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

Haruelle

  somewhere, Japan
Female, 18

Hii!! here is Haru. I'm a cheerful person who loves chatting. I would love to make friends from different cultures or lifestyles I don't know now. Because it sounds really fun!

Languages: Japanese, English

Lynn_JPN

  Ask me, Japan
Female, 38

Hello friends ! I'm japanese woman in my 30s and consider myself I'm pretty laid back and talkative. Born and raised in the USA , and now living in Japan. Love to watch drama , workout , dine out , language learning through drama and podcasts.seeking...

Languages: English, Japanese

Koco

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 46

Hi! I'm a Writer and Translator. I speak quite a few languages and i learn them from and for my friends all around the world. Before the pandemic, my job sends me around the world, and that was how i got to know them. After working from home during t...

Languages: Japanese, English, Mandarin, French

kkawai

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 41

Hi, I work as an IT engineer now. In the past years I have been interested in world history and learn/read/watch stuffs related to history. And I plan to travel abroad to see historical heritage all over the world! Anyway I'm looking for friends to d...

Languages: Japanese, English, French, German

Ni99

  Ibaraki, Japan
Female, 19

Hello, nice to meet you:) I’m a little shy but I try my best to be honest and kind to everyone. I’m interesting in learning new languages, like German and Russian as well as English of course:) also I’d like to learn about their history, cultur...

Languages: Japanese, English, German

Rosy.A

  Japan
Female, 51

Hi! I live in Japan. Traveling is my passion — I love exploring big cities and the countryside, both in Japan and abroad. I especially enjoy the countryside, where I feel I can learn more about each country’s traditions. My goal is to travel over...

Languages: Japanese, English, French

Soirs_DT

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 39

Thank you to read those lines.I am curious and open-minded, always interested in learning ahout other ways of living and thinking.I have a wide range of interests but if you love music, nature and performing arts, we will definitely have endless conv...

Languages: French, Japanese, English, Spanish

kyoro

  "shitamachi", Japan
Female, 41

Hi! I’m a serious and hardworking mom with an 11-year-old son, and we’re going through some challenges right now. He stopped going to school about two years ago, so we’re doing homeschooling at the moment. I’d love to exchange ideas about par...

Languages: Japanese, English

Penparu

  Japan
Male, 21

Things I appreciate: Good music, books, and my cats. Things I do not appreciate: How my life is going, the state of our world, and all the chaos that my cats bring. I’m here to improve my English, social skills and most importantly, simply to enjoy...

Languages: Japanese, English

wosawosa

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 22

Hello. I have an extroverted and an introverted side, and while I can communicate with people without being afraid, I also think too much about various things. My friends often say that I’m like a retired father. My hobbies are making Matcha and ta...

Languages: Japanese, English, German, Swedish