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

Yasmin.J

  Yokohama, Japan
Female, 61

Hello. I would like to make friends here to improve my English.Im interested in walking and nature, and I belong to a choir group.I also enjoy visiting museums and going to concerts.

Languages: Japanese, English, Mandarin, Vietnamese

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  那須塩原市, Japan
Female, 37

I don't really like noisy places. I like manga and anime, language learning, listening to music, and reading.I have a quiet personality, but I would like to talk to people from other countries.

Languages: Japanese, Korean, English

Manana Japan

  Hyogo, Japan
Female, 40

My nickname is Manana lived in Hyogo now. I am a vegetarian like cooking vegetarian foods/ running / hiking / exercising/ traveling . I lived and worked in Thai for several years. I want to be a friend to talk hobbies. If you are interested in my ad...

Languages: Japanese, English, Thai

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  Naha, Japan
Female, 32

Hi! I'm from Japan. Japanese is my native language but I also know English. I have two cats and two dogs. I love exchanging letters!I'm working most of the time but on my free time, I love reading letters, looking at photography and listening to ...

Languages: Japanese, English

Luckycharm7

  Osaka, Japan
Female, 47

Hello guy! Nice to meet you:) I’m looking for new friends here this site.I really love travel around and see and touch different cultures.

Languages: Japanese, English, French

chi3

  Abiko, Japan
Female, 54

I am an English teacher in Japan and interested in other culture. I also like hiking, reading, cooking and travelling. When I travel, I try to talk to the locals and find out the difference and similarity as much as possible. I hope to find penfrien...

Languages: Japanese, English

Bird88

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 25

Hello there, I like to spend time watching Netflix series, reading novels, traveling, seeing drawings etc. I also like to collect stationaries. I’ve always wanted to use my collection for exchanging letters, so I’m looking for penpals now:)I’d ...

Languages: Japanese, English, Mandarin, Korean, Russian

Indigo Petal

  Tokyo, Japan
Female, 48

I’m a Japanese woman living in Tokyo. I am looking for some long-term penpals for both emails and snail mail. My interests include reading, gardening, and cooking etc. I love growing seasonal flowers and herbs in my small garden. I’m also a fan o...

Languages: Japanese, English

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  Suginami-ku, Japan
Female, 69

Hi! From Japan! I was born and brought up in the center of Tokyo. I am married and enjoy living with my two dogs and one turtle. My hobbies including playing tennis, piano, gardening ,traveling and learning other languages. I am very happy person and...

Languages: Japanese, English, Russian, French