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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Peko5

  Kashiwa, Japan
Female, 39

Hello, I’ve been interested in foreign countries since I was young. I had some postal pen pals before.My hobbies include traveling, nature, hiking, singing, classical music, piano, watching figure skating, learning foreign languages or cultures, te...

Languages: Japanese, English

MI7W

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 50

Hi! I’m someone who enjoys observing the world. I like travelling abroad and learning about different cultures. I also enjoy taking photos and short videos when I go out and discovering interesting places along the way. In my free time, I enjoy lea...

Languages: Japanese, English

hawkfalconer

  Oita city, Japan
Male, 56

I'm a ordinary man and a roofer, so I tile top of roofs everyday. Recently I'm learning English language at my free time. I can understand English But my speak is like 5 year old kids.

Languages: Japanese, English

Cultural Keepsake: Traditional roofs

yoneko

  Japan
Female, 36

I used to exchange postcards, but I stopped doing so due to life changes, such as moving.I often spend my evenings playing games, but I would like to have other hobbies as well.I occasionally go through periods of persistent insomnia.Between work and...

Languages: Japanese, English, Czech

Ake

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 56

Hello. I'm married, no children, working at bakery as a part time. Love walking at the countryside, green & flowers,learning about froreign cultures. Primary interest is traveling(abroad & domestic)and lots more.

Languages: Japanese, English

masaki880109

  Japan
Male, 38

Hello.I am a Japanese man. My hobbies are watching movies, listening to music, and playing the guitar. I registered here to make friends. My English is not very good, so I would be happy if I can improve it by talking. If you are interested in learni...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Hachioji, Japan
Female, 53

I’m a nurse living in Japan, and I’ve always loved traveling and discovering new places, cultures, and ways of life.Unfortunately, nurses in Japan often find it difficult to take long vacations, so I can’t travel abroad as often as I would like...

Languages: Japanese, English, Korean

opensesami

  Osaka, Japan
Female, 51

I’m a very reserved person, and I deeply respect other people’s privacy because I believe that privacy is part of a person’s human rights.My hobby is pottery. I’ve forgotten most of the English I used to know, so I’m using this site because...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Miki, Japan
Male, 25

Hi! I was born in Japan, and I studied abroad in Canada before. I really love the beautiful nature and friendly people there. Next year, I’m going back to there for the first time in 8 years, and I’m really excited about it! My hobby is working o...

Languages: Japanese, English

Miwa

  印旛郡酒々井町, Japan
Female, 43

I'm from Japan.I am learning English and Italian.Still my English and Italian skills are not good but I will do my best.I think of myself having a positive personality.I like gardening and I love animals.I would like to make friends from different co...

Languages: Japanese, English, Italian