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

Loudmouth

  Osaka, Japan
Male, 55

Positive for everything. I am believer of saying there is a will, there is a way. I love meeting new friends from all over the world.I believe I am introvert. So far no one admits so.

Languages: Japanese, English, Mandarin, Thai

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  Japan
Female, 68

Hello. I enjoy spending my time on reading books, working out at the gym, traveling, cooking and so on. I would be happy if I could find penfriends hopefully in English speaking countries . I would like to learn different cultures by correspondence.I...

Languages: Japanese, English

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Inspector34

  Minato, Japan
Male, 48

Thanks for checking out my profile! Born and raised on the East Coast of the U.S., I've been living in Tokyo for nearly twenty years. When not working, I spend entire days exploring Tokyo on foot, sketching for hours, playing video games when I can't...

Languages: English, Japanese

J.Katie

  Shiojiri-shi, Japan
Female, 54

I try to stay positive and enjoy learning new things. Even as a senior, I spent several months studying English in the UK in 2024. Learning English is something I can't give up because it helps me connect with people from around the world. I'm inter...

Languages: Japanese, English

Koinobori

  sagamihara, Japan
Female, 42

Hello, nice to meet you.I am a Japanese woman living in Japan. My family consists of my husband, my son, and me. My son is 11 years old. He is an elementary school student.My son has a chronic condition and attends elementary school while regularly v...

Languages: Japanese, English

Linasan

  Kyoto, Japan
Female, 29

I am a very self conscious person and i dont talk to much people when face to face, a little shy and also i like being helpful to people, i spend my time watching some interesting movie or reading a book, I don’t like going out much i am a introver...

Languages: Nepalese, English, Japanese, Hindi

YUSUKE1985

  Susono, Japan
Male, 40

Hello, I live in Japan.I have been studying English.I like to enhance my language skills. I’m looking forward to meet you.

Languages: Japanese, English

Bunkyo

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 25

Hi, I am university student living in Japan. I have leaned English for years but it's not perfect especially conversational English but I'll do my best. I'd like to make friends from all over the world and share cultures. I love watching films, cycli...

Languages: Japanese, English

charo1212

  sakado, Japan
Female, 50

My hobby is playing the cello. I used to be in an amateur orchestra. I've played a lot of German symphonies. Now I find songs I like on YouTube and play the cello alone in my room. This also includes many classical pieces from Germany and Central Eur...

Languages: Japanese, German, English

kiyon

  Morioka, Japan
Female, 49

Hello. I think that I'm a quiet and introverted person. I like cakes, donuts, tea & coffee, blue, letters, old movies, reading, travel. I enjoy mystery novels and science fiction novels. I'd like to make friends with people all over the world.

Languages: Japanese, English