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

Ashini

  Japan, Japan
Female, 33

n my free time, I enjoy reading, listening to music, watching movies and TV shows, exploring new places, and trying different foods. I also like spending quiet time relaxing, learning new things online, and discovering new hobbies whenever I get the ...

Languages: Sinhalese, English, Japanese

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  takasaki, Japan
Male, 56

Hi everyone.I`m an easygoing,shy,quiet person,but once have known each other I`d be open minded.I`ve been studying English for about 5 years.I thoght it would be nice to register this site to communicate with people around the world.During my free ti...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Kyoto, Japan
Female, 48

Hello. I live in Kyoto and work at a small women’s clothing store inside a shopping center in Osaka.I work full-time on a shift schedule. I often have the opportunity to serve tourists from both Japan and abroad, and since I’d like to be able to ...

Languages: Japanese, English

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Bloom Sakura

  Sendai, Japan
Female, 65

Im cheerful and positive. I live with my husband and a dog. I like rock music.Especially, my favorite are The Eagles and Cheap Trick . I like sewing.sometimes I make my clothes.

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Koto-ku, Japan
Female, 41

Hi! I’m a hardworking mom with an 12-year-old son, and we’re going through some challenges right now. He stopped going to school about two years ago, so we’re doing homeschooling at the moment. I’d love to exchange ideas about parenting and e...

Languages: Japanese, English

AyaSuda

  Kobe, Japan
Female, 35

I lived in the UK when I was young. I love to talk about something academic. I really love to learn new things.

Languages: Japanese, English

Taka080

  Western Japan, Japan
Male, 55

I love places rich in nature. I also like to travel and visit places rich in nature. I enjoy gardening in my small garden at home. I am very interested in foreign cultures. I especially like cultures that value nature.

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

kamy7

  suzuka, Japan
Male, 59

Every conversation is a chance to grow. I’m excited to learn from you!I am looking for people who are interested in exchanging messages, introducing local culture, and sharing ways of life. Try exchanging three messages—you can evaluate reliabili...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Japan
Female, 39

I am the mother of two children living in Japan.My hobbies are cooking, gardening, and sewing.I am still learning English, but I can exchange simple English letters.I'm happy with the letter in Japanese, too!It would be great if we could talk about o...

Languages: Japanese, English