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

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

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  Saiki city, Japan
Female, 71

I am Japanese living in a small lovely town near the sea in the south of Japan.My town is very beautiful with many lovely cherry blossoms in spring, and autumn is an another beautiful season.I like to make many friends from all over the world.I like ...

Languages: Japanese, English

Peter01010

  Sagamihara-shi, Japan
Male, 28

I consider myself a positive person and love to encourage and support my friends when they are down. I love to play martial arts, train myself and sometimes gaming. I rest and do what I like in my day off

Languages: Cantonese, Mandarin, English, Japanese

YocchirollianMarya

  Japan
Female, 47

I'm a fickle person ... But , once I become obsess in something , I become attached to it . I've been obsessing about Japanese history of World War II before , during and after World War IIever since I was a little girl . I'm interested in swap lette...

Languages: Japanese, English

Noa yui

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 23

Hello world!I'm the kind of person; like having various talks with friends, singing, cooking, walking around, leaning culture, languages, and having relax tea time:)Often be said, friendly, outgoing, talkative, full of curiosity, and with a good smil...

Languages: Japanese, English, Mandarin

kubyo

  osaka, Japan
Female, 22

Hi, I’m Kubyo. Born and raised in Japan. I’m looking for a pen pal to exchange thoughts and maybe do some language exchange too, since I’d like to improve my English.I’m into black metal, psychology, and the complexity of the human body and b...

Languages: Japanese, English, Norwegian

chiharu27

  松山市, Japan
Female, 24

I like Japanese idols, cute stationery, and letters On my days off, I enjoy going for drives, taking photos, and baking sweets.I’m interested in learning about different cultures and languages around the world. I hope to make kind friends throug...

Languages: Japanese, English

Kuts

  Sasebo, Japan
Male, 50

Hello, world from Japan! In 2010, I was a grad student in the UK. I joined this site to keep up my English and to meet people I would never have met if it weren't for the internet. Actually, I had registered here before and I met someone truly wonder...

Languages: Japanese, English, Italian

zousuu

  Kita city, Japan
Male, 19

I’m a fairly calm and reflective person, and I usually enjoy quieter things like books, films, and TV series. I’m currently studying in Japan and still getting used to life here, so even ordinary days can feel a little new to me.Most days, I stud...

Languages: Mandarin, Japanese, English

Lovegood

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 25

I am a very ordinary office worker in Tokyo Japan, but always curious about life around the world and daydreaming about it. I’m learning English. I love museums, movies, cooking and eating. I also love just being lazy in my bed. I'm a little shy, b...

Languages: Japanese, English, Korean, French