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

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

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

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  Asamadai, 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

skydivejp

  Tokyo, Japan
Male, 41

I am bit introverted but not shy. Love nature and to enjoy life. On the other hand, I also enjoy reading.

Languages: German, English, Japanese

Penparu

  Japan
Male, 22

Hello, I have a shirt that says I HAVE FRIENDS EVERYWHERE and I’m on a mission to make it a reality! I want to improve my English, talk about interesting things, and most importantly, enjoy a genuine human connection. I love learning about many thi...

Languages: Japanese, English

Loudmouth

  Osaka, Japan
Male, 55

Positive for everything. I am believer of saying there is a will, there is a way. I love meeting new friends from all over the world.I believe I am introvert. So far no one admits so.

Languages: Japanese, English, Mandarin, Thai

risaku

  Adachi-ku, Japan
Female, 55

Hello, nice to meet you. I live in Japan with two cats, a dog, a bird, and my husband. I’m currently studying English. My goal is to improve my listening and speaking skills and communicate more naturally. I’d love to exchange messages about ev...

Languages: Japanese, English

Eienno

  Kyoto, Japan
Female, 38

I'm a mother of two kids. I'm easygoing and honest, and a beginner in French and German:) In my free time, I like to write letters, read books, listen to music, go out with my family and many more.

Languages: Japanese, English

Akanehama

  TOKYO, Japan
Male, 47

I live in a residential suburban city of Tokyo. I love traveling, gardening, and photography. I’ve traveled to more than ten countries abroad and visited 43 prefectures in Japan. I also grow a variety of plants and vegetables in my garden

Languages: Japanese, English

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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