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

littlesnow

  Setagaya-ku, Japan
Female, 51

Hello from TOKYO, Japan. I am a married woman with two kids and a dog. I like traveling foreign countries, watching American movies, drawing, pokemongo ...If you are interested in Japanese culture, I am happy to send a card such as Mt.Fuji, cherry ...

Languages: Japanese, English, German

I am not AI

  Osaka, Japan
Female, 50

I am not AI, but I’d like to help you with your Japanese learning. I didn’t join this site for any romantic purposes. I’m a rather reserved person and a good listener. I enjoy pottery and love all kinds of music. I’ve forgotten much of my Eng...

Languages: Japanese, English

Shell Ginger

  Okinawa, Japan
Female, 57

I work as a librarian in a small library. I love movies, and watch independent ones. Nature gives me a great deal: the stars, plants, trees, and creatures. I spend each day believing that I am not powerless, even if in a very small way, to make the w...

Languages: Japanese, English

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

chiharu27

  松山市, Japan
Female, 24

I like Japanese idols, cute stationery, and letters On my days off, I enjoy going for drives, taking photos, and baking sweets.I’m interested in learning about different cultures and languages around the world. I hope to make kind friends throug...

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

gustave kun

  Shinmeidai, Hamura-shi, Japan
Unspecified, 53

I absolutely love mascot characters like Moomin, Pingu, and Shaun the Sheep. In my free time, I enjoy reading, especially fantasy, science fiction, and horror. I'm a big fan of Martha Wells's The Murderbot Diaries series. I'm also a great admirer of ...

Languages: Japanese, English

Strawberry ice cream

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 46

I am Japanese woman who is looking for female penpals in the wolrd. I like cooking, knitting, drawing, sometimes baking. I like to cook Japanese food, Italian food, Chinese food and so on. I learned cooking and baking at a hobby school before. I like...

Languages: Japanese, English

Runa322

  Japan
Female, 36

I’m Japanese. I’m shy and hesitate to talk to people sometimes but open-minded and like talking to people. I don’t want fake friendships without conversations. I want to get to know each other little by little. I do NEVER reply to messages like...

Languages: Japanese, English

Iku

  Osaka, Japan
Female, 36

Hi there, I'm Iku and I live in Osaka, Japan. I'm looking for long-term friends. Especially I'm interested in Nordic countries. I feel there are some cultural similarities between them and Japan. It also would be nice to learn about other cultures.As...

Languages: Japanese, English