Meet the penpals
Read what each person likes writing about, then pick one. A handwritten letter from them arrives every month.
Penpals are not required to show their face. We verify identity privately and never publish it. This is a letter-writing service, not a dating app — penpals are paid for their work, and no romantic outcome is offered or implied.
Airi
31 · Kyoto, Japan
Design · Ceramics · Japanese tea · Stationery
“Designer in Kyoto. Ceramics, notebooks, tea cups, and ordinary residential streets on rainy evenings.”
Junji
37 · Tokyo, Japan
Travel · Business · Food · Technology
“Hi, I'm Junji from Japan. I enjoy meeting people from different countries and learning how people live, work, and think around the world.”
Mai
26 · Osaka, Japan
Vintage clothing · Coffee stands · Street photography · Comedy
“Works in hospitality in Osaka. Small coffee stands, secondhand shops, and the softer side of a loud city.”
Nana
26 · Sapporo, Japan
Illustration · Knitting · Baking · Vintage clothing
“Design assistant in Sapporo. Slightly imperfect scones, knitting, and walks after fresh snow.”
Ren
25 · Sendai, Japan
Music · Guitar · Record shops · Photography
“Works in retail in Sendai. Record shops, small live shows, and songs that match a particular moment.”
Yumi
24 · Tokyo, Japan
Photography · Cafes · Travel · Nature
“Hi, I’m Yumi. I’m originally from Osaka, and I love spending time with my family, taking photos, and enjoying the small pleasures of everyday life.”
Yuna
22 · Tokyo, Japan
Cafes · Cooking · Seaside trips · Photography
“Hi, I'm Yuna from Tokyo — I spend weekends at cafes, cooking at home, and taking small trips outside the city.”