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

Ichigo13

  Hitachi, Japan
Female, 29

A quiet soul who enjoys doing things at her own pace.Fueled by coffee (and sometimes matcha), usually found with a paintbrush, a camera, or a controller in hand.Not the best at painting, but still in love with the colors of the world.Reads to escape,...

Languages: Tagalog, English, Japanese

miii0036

  Osaka, Japan
Female, 48

I enjoy meeting new people and learning about their personalities and the ways they see life. Photography is one of my favorite hobbies, especially taking pictures of beautiful scenery. I love animals and have both a dog and a cat. I love driving to ...

Languages: Japanese, English

Susumu

  Yawata, Japan
Male, 50

I'm teaching at a university in Osaka, Japan. I got MA in international relations in the US and lived in Washington DC for 2 years. I got PhD in Japan. I believe I'm a very open-minded person, and I love diversity in any sense of the word. I prefer t...

Languages: Japanese, English

Cultural Keepsake: Lake Toya and Mt. Yotei

J.Katie

  Shiojiri-shi, Japan
Female, 54

I try to stay positive and enjoy learning new things to keep growing. Even as a senior, I studied English in the UK last year. Learning English is something I can't give up, because it helps me connect and enjoy talking with people from around the wo...

Languages: Japanese, English

happy7

  japan, Japan
Female, 52

Hello everyone!:)I'm a Japanese woman.I am married and have a daughter. I'm looking for penfriends specially mothers who loves cooking!I'm intereted in different calture,lifestyles,travelling,cooking,driving,aromatherapy,health care,handicrafts,...I ...

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

vapor trail

  Okayama, Japan
Female, 75

I'm a Japanese woman.I'm here because I want the opportunity to talk to people from different countries.I'm retired but I'm working a little at home.I like to weed my garden and watching a movie.I've been learning the piano for decades, but I'm not i...

Languages: Japanese, English

LoveParis

  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

Yuko123456789

  sendai, Japan
Female, 50

I love anime, games, cheese, cheesecake, and old towns in Europe. If you're interested in Japanese culture, please let's become friends.

Languages: Japanese, English

Williams22

  文京区, Japan
Male, 25

I’m a curious and dedicated graduate student who enjoys exploring how things work and finding logical connections between ideas. I value clear communication, thoughtful design, and meaningful cultural exchange. Outside my studies, I like learning l...

Languages: Mandarin, English, Japanese