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

S...H

  Tottori, Japan
Female, 39

Hi!I'm looking for snailmail friends. I have been liked writing letters and collecting postcards and cute stationery when I was a teenage. I have a daughter. I love animals. I have a boston terria. I go to shopping, watch movies on DVD, go to dog par...

Languages: Japanese, English

Katano

  Osaka, Japan
Female, 41

I'd love to try to meet friends to exchange paper letters. Any topics are welcomed, I'd love to share both of good things and bad things with you together. Everyone has ups and downs, so it's nice to encourage each other through friendship. I'll happ...

Languages: Japanese, English

Goro Otani

  Ome, Japan
Male, 65

I am a retired Japanese male. I live in the suburbs of Tokyo. I've been feeling down lately because of the war. I went on over-night reunion trip with my cowork friends. We went to Gifu by tour bus. We were lucky to have clear skies both days. We dr...

Languages: Japanese, English

okadaa

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 28

HI, I've graduated from univ and work as IT engineer! I have a great interest in history and literature of foreign countries. Also I love animals. I don't know how to describe myself but we will get to know each other while talking. Feel free to writ...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 28

I enjoy spending time at cafés, discovering good food, and traveling. I’m also interested in languages and would like to gradually improve my English while connecting with people from different countries. In my free time, I often read books, watch...

Languages: Japanese, English

KS

  tochigi, Japan
Female, 57

Hello! I have visited many countries in the world and often I stayed in France. I hope I can also learning French more!I hope we can talk about many things about Japan and your country!

Languages: Japanese, English

Akihiro

  Suginami, Japan
Male, 64

I consider myself a relatively calm person. On my days off, I read books, study my major, and when I feel like getting some exercise, I go to nearby city on my road bike. Also, since I live in Japan, I enjoy visiting hot springs as Japan is a volcani...

Languages: Japanese, Russian, English, Hebrew

Strawberry ice cream

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 46

I am Japanese woman who is looking for female penpals in the wolrd. I like cooking, knitting, drawing, sometimes baking. I like to cook Japanese food, Italian food, Chinese food and so on. I learned cooking and baking at a hobby school before. I like...

Languages: Japanese, English

Naomincat

  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

eliko

  tokyo, Japan
Female, 22

I love eating, especially sushi! I also enjoy cooking and eating sweets. Shopping for fashion is my hobby. I'm a bit shy, but I love laughing and watching funny videos. I enjoy helping others, too. I want to improve my English and talk to many friend...

Languages: Japanese, English