching movies—everything from Studio Ghibli to Hollywood films.I’ve been quite busy with my studies lately, so I haven’t had much time for my hobbies, but I...

Languages: Japanese, English

mochi23

  Osaka, Japan
Female, 20

Hi! I’m more of an introvert but love to talk with others. I have a lot of hobbies! I really love reading books, watching films, traveling, listening to music, playing instruments, drawing, and learning languages. I’m mainly studying Swedish righ...

Languages: Japanese, English, Swedish, Korean

sakuranbo

  Japan
Female, 19

Hii! I'm a bit shy,but I like talking.My hobbies are listening to music,reading books.And I'm really into going thrifting now.I sometimes go shopping in Tokyo on weekends because you can find a little of everything there. I'm a university student now...

Languages: Japanese, English, Spanish

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  --, Japan
Female, 37

Hello! I’m from Japan and I enjoy handwritten letters and meaningful correspondence. I love stationery, postcards, stickers, and other paper treasures, and I enjoy creating thoughtful mail.In my free time, I enjoy reading, photography, traveling, a...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 24

Hello! I’m Chacha. A Thai who’s living in Japan right now. Working as an engineer. I want to practice my English by talking to people from other countries and exchange some post cards/ letters/small currency coins with someone who has the intere...

Languages: Thai, Japanese, English

TOMOKO0406

  Fukuoka, Japan
Female, 46

Hi.Nice to meet you. I would like to make friends with people from other countries and learn from this language exchange website. I can help with your Japanese.

Languages: Japanese, English

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