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

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

Sara Sakura

  Fukushima, Japan
Female, 32

Hi! :) I love talking to people! I have a rare cell disease and live in a deep forest in the countryside of Japan. I have to spend a lot of time in my room and rarely meet people, so I'm looking for friends here :) I hope that in the future I can b...

Languages: Japanese, English

Cultural Keepsake: Japanese Christmas Cake and Chicken

SakuraSonata

  Yokohama, Japan
Female, 54

Hello! I am a thoughtful and curious person from Japan. When I was younger, I travelled alone in Europe and the Russian Far East. Over the past 30 years, I have lived a steady life with family and work, but now I want to bring adventure back into my ...

Languages: Japanese, English, German, French

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  Kobe, Japan
Female, 61

Hello. I am a woman living in Kobe, Japan. I live with my husband and a black cat. I work full time and am busy with work during the week, but on weekends I enjoy listening to music and reading books. I also like to travel abroad, either alone or wit...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Japan
Female, 68

Hello. I enjoy spending my time on reading books, working out at the gym, traveling, cooking and so on. I would be happy if I could find penfriends hopefully in English speaking countries . I would like to learn different cultures by correspondence.I...

Languages: Japanese, English

Cultural Keepsake: Native America Flutes

Penparu

  Japan
Male, 21

"I HAVE FRIENDS EVERYWHERE", that's what it says on one of my shirts. But that wasn't the case so here I am, trying to make it true! I'm hoping to improve my English, chat with incredible pals, and most importantly, enjoy a genuine human connection. ...

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

Sachi18

  Ikoma city, Japan
Female, 57

I am a positive and open-minded person. I love interior design, shopping at department stores, and finding new delicious sweets. I also enjoy spending relaxing time with my cats at home. I’m looking forward to connecting with people from different ...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 46

Hello, nice to meet you! I'm from Germany, living in Japan, and I feel at home in both countries. I enjoy time spent in scenic places, Japanese gardens, museums and exhibitions, listening to music, chatting with friends & family, and trying my hands ...

Languages: German, English, Japanese, French

Katano

  Osaka, Japan
Female, 41

I'd love to try to meet friends to exchange paper letters. Any topics are welcomed, I'd love to share both of good things and bad things with you together. Everyone has ups and downs, so it's nice to encourage each other through friendship. I'll happ...

Languages: Japanese, English