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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  Oita, Japan
Male, 65

My work is to support the procedure of entrance of foreigner and inheritance Everyday I run.My family is my wife,me and a turtle.I think that I'm kind.

Languages: Japanese, English, German

okadaa

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 28

HI, I've graduated from univ and work as IT engineer! I have a great interest in history and literature of foreign countries. Also I love animals. I don't know how to describe myself but we will get to know each other while talking. Feel free to writ...

Languages: Japanese, English

kamy7

  suzuka, Japan
Male, 59

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

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

Goro Otani

  Ome, Japan
Male, 65

I am a retired Japanese male. I live in the suburbs of Tokyo. I've been feeling down lately because of the war. I went on over-night reunion trip with my cowork friends. We went to Gifu by tour bus. We were lucky to have clear skies both days. We dr...

Languages: Japanese, English

blue tulip

  Somewhere, Japan
Female, 57

Hello! I hope we enjoy talking about our daily life on emails. e.g. cooking, TV dramas, music, movies, weather, books, and so on. Women only, Thank you.

Languages: Japanese, English

gustave kun

  Shinmeidai, Hamura-shi, Japan
Unspecified, 53

I absolutely love mascot characters like Moomin, Pingu, and Shaun the Sheep. In my free time, I enjoy reading, especially fantasy, science fiction, and horror. I'm a big fan of Martha Wells's The Murderbot Diaries series. I'm also a great admirer of ...

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

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  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 46

Hello, nice to meet you! I'm from Germany, living in Japan, and I feel at home in both countries. I enjoy time spent in scenic places, Japanese gardens, museums and exhibitions, listening to music, chatting with friends & family, and trying my hands ...

Languages: German, English, Japanese, French

sakuranbo

  Japan
Female, 19

Hii! I'm a bit shy,but I like talking.My hobbies are listening to music,reading books.And I'm really into going thrifting now.I sometimes go shopping in Tokyo on weekends because you can find a little of everything there. I'm a university student now...

Languages: Japanese, English, Spanish