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

Quail3

  Japan
Male, 28

Hello! My Name is Toshio. I live in the suburbs of Saitama, Japan, where life moves at a quiet and gentle pace. I don't often have the chance to use English in my daily life, so I find myself hoping to connect with someone through letters. I’m into...

Languages: Japanese, English, Spanish, German

Manana Japan

  Hyogo, Japan
Female, 40

My nickname is Manana lived in Hyogo now. I am a vegetarian like cooking vegetarian foods/ running / hiking / exercising/ traveling . I lived and worked in Thai for several years. I want to be a friend to talk hobbies. If you are interested in my ad...

Languages: Japanese, English, Thai

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  Kanazawa, Japan
Female, 44

Hi everyone! Thank you for reading my page! I love reading(especially mystery), scrapbooking, cooking and doing yoga/ meditation. I have two kids so I am into kids’ picture books as well. Recently scrapbooking is a thing for me, I love collecti...

Languages: Japanese, English

Ellie251025

  Japan
Female, 34

I love nature, taking photos, and enjoying good food.I’m calm and curious by nature, and I like noticing small, beautiful moments in everyday life.I dream of visiting Switzerland and Tuscany someday — their scenery and peaceful atmosphere really ...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  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

zousuu

  Kita city, Japan
Male, 19

I’m a fairly calm and reflective person, and I usually enjoy quieter things like books, films, and TV series. I’m currently studying in Japan and still getting used to life here, so even ordinary days can feel a little new to me.Most days, I stud...

Languages: Mandarin, Japanese, English

Katano

  Osaka, Japan
Female, 41

I'd love to try to meet friends to exchange paper letters. Any topics are welcomed, I'd love to share both of good things and bad things with you together. Everyone has ups and downs, so it's nice to encourage each other through friendship. I'll happ...

Languages: Japanese, English

NyankoSenbei

  Mastuyama, Japan
Female, 18

Hi(* `*)I'm Nyanko Senbei.I want to make snail mail friends hereI'm looking forward to sent you letters and a small packet.My hobbies are making collages, collecting kawaii character goods(Sanrio,Chiikawa, Sylvania Families, Rilakkuma, Summiko Guras...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Nara, Japan
Female, 32

Thank you for reading my profile. My name is Mayu and I am born and raised in Japan. I like traveling and learning new cultures so I have been to over 10 countries.

Languages: Japanese, English, German

Sherry15

  京都市, Japan
Female, 19

I’m a pretty laid-back person who’s always on the lookout for a good time! I love watching movies—everything from Studio Ghibli to Hollywood films.I’ve been quite busy with my studies lately, so I haven’t had much time for my hobbies, but I...

Languages: Japanese, English