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

SakuraUme

  Omiya, Japan
Female, 23

Hello!I am Japanese, and I would like to learn about each other’s cultures and study each other’s languages and grammar.

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Kobe, Japan
Female, 61

Hello. I am a woman living in Kobe, Japan. I live with my husband and a black cat. I work full time and am busy with work during the week, but on weekends I enjoy listening to music and reading books. I also like to travel abroad, either alone or wit...

Languages: Japanese, English

Loudmouth

  Osaka, Japan
Male, 55

Positive for everything. I am believer of saying there is a will, there is a way. I love meeting new friends from all over the world.I believe I am introvert. So far no one admits so.

Languages: Japanese, English, Mandarin, Thai

Duf

  Japan, Japan
Female, 26

Personality → Modest and cautious Like → stuffed toys, Disney,games(HonkaiStarRail,Splatoon3)I like stuffed toys very much! I usually take my stuffed toys where I go and take pictures. Stuffed toys are like families for me. They always be my side...

Languages: Japanese, English

a Madeleine

  Japan
Female, 36

I'm a bit shy but always try to be open minded. I like visiting museum, travel, drawing, music, manga, cooking, eating, tea and sweets. Now I'm interested in herb tea, Taiwanese, embroidery and childcare in different countries. Working, childcare an...

Languages: Japanese, English, German

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

HanafromJapan

  Hyogo, Japan
Female, 25

Hello, How are you today?I’m Hana.I enjoy calm days, movies, reading, long walks, swimming, sketching, spending time with friends, and discovering cozy little cafés or small shops (books, stationery, bakery).I’m Blasian but born and raised in Ja...

Languages: Japanese, English, French, Turkish

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

Yokohama sunrise

  TOKYO, Japan
Male, 47

I live in a residential suburban city of Tokyo.I have various pleasures in my life.Above all,I like traveling and gardening.I have experienced a lot of activities in the past of my life.I have visited 43 prefectures of Japan and 12 overseas countries...

Languages: Japanese, English

Cultural Keepsake: Tokyo Sky Deck

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