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

littlesnow

  Setagaya-ku, Japan
Female, 51

Hello from TOKYO, Japan. I am a married woman with two kids and a dog. I like traveling foreign countries, watching American movies, drawing, pokemongo ...If you are interested in Japanese culture, I am happy to send a card such as Mt.Fuji, cherry ...

Languages: Japanese, English, German

kamy7

  suzuka, Japan
Male, 60

Every conversation is a chance to grow. I’m excited to learn from you!I am looking for people who are interested in exchanging messages, introducing local culture, and sharing ways of life. Try exchanging three messages—you can evaluate reliabili...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Kyoto, Japan
Female, 48

Hello. I live in Kyoto and work at a small women’s clothing store inside a shopping center in Osaka.I work full-time on a shift schedule. I often have the opportunity to serve tourists from both Japan and abroad, and since I’d like to be able to ...

Languages: Japanese, English

Cultural Keepsake: Typical Japanese lunch

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  Koto-ku, Japan
Female, 41

Hi! I’m a hardworking mom with an 12-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 parenting and e...

Languages: Japanese, English

PenguinPenguin

  Japan, Japan
Female, 35

Hello,everyone! I want to make friends from all over the world. Just like the name, I love penguins. I collect penguin books, plushies, trinkets… basically anything penguin-related. I like watching movies and international dramas, reading books, an...

Languages: Japanese, English

Takuro

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 29

Hi! I’m TaK. I am interested in various cultures and want to know and understand different countries. I also like to hear the lifestyle and the story of people. On my days off I like to read, go to the gym, learn new things and watch football games...

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

POMPOMPURIN3

  Kyoto, Japan
Female, 46

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

MyDogIsLovely

  URAYASU, Japan
Female, 25

I consider myself a rather easygoing and broad-minded person, for better or worse.Things I love include dogs, animals, trees, drawing comics traditionally by hand, various games playable on the Switch, and a never-ending diet.The skills I hope to dev...

Languages: Japanese, English, Korean, Cantonese, Turkish

Chrisi

  Chiba, Japan
Male, 35

Hello! I love traveling and learning languages.About 15 years ago, I studied a little French and English, but I recently decided to start learning them again, so I joined this site.These days, it's easy to stay in touch through email or messaging app...

Languages: Japanese, English, French