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

kin68

  beppu, Japan
Female, 22

My name is fayya and I currently live in Japan.I'm a sophomore.I am currently studying business management and English at university. I love reading, writing, learning languages and cooking in my life. I am good at Chinese food. At present, I also st...

Languages: Japanese, Mandarin, Russian, English

Hiitsme123

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 18

Hi :D I want to make friends.I can speak Eng/Jap. I like watching movies and reading books. I am interested in many things. I would love to know things around the world! I play the piano, guitar and ukulele. I was in a brass band club too. I also lik...

Languages: English, Japanese, Spanish, Italian

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  Hamamatsu City, Japan
Male, 57

I'm very lazy. My most important hobby is taking naps. I'm not interested in money. I like looking for antiques and out-of-print books at old book stores.I'm a gentle and calm person, and I don't like noisy places. I like to read books in silent libr...

Languages: Japanese, English, Russian

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

Akitsu

  Japan
Male, 33

I quest, study, training on supernatural, transcendental powers, things. That's my hobby, my life. In other words, to the ordinary modern person, I am the ultimate romantic and a kind of fool. I also study and work on classical ways for eternal youth...

Languages: Japanese, English

Marawan

  Tsuchiura, Japan
Male, 17

I am an open minded and curious person who enjoys meeting new people and learning about different cultures. I like to spend my time at school and with friends. In my free time, I enjoy swimming, going to the gym, and watching movies. I especially lov...

Languages: English, Japanese, Arabic

koko in Tokyo

  Toshima-ku, Japan
Female, 17

Hi there!I'm a college student living in Tokyo,Japan.I'm new to PenPal! I want to improve my English and know foreign cultures! ★I love art,anime,cartoon,and manga!★I can write Japanese, English and Chinese!●But I'm a little bit busy, so I hop...

Languages: Japanese, English

Lv1

  Japan
Female, 19

Hi! I'm Anna from Japan. Maybe I'm outgoing person. I want to become friends whoever find my profile:) I'm a university student and study language, history, communication and so on. I also learn German as second language, so I want to talk by using G...

Languages: Japanese, English, German

Seri07

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 18

Hi! I love interacting with people! I also like world history, crocheting, and journaling. I’d love to share daily experiences with friends from abroad!

Languages: Japanese, English

Artlover91

  Japan
Female, 34

Hello! I'm looking for friends from all over the world. I would love to learn about different cultures, and talk about interests, hobbies, daily life, etc. I live in the north of Japan and work in art. I love all kinds of art and craft. I especially ...

Languages: Japanese, English