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

harup

  Wako, Japan
Female, 24

Hi!I started a new job in April and haven’t quite gotten used to my new routine yet, so my replies might be a little slow sometimes, but I’ll definitely get back to you:*+.\(( °° ))/.:+I like writing,drawing(just doodles)and listening to music(...

Languages: Japanese, English

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

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

vapor trail

  Okayama, Japan
Female, 76

I'm a Japanese woman.I'm here because I want the opportunity to talk to people from different countries.I'm retired but I'm working a little at home.I like to weed my garden and watching a movie.I've been learning the piano for decades, but I'm not i...

Languages: Japanese, English

TokyoGuy

  Shinagawa, Japan
Male, 66

Hello, my name is Toru. I live in Tokyo. I am retired. I like movies and music. I play the piano. I like to see musical at Broadway theatre. I like to go to beaches and mountains in summer. I like to travel overseas and make friends.

Languages: Japanese, English, German

marine73

  Kobe, Japan
Female, 55

I am married and have two children.I am friendly and outgoing.I like traveling,cooking,gardening,watching movies and foreign dramasand playing tennis.

Languages: Japanese, English

Hifumi

  Hyogo, Japan
Female, 39

Hello. I love to exchange snail mails with foreign friends because I can know the cultures, hobbies, daily life which are different from mine. Very interesting experience!!Also when I find a letter in my post, I feel excited and very happy. My hobby ...

Languages: Japanese, English, German

littlesnow

  Setagaya-ku, Japan
Female, 51

Hello from TOKYO, Japan. I am a married woman with two kids and a dog. I like traveling foreign countries, watching American movies, drawing, pokemongo ...If you are interested in Japanese culture, I am happy to send a card such as Mt.Fuji, cherry ...

Languages: Japanese, English, German

Satoru

  Kahoku, Japan
Male, 61

Hello everyone, I am Satoru, a 54 years old guy from Japan. And I am an amateur entomologist. I love to study insect form.

Languages: Japanese, English

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