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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Hiro47LJ

  Imizu, Japan
Female, 57

I'm a sincere person living in suburban area. Working at home, once I had some lovable pets. Still I wish to have animals and pets, also flowers and herbs in the garden. Being a night owl, listening to music and read books or manga at early morning. ...

Languages: Japanese, Spanish, Italian, English

opensesami

  Osaka, Japan
Female, 51

I’m a very reserved person, and I deeply respect other people’s privacy because I believe that privacy is part of a person’s human rights.My hobby is pottery. I’ve forgotten most of the English I used to know, so I’m using this site because...

Languages: Japanese, English

sh1h0

  Kakuda, Japan
Female, 25

Hello :) My friends often tell me that I am very diligent, yet I am humorous and make people laugh a lot. They ask, "Since when did you become a treasure hunter?" and call me eccentric because of my curiosity and boundless energy. I teach children pr...

Languages: Japanese, English

masaki880109

  Japan
Male, 38

Hello.I am a Japanese man. My hobbies are watching movies, listening to music, and playing the guitar. I registered here to make friends. My English is not very good, so I would be happy if I can improve it by talking. If you are interested in learni...

Languages: Japanese, English

Duf

  Japan, Japan
Female, 26

Personality: Modest and cautious. I’m a little shy at first, but I become more talkative once I get to know someone.Likes: Stuffed toys, Disney, Marvel, and games.I really love stuffed toys! I often take them with me wherever I go and take pictures...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Tushima, Japan
Male, 35

Hello! I’m Fummy, and I’m from Japan.Japanese is my native language, and to be honest, I’m not very good at complex English...I work as a graphic designer, and back in college, I studied typography.My hobbies are reading, watching movies, and l...

Languages: Japanese, English

KS

  tochigi, Japan
Female, 58

Hello! I have visited many countries in the world and often I stayed in France. I hope I can also learning French more!I hope we can talk about many things about Japan and your country!

Languages: Japanese, English

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

JewishInJP

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 39

I’m an introvert who loves 1:1 conversations about almost anything. I rather spend hours enjoying the company of a good friend than being in large groups. I love listening to people’s life experiences and love learning new things. I enjoy watchin...

Languages: English, Hebrew, Japanese

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  平塚市, Japan
Female, 36

I'm a gentle and kind to amimals. I like watch movies reading very widely. And trip abroad, too.My job is nurse so irregular daily. I wantto improve my English and learn culture of overseas. So I want to friend of the world.

Languages: Japanese, English