Name: Emilia
Age Range: 11-15
Gender: Female
Country: Finland
Race/Ethnicity: Not important for pen pal relationships
Height (cm): 145
Color of Eyes: Not important for pen pal relationships

Message:
Hi!

I'm a 12-years old girl from Finland, looking for a pen pal from Japan.

My hobbies are reading manga, watching anime, listening to music and surfing on the internet.

I don't care how do you look, or what kind of music you like, just please, send me a message!

SNAIL MAIL ONLY! Email me to get my address.

I can write english ok. But not anything else. Then Finland.

Name: Natalie
Age Range: 16-20
Gender: Female
Country: United Kingdom
Race/Ethnicity: Caucasian/White
Height (cm): 173
Color of Eyes: Gray

Message:
Hi,
My name is Natalie and I am 20 years old. I am currently in the final year of my English degree at university in the UK. I enjoy music a lot, especially if it is from the 70s and the 80s (Talking Heads, The Fall, The Smiths). I also enjoy reading, watching films, comedy, and other things. I am looking for a Japanese penpal because I am trying to learn Japanese myself, so if someone in Japan is trying to learn English, maybe we could help each other!

Hope to hear from you soon!
Natalie x

Name: Kay
Age Range: 26-30
Gender: Male
Country: Singapore
Race/Ethnicity: Asian
Height (cm): 178
Color of Eyes: Brown

Message:
こんにちわ!
わたし わ Kay です. どぞよろしく!
わたし わ 二十七歳です.
Before you intend to write me an entire mail in hiragana, I have to say I don't really know much japanese! =P I'm just doing some self-learning and know only "touristy" stuff. So pls pardon me. おしえてください. (v_v)

I am from Singapore and work here too as a new media designer and producer and freelance toy designer. Doing mostly some animation, video shooting, graphics and toy design.

I love toys! Including sanrio characters, pucca, mashimaro, ci boys, trexi, michael lau, spawn and many more.

I used to be skateboard long ago. Now I still like the street culture and find that Japan is rich with it.

Other stuff I like include anime (naruto, bleach, berserk, getbackers, basilisk, lodoss war etc), movies (LOTR, romantic comedies, horror), music (cranberries, prodigy, oceanlab, 50cent, eminem) and travelling etc..

I am looking for friends of all shapes, sizes, gender and age from Japan to exchange culture, language (I know English n Chinese), fun, ideas, pictures, dreams, daily life etc.. =)

You could be a gakusei, shufu, kaisha-in etc.. doesn't matter!

Hope to hear from you soon! (^_^)

Name: Maggie
Age Range: 16-20
Gender: Female
Country: United States
Race/Ethnicity: Caucasian/White
Height (cm): 170
Color of Eyes: Blue

Message:
Konnichiwa :D.

My name is Maggie, and I am a college student studing Japanese, Philosophy, and Literature. I live in New York near New York City. I'm very interesting in Japanese culture, language and cuisine. I want to exchange email and snail mail with someone who is interested in different cultures. My hobbies are reading books, manga and watching movies and anime, and listening to music, and playing with animals.

My favorite manga: Naruto, BLEACH, Death Note, Love Roma

My favorite anime: FMA, FLCL, Trigun, Samurai Champloo

My favorite japanese music: HALCALI, Rip Slyme, Dir en Grey, Asian Kung-fu Generation, Shonen Knife

I hope to hear from you soon, regardless of age or sex.

ja ne!
Maggie

Name: John
Age Range: 31-35
Gender: Male
Country: United States
Race/Ethnicity: Caucasian/White
Height (cm): 190
Color of Eyes: Blue

Message:
Hi! I live in southern California USA (near Disneyland) and am very interested in finding a Japanese penpal. I've always been interested in Japanese culture, but recently I've been watching some NHK dramas that are showing in the US (Kokoro, Watashi-no Aozora and Tenka). This has increased my curiosity about Japan. I'd really like to make a friend that I could share my culture with, and of course learn about theirs. I'm interested in talking about just about anything. But my hobbies include music (I'm a songwriter), movies and the usual things. I have no real interest in video games or manga or any of that. If you'd like to talk please send me an email and tell me about yourself.

Name: Amber
Age Range: 11-15
Gender: Female
Country: United States
Race/Ethnicity: Asian
Height (cm): 165
Color of Eyes: Brown

Message:
Hello, I'm Amber, but mostly known now as Aki. I'm currently in High School. I'm in love with Jrock, Jpop and EGL (Elegant Gothic Lolita). I'm also learning Japanese, I'm planning to move their after college. I love a lot of things, and I am very open minded person. You can talk to me about just about anything, I love talking and making friends. I'm also the bassist and lead singer in my Jrock band! ^^ Anime is also really fun, and I love drawing to, I can write really longs letters sometimes, and I'm trying to improve my Japanese, so I can try to write a little in Japanese, and a little in English if you'd like to get used to speaking in English! I'm really a fun person, so e-mail me and I'll definatly e-mail back. Thnks for reading my bio! ^^

Name: sandriz
Age Range: 16-20
Gender: Female
Country: Finland
Race/Ethnicity: Caucasian/White
Height (cm): 175
Color of Eyes: Blue

Message:
Hi, I'm a teenage girl from Finland who wants Japanese penpals. I love japanese culture and I read manga and listen to ajpanese music. I'm also trying to learn the language. I hope taht I'll be able to go as an exchange student to japan in March 2007 but that's not for sure yet. My birthday's in December and I'm in my first year of high school ^__^ If I sound any interesting at all... Just MAIL ME! ^^

Name: Marc
Age Range: 26-30
Gender: Male
Country: United States
Race/Ethnicity: Black
Height (cm): 188
Color of Eyes: Brown

Message:
Kokujin wa ske desu ka? I live in New york City. I enjoy hip hop and R&B music. I like to go to concerts and live shows. Please let me know if you visit New York City. I can show you around New york. We can go to some Night clubs,or a concert. I'm a very fun and cool guy, please email soon! Peace!

Marc

Name: Jane
Age Range: 11-15
Gender: Female
Country: Ukraine
Race/Ethnicity: Other
Height (cm): 168
Color of Eyes: Brown

Message:
I want to find a good friend from Japan. I like it`s culture, people, everything!))) It`s not important if you`re a man or a woman, boy or girl.

Name: Susana
Age Range: 26-30
Gender: Female
Country: Portugal
Race/Ethnicity: Caucasian/White
Height (cm): 163
Color of Eyes: Brown

Message:
Hello! My name is Susana but everyone calls me Sushi(!?) because i like it so much. I'm looking for a japanese pen pal because ever since i can remember i love everythig about Japan! Including the people, of course!! Sadly, here in Portugal we have very little contact with japanese culture... I had only one japanese friend and she went back to Japan.
I'm a graphic designer, photographer and illustrator and people who enjoy art in general are very welcome to be my pen pals!
I would like very much to exchange information about our countries and cultures.
Japan Rules!!
Susana

Name: Matsuko
Age Range: 46-50
Gender: Female
Country: Hong Kong
Race/Ethnicity: Asian
Height (cm): 160
Color of Eyes: Black

Message:
I am Hong Kong woman aged 46 and live in Hong Kong. I want to look for Japanese man for long-term relationship with someone who is nice, generous and broad-minded.

My hobbies are travelling, shopping, music and movies etc.

I am very interested in Japan and Japan culture. I hope that I can learn Japanese from you and you can teach me to speak Japanese.

If you are interested in me, please feel free to write to me.

I am looking forward to receiving your mails.

Name: Richard
Age Range: 46-50
Gender: Male
Country: Switzerland
Race/Ethnicity: Caucasian/White
Height (cm): 183
Color of Eyes: Brown

Message:
Konnichi wa,
I'm an artist, I make sculpture. So I'm interested in many artistic things. (Movies, literature etc. I visited Japan many years ago
when I practiced Kendo. I'm still interested in Japanese culture and would enjoy learning the language a little.
I also enjoy going up to the mountains and love nature.
Dewa mata ne!

Richard

Name: Mark
Age Range: 16-20
Gender: Male
Country: United States
Race/Ethnicity: Caucasian/White
Height (cm): 183
Color of Eyes: Blue

Message:
Hello! My names Mark, I'm a college student at Indiana University Southeast. I'm 18 years old and have blond hair, blue eyes. My hobbies are playing my Tenor Saxophone, listening to Music, playing games, watching football (American football, not the Europeon Version). I live in Southern Indiana and plan on attending the University of Louisville next year. I'm a big Marching Band fan (and participant). My major is still undecided but I am currently taking Japanese as a foreign language. I'm a beginner at it though so I can't read it much. I'm looking for a pen pal because I've always dreamnt of visiting Japan. I may be able to visit Japan next year with my cousin actually.

Hope to hear from you,

Mark Bobo

Name: stewpot
Age Range: 21-25
Gender: Male
Country: United States
Race/Ethnicity: Caucasian/White
Height (cm): 188
Color of Eyes: Green

Message:
Hello!

I'm looking for friends in japan. It's a country I would like to visit sometime! I find that I prefer to write to females for some reason. I think it's because I think girls are easier to talk to...haha. I'm not really looking for relationship or anything though! Nice to have friends...

Anyway, I'm tall, have brown hair, and kinda pretty much average body. I have funny looking face though.

I love to draw and own an art gallery! I would love to meet some artists from japan. I also want to start a tshirt company soon and would like to get some feedback from japanese people on some of the designs.

Oh I'm also pretty much a geek too. I like video games, manga, and anime too. Although I haven't been very geeky recently! TOO BUSY!

Please email me though! Thanks!!!

Name: Michal
Age Range: 21-25
Gender: Male
Country: Poland
Race/Ethnicity: Caucasian/White
Height (cm): 185
Color of Eyes: Blue

Message:
Hi! I am 24 years old student, and I am from Poland. My hobbies are: comics, animation, history, various types of music, books, (fantasy, history, but I like also Tom Clancy's books), and some sports (swimming, skiing). If anybody is interested in knowing more about my country or me, I will be more than happy to correspond.

Name: piglet
Age Range: 31-35
Gender: Female
Country: Singapore
Race/Ethnicity: Asian
Height (cm): 155
Color of Eyes: Black

Message:

Hi... my name's Stephanie Yvonne and i'm looking for friends in Japan. Am really fascinated by the culture and breathtaking scenery n nature.

Been to Tokyo 5 years ago and am still very captivated by the awesome beauty of the country. Also am into Japanese animation (pity i cant read nor speak Japanese to understand) .. i find it's stories and illustrations awesome.

Drop me a line and we can chat.

Cheers!

Name: Fall
Age Range: 46-50
Gender: Male
Country: Canada
Race/Ethnicity: Caucasian/White
Height (cm): 178
Color of Eyes: Brown

Message:
It is now fall and the cold winds of winter are about to settle onto the land. I am looking for a woman to keep my heart and passions burning throughout this season.

Let me describe myself. I am an athletic, intelligent male of 48. I am looking to develop a long term friendship with a woman who is loving and willing to share her feelings and emotions with me. Age and marital status are not important. We should feel free to explore our inner beings with one another.

If you feel that fall may be what you are looking for then write describing both yourself and your hopes and desires for this new relationship

I will be waiting with anticipation

Name: Lena
Age Range: 16-20
Gender: Female
Country: Finland
Race/Ethnicity: Caucasian/White
Height (cm): 163
Color of Eyes: Blue

Message:
Hi,I'm a 16 year old girl from Finland and my name is Lena. I'd like to learn about the japanese culture,the language and so on.
I read manga and listen to j-pop/j-rock,but also other music.
I'd like penpals that could learn me read and write japanese and about the culture.But I'd also like just penpal friends and talk. In exchange I could teach you something about Finland,if you want. I also have msn messenger.
I hope that I will get mails soon :)

Name: Dennis
Age Range: 21-25
Gender: Male
Country: United States
Race/Ethnicity: Asian
Height (cm): 180
Color of Eyes: Brown

Message:
Hello! I just came back from my vacation in Tokyo last month and I am looking to make more Japanese friends. I am very highly interested in the Japanese culture and after I receive my college degree, I would like to teach English in Japan some day. すこし日本語わかるよ。I would like to meet anybody who can help me with my Japanese and I can also help with their English. I love all kinds of music (hip hop, R&B, J-POP) and love to go out all the time. If you're interested please E-Mail me. じゃあ

Name: Malia
Age Range: 16-20
Gender: Female
Country: United States
Race/Ethnicity: Caucasian/White
Height (cm): Not important for pen pal relationships
Color of Eyes: Green

Message:
Hello!

My name is Malia.
I can maintain both snail-mail and e-mail pen-pals. I speak French and can speak some Japanese, enough to communicate on basic terms in Japanese. I can, of course, speak English.

I prefer snail-mail, it is warmer and more thoughtful, tangible, and is a pleasure to see and send.

I like ice skating, drama, writing, drawing, laughing, cartoons (Spongebob), movies, music (everything except country)

I like to travel and hope to visit Japan someday.

I'm looking forward to meeting a new Japanese friend, hopefully very soon!

Name: Korey
Age Range: 16-20
Gender: Male
Country: United States
Race/Ethnicity: Caucasian/White
Height (cm): 180
Color of Eyes: Blue

Message:
Hello,

My name is Korey and I'm looking to make a few friends from Japan. I have always been very interested in Japanese culture and would love to learn more from someone who lives there. When I get the chance, I hope to someday visit Japan.

As for me, I am a 20 year old art student. I am in my second year at a University in Arizona. Before moving here I lived in California. I know English and Spanish and hope to learn Japanese soon.

Some things I enjoy include painting, drawing, photography, music, movies, games, athletics, and hanging out with friends.

I check my e-mail often. If you e-mail me, I would be happy to let you know more about me and culture in the United States. Age and gender do not matter. I've included a website translated version of this letter below. Thanks!

-Korey

こんにちは、私の名前はKoreyです。また、私は、日本で数人の友達を作ることを期待しています。私は、常に日本の文化に非常に興味を持っていて、そこに住んでいる人からもっと学ぶことを愛していましょう。私は、機会を得る場合、望みます、に、いつか日本を訪れます。私に関しては、私が20人の歳芸術学生です。私は、アリゾナの大学の2番め年にいます。ここに移動する前に、私はカリフォルニアで暮らしました。私は英語で、かつスペインで、知っており、日本語をすぐに学習することを望みます。私が楽しむいくつかのものは絵画、図面、写真術、音楽、映画、ゲーム、運動競技および友達と親しくすることを含んでいます。私は電子メールをしばしばチェックします。あなたが私にe-mailすれば、私はあなたに喜んでアメリカで私と文化のことをもっと知らせるでしょう。時代とジェンダーは重要ではありません。悪い翻訳には残念なので、私は、englishテキストを翻訳するためにウェブサイトを使用しました。ありがとう!

- Korey

Name: Jacob
Age Range: 21-25
Gender: Male
Country: United States
Race/Ethnicity: Asian
Height (cm): 185
Color of Eyes: Brown

Message:
Hello! My name is Jacob. I am 21 years old turning 22 next month. I am currently a college student studying in Music Business because music is my passion. I currently play piano, guitar, drums, and the viola. After I graduate from college I want to travel to Japan and maybe even live there for a while. I am taking Japanese as one of my classes and I very much want to meet some Japanese speaking friends. I would like to try out language exchange as I have heard it helps and accelerates learning. I want to meet people who are just as facinated with language and music as I am. If you are interested please give me an email.

Name: Jen
Age Range: 41-45
Gender: Female
Country: United States
Race/Ethnicity: Not important for pen pal relationships
Height (cm): Not important for pen pal relationships
Color of Eyes: Blue

Message:
Hi!

I'm Jen, I live with my husband and cat in the US. I work at a bank.

I am studying Japanese by myself, and would like someone to write to. I've visited Japan 3 times.

I will help you with English if you'd like. I also know a little Spanish and French.

My interests: Japanese culture, cats, knitting and cooking.

If you prefer smail-mail, I'll send you my address.

Name: Jessenia
Age Range: 16-20
Gender: Female
Country: United States
Race/Ethnicity: Hispanic
Height (cm): 153
Color of Eyes: Brown

Message:
Hello Everyone...I'm Jessenia and would like any penpal it doesn't matter if your a guy or girl or what age you are. I just want to know someone from Japan. Any who my favorite color is blue, I am currently reading the second book of the Inheritance. I like learning what i can of Japanese culture. I have a twin who's name is similar to mine. I love music i've tried writing my own lyrics but that's a lot of thinking, and I like seeing any kind of foreign movies(Moonchild, Matando Cabos). And basically let's talk about anything BYE

Name: Korhonen
Age Range: 16-20
Gender: Male
Country: Finland
Race/Ethnicity: Caucasian/White
Height (cm): 180
Color of Eyes: Blue

Message:
Hello! I'm 16 years old finnish boy looking for japanese penpal age between 14-16years old, gender doesn't really matter. WAiting for your Reply (^^/

Name: Mellygion
Age Range: 21-25
Gender: Male
Country: Poland
Race/Ethnicity: Caucasian/White
Height (cm): 185
Color of Eyes: Green

Message:
Good day(s) to You all!!! :)

My name is Przemek. I live in city Hajnowka in northeast of Poland. I'm almost 26 years old.
I work in office, I'm inspector.
About my hobbies...well...I have really a lot of hobbies. I like reading books, going to cinema, walking to forest and meetings with people...and many others things I like to do because I hate boring and monotony (when I have something to do then I feel "life").
I'm looking for friends on whole world, because having fiends is (I hardly thing) the best thing in life each person.

What say more? I'll be happy witch each person which knockin to my mail box ;)

See You!

Name: Ebba
Age Range: 16-20
Gender: Female
Country: Sweden
Race/Ethnicity: Caucasian/White
Height (cm): 173
Color of Eyes: Green

Message:
Heyy!
I'm a 15 years old girl from sweden! (I chose 16-20 cuz it looks better ^.~)
I love japan and everything about it! I'm trying to learn the language. It's hard >.<
I've got msn on the same adress ^.^ If you wanna know..

I like music a lot (Dir en grey, miyavi) and to draw japanese people =D

please mail me, boys or girls in the age of 15-20
^.^v /Ebba

Name: hink
Age Range: 31-35
Gender: Male
Country: United States
Race/Ethnicity: Caucasian/White
Height (cm): 183
Color of Eyes: Brown

Message:
konnichi wa,

I just started learning Japanese, interested
in speaking to any one who is interested in learning American culture as I want to learn more of the Japanese culture as well as some day visit the beautiful country. Very open-minded and willing to speak about anything of interest.

Name: Brie
Age Range: 16-20
Gender: Female
Country: United States
Race/Ethnicity: Caucasian/White
Height (cm): 153
Color of Eyes: Blue

Message:
Hi, my name's Breida and I'm looking for a Japanese
speaking pen pal (male or female). I'm trying to
learn the language and more about the culture.
I'm 17 years old and I go to the Massachusetts
College of Art. I think it would be particularly
interesting to meet someone from Osaka or Shibuya
but it doesn't matter if you're not.
My interests include art, rock n' roll, video games,
and movies. I'm a computer nerd but I'm pretty cool
too.
So let me know if you want to chat! =)