I have been trying to get a pen pal from japan, to do exchanges

Have you tried /int/?
They've usually got a thread or 2 up about penpals,and there's almost always a daily japanese thread you can ask around on.

But it's gonna be like all internet based interactions. It's easy to bail on by nature and there's no consequence for doing so, therefore, you're gonna get ghosted far more often. Just gotta keep mucking through.

try the app HelloTalk. Helped me with my Mandarin. I taught German/French in return.

>>18032212
Very difficult. Not only can't most Japanese not speak English but those who can are often too shy to talk it as they are afraid of making mistakes. Now if you find someone who doesn't give a shit and is able to speak your language you have to be lucky that he is interested in foreign countries/cultures - and again: Most Japanese are not interested.

Your best bet would be to go to Japan and make friends over there. It's not that easy either but chances are much better.

>>18032330
yea ive been trying on japan-guide and had like no real luck. Im trying the hellotalk app and seeing how that goes...but i don't like posting my face on the internet because i had a stalker incident years ago...so i don't think that's going to turn out well either.

>>18032983
Try interpals and don't behave like it's for finding a date. Or learn Japanese and hang out in pigg

>>18032212

most people dont want penpals, and going around looking for them makes it even worse. people just talk like we do here on 4chan, meet foreigners and go from there.