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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  Sakaori, Kofu, Japan
Female, 20

I am the type of person that likes to let creativity flow while appreciating the little things in art or crafts I make! I absolutely adore collecting stuff in my interest area and I love to read and write in my leisure time because it allows me to es...

Languages: English, Burmese, Japanese

wosawosa

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 22

Hello. I have an extroverted and an introverted side, and while I can communicate with people without being afraid, I also think too much about various things. My friends often say that I’m like a retired father. My hobbies are making Matcha and ta...

Languages: Japanese, English, German, Swedish

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

Yuki88

  Funabashi, Japan
Female, 30

I am not a sociable person and prefer being alone to being in a group. I like walking, listening to music, playing the piano and drinking tea in cafés or at home. I also like to write letters in this way, which is a healing process for me. I hope to...

Languages: Japanese, English

kana8

  Sapporo, Japan
Female, 37

I love having fun!!And I want to know about the world.My hobbies are collecting stamps,stickers,postcards/going to stationery stores/eating.My English is at a beginner level...But I want to have friends overseas ;⁠)

Languages: Japanese, English

Minamo23

  Toyota-city, Japan
Female, 30

Hi there! I love reading books and exploring delicious food. I’ve also been studying Korean for about two years now. I have a huge soft spot for cute paper goods and stationery from all over the world. I’d be thrilled if we could exchange small g...

Languages: Japanese, Korean

Enjy Mii

  Yokohama, Japan
Female, 49

Hello! Thank you for visiting my introduction page. I'm currently in a situation where I can't write replies quickly. If that's okay with you, I would appreciate it if you could send me a message. I apologize for the inconvenience. ----------Hi there...

Languages: Japanese, English

charo1212

  sakado, Japan
Female, 51

My hobby is playing the cello. I used to be in an amateur orchestra. I've played a lot of German symphonies. Now I find songs I like on YouTube and play the cello alone in my room. This also includes many classical pieces from Germany and Central Eur...

Languages: Japanese, German, English

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

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  Saiki city, Japan
Female, 71

Hi!I am Japanese living in a small lovely town in the south of Japan.I live near the sea.I like to make many friends from all over the world.I like to exchange emails and the snail mails.My hobbies are films (movies), reading books, listening to musi...

Languages: Japanese, English