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

roxane

  Not telling, Japan
Female, 21

I'm a Japanese/American girl who loves spending quality time with friends and family. I like to write letters, sew, draw, bake, and read:) I put in a lot of time and love into letters I send, and I have to admit my letters are quite long haha. I also...

Languages: English, Japanese, French

tegamiya

  Utsunomiya city, Japan
Female, 24

My personality: optimic and inquisitiveInterests, my hobby: watching manga and anime,drawing picture,cooking and eating!

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Fujisawa, Japan
Female, 50

I am a quiet and stable person. I like reading. I also like music. I play the piano. Most of time I spend watching dramas or reading on weekends. Having coffee at a cafe makes me relaxed. I want to know different cultures and communicate with many pe...

Languages: Japanese, English

mai8

  hamamatsu, Japan
Female, 50

I like zoo.Especially gorilla.and I love musicals.please teach me your favorite zoo and musical.

Languages: Japanese, English

soliflore

  Shizuoka, Japan
Female, 47

I like traveling,reading,taking photos,visiting museum,listen to the music, playing piano, watching baseball game

Languages: Japanese, English, German

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

manjyu

  Chichibu, Japan
Male, 66

Hi, I am a Japanese. I am interested in reading history and philosophy. I try to read them in English. I have been running from I was teenager till now, not all the time but ups and downs. I want to see the people who let me know the things I haven�...

Languages: Japanese, English

Takuniz

  Izumisano, Japan
Male, 54

I’m a middle aged man. Now I’m engaged in tourism industry. I think myself a calm person, but I like getting together with my friends to have fun. I like learning languages, especially I’ve learned Spanish hard for a long time, so communicating...

Languages: Japanese, Spanish, 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

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  Kawasaki-shi, Japan
Female, 35

Hi! Thank you for visiting my page. I am a mom with two lovely children and two cats, and I love Disney. I am interested in snail mail and snack exchanges, and I would love to learn about your life, culture, and where you live, while sharing about mi...

Languages: Japanese, English