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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KW 80

  Kyushu, Japan
Female, 46

I enjoy meeting new people and getting to know them—it is always interesting to hear their stories about how they got to where they are—but I prefer having a few deep, long-lasting friendships to just having millions of shallow, ephemeral connect...

Languages: Japanese, English, Russian

opensesami

  Osaka, Japan
Female, 51

I’m a very reserved person, and I deeply respect other people’s privacy because I believe that privacy is part of a person’s human rights.My hobby is pottery. I’ve forgotten most of the English I used to know, so I’m using this site because...

Languages: Japanese, English

kanonnn

  Japan
Female, 18

Hii ;DD I have so many hobbies that I can’t possibly list them all, but I especially enjoy reading English literature, going for walks, and listening to music.(I absolutely love music with a vibe like Kate Bush and Yaelokre) I also enjoy sewing, pl...

Languages: Japanese, English

Aco888

  Japan
Female, 42

Laundry dancing in the wind, lights shining on the window sill at dusk, the sound of tires speeding down the road at night…I catch a glimpse of life and stories there, it makes me feel warm inside. When I Look at the world reflected in a puddle, I ...

Languages: Japanese, English

HannahTK Sponsor Badge

  Japan
Female, 39

I’m a mother of two living in Japan. My hobbies are cooking, gardening, and sewing.I’m still learning English, so I use translation apps and other tools when writing letters in English. Of course, if you’re learning Japanese, you’re more than...

Languages: Japanese, English

Yasmin39

  Yokohama, Japan
Female, 62

Hello, I'm studying English again. English used to be my second language. These days, I rarely have a chance to speak it, and I feel like I'm slowly losing it. It makes me sad because English has been an important part of my life, and I don't want to...

Languages: Japanese, English, Mandarin, Vietnamese

kirakiradisneylove Sponsor Badge

  Kawasaki-shi, Japan
Female, 36

Hi! Thank you for visiting my page. I am a mom with two lovely children and two cats, and I love Disney. I am interested in snail mail and snack exchanges, and I would love to learn about your life, culture, and where you live, while sharing about mi...

Languages: Japanese, English

Fummy Sponsor Badge

  Tushima, Japan
Male, 35

Hello! I’m Fummy, and I’m from Japan.Japanese is my native language, and to be honest, I’m not very good at complex English...I work as a graphic designer, and back in college, I studied typography.My hobbies are reading, watching movies, and l...

Languages: Japanese, English

Miwa

  印旛郡酒々井町, Japan
Female, 43

I'm from Japan.I am learning English and Italian.Still my English and Italian skills are not good but I will do my best.I think of myself having a positive personality.I like gardening and I love animals.I would like to make friends from different co...

Languages: Japanese, English, Italian

some books

  saitama, Japan
Male, 59

I'm interested in learning many kinds of language.and I’m currently trying beans from different countries. Coffee drinking makes me enjoy in my life. I want to learn Japanese more by learning other country's language.so I could understand each othe...

Languages: Japanese, English, Spanish, Basque