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

risaku Sponsor Badge

  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, Spanish

JO Kobayashi

  大仙市, Japan
Male, 37

Hi my name is jo.I like to make it to read books, to draw paintings, to watch movie, to walk , to tell joke etc...I always think reflectively various matters... history, economy, politics, nature...It is very intereiting in the warld.I am a boy of mi...

Languages: English, Japanese

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

Mitsu07 Sponsor Badge

  熊本市新町, Japan
Female, 42

My personality is cheerful, and I laugh a lot. My hobbies are penpalling, collecting stickers, traveling, and airplanes (watching and flying). I also love sweet foods and coffee.I work in an office on weekdays, so I enjoy taking walks to stay healthy...

Languages: Japanese, English

Starbow26 Sponsor Badge

  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

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

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

zousuu

  Kita city, Japan
Male, 19

I’m a fairly calm and reflective person, and I usually enjoy quieter things like books, films, and TV series. I’m currently studying in Japan and still getting used to life here, so even ordinary days can feel a little new to me.Most days, I stud...

Languages: Mandarin, Japanese, English

YocchirollianMarya

  Japan
Female, 47

I'm a fickle person ... But , once I become obsess in something , I become attached to it . I've been obsessing about Japanese history of World War II before , during and after World War IIever since I was a little girl . I'm interested in swap lette...

Languages: Japanese, English

LoveParis Sponsor Badge

  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