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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  Obu, Japan
Female, 31

Hello! I'm looking for long-term correspondents. I appreciate the mindfulness by writing each alphabet neatly. I'm into art such as classic stories, antique and realistic paintings. I'm a birder and learner and thinker and historian and lover of bota...

Languages: Japanese, English

KaeWill

  Uruma, Japan
Female, 34

Hi! I'm an ultra creative girlie who has built a career on design and communications. I LOVE to cook, travel, explore new things. I'm open to learning about just any topic (with genuine interest) and feel like I lean pretty analytical, so love to ask...

Languages: English

Konomi

  Japan
Female, 46

Hello! I'm looking for penpals to build genuine, long-lasting friendships. I enjoy writing longer emails and letters. I also love sharing little jokes and having a laugh! I was born in Japan, and I've never been abroad. But I hope to travel someday! ...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Iwate Prefecture, Japan
Male, 35

I’m interested Animals (dogs, cats, birds), listening to the radio, collecting (stamps, postcards stationery), reading books (comics ... For example, 'Jojo's Bizarre Adventure' ... . Non-fiction... genre is history and sciences . ,and Japanese nov...

Languages: Japanese, English

Elina22

  Japan
Female, 18

Hello, thank you for stopping by on my page. My name is Elina, I grew up in Germany and came to Japan in my teenage years (which is why I’m still learning that language).I like to cook, bake and live vegan. I don’t have a lot of hobbies, but what...

Languages: German, Japanese, English, Russian

Kono

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 50

I love animals and live with dogs and cats. I enjoy spending time with them, listening to music, going out. I’m interested in different countries and cultures.

Languages: Japanese, English

POMPOMPURIN3

  Kyoto, Japan
Female, 47

Hi! .I am married and we have two children.My hobbies are shopping, watching dramas and movies and writing letters.I like to write letters with cute stationery.I like collecting cute stationery, stickers and pens.It makes me happy feeling when I find...

Languages: Japanese, English, Korean

Sinobu

  Saijo-shi, Japan
Male, 39

I'm really interested in the culture, social, and lifestyle of the many countries. I would like to learn new cultures. I love to learn and discover new things.I would like to get to know new people who come from many other country. I’m good at call...

Languages: Japanese, English, Spanish

Reina Japan

  Hashima-gun, Japan
Female, 51

Hello and welcome! Thanks so much for stopping by. I’m an easygoing and curious person who loves life’s simple pleasures. In my free time, I enjoy cooking from scratch, listening to music, watching dramas on Netflix, planning scenic weekend trips...

Languages: English, Japanese, French, German

charo1212

  sakado, Japan
Female, 51

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