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

markW86

  Kyoto, Japan
Male, 39

Hi! I'm British guy originally from the UK, now happily settled in Japan. I've been here for over a decade, so I've gone from wide-eyed newcomer to someone who can navigate konbini queues and onsen etiquette without panicking.Life here is a great mix...

Languages: English, Japanese

nekomaruke

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 22

Hi, I'm a veteriary student from Japan and I am dreamd of studying bioinformatics abroad. Desirable countries are west countries but I haven't decided yet. Anyway, I'd like to study French or German in addition to English. My hobby is to watch horror...

Languages: Japanese, English, German

Ren Pou

  Saitama, Japan
Female, 37

I'm a working mom of three, currently on parental leave.I would like to share my daily life with you.It would be great if we could use the LINE app, as we commonly use it to stay in touch. Through LINE, we can easily share pictures and videos, not ju...

Languages: Japanese, English, Spanish

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  Hamamatsu City, Japan
Male, 57

Hello !Nice to meet you. My name is Kozo and I'm Japanese. I work as a writer. Until two years ago, I worked as a researcher at a historical museum. I love to read books. My favorite genres are history, philosophy and poem. I love classical music. ...

Languages: Japanese, English, Russian, German

zousuu

  Kita city, Japan
Male, 19

I’m a calm and gentle person who enjoys spending time with books, films and TV series. I’m currently studying in Japan and still getting used to life here, so every day feels a little new to me. Most days I study Japanese, watch movies or dramas,...

Languages: Mandarin, 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

Randy Juan

  Hakuba, Japan
Male, 25

Im someone who spends a lot of time observing the world and turning those observations into small creative projects. I love photography, collage, reading, and thinking about themes like identity, language, memory, and belonging. When I have free time...

Languages: English

LoveParis

  Kobe, Japan
Male, 29

Hello, everyone. I am Japanese who is interested in East Asian culture and foods.Currently I am living in Kobe, Japan, but I used to live in the United Kingdom and France, as a student and a language lecturer respectively.I like reading books, cookin...

Languages: English, Japanese, French

Yuko123456789

  sendai, Japan
Female, 50

I love anime, games, cheese, cheesecake, and old towns in Europe. If you're interested in Japanese culture, please let's become friends.

Languages: Japanese, English

Bloom Sakura

  Watari, Japan
Female, 65

Im cheerful and positive. I live with my husband and a dog. And our adult daughter is living with her husband in Tokyo. I like rock music.Especially, my favorite are The Eagles and Cheap Trick Trick. I like sewing.sometimes I make my clothes.

Languages: Japanese, English