InterNations – The Place for Japanese Living in Belgium

Want to connect with the expat community of Japanese in Belgium? Looking for Japanese compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other Japanese expats to go on an excursion to the French-influenced provinces of the Walloon Region with?

InterNations Belgium offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in Belgium or are still in Japan planning your upcoming foreign assignment. InterNations is the leading platform among expatriates and global minds in all countries around the world. Needless to say, our community of Japanese expats in Belgium is going very strong, with members having roots all across Japan - from Sapporo, over the Kansai Region to Tokyo.

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Kelly Powell

Kelly Powell

I loved moving to Brussels. But after a while I felt homesick. On InterNations I met a bunch of people from the US. That helped a lot.

Maria Lombardi

Maria Lombardi

You can really get lost in the "capital of Europe" - InterNations helped me to get settled and to make a lot of expat friends.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

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Meet other Japanese at our events in Belgium

Attend our monthly events and activities for Japanese expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Inner Galaxy: A Deep Dive Into Your Design
Inner Galaxy: A Deep Dive Into Your Design
Dear friends, Ever wonder why two people born under the same sky can be worlds apart? While astronomers scan the light-years for biosignatures of alien life, we are turning the lens inward to examine the "human biosignature" written in your birth chart. In this session, we move beyond generic h
Dear friends, Ever wonder why two people born under the same sky can be worlds apart? While astronomers scan the light-years for biosignatures of alien life, we are turning the lens inward to examine the "human biosignature" written in your birth chart. In this session, we move beyond generic h
Evening Stroll : Den Dam
Evening Stroll : Den Dam
What's a good excuse after dinner to go out and not immediately entering the bar around the corner ? Right, a digestive stroll in good company to chat about the findings of the day. Dear friends, Amai! This is another stroll in neighbourhoods, ending at a legendary bar for a drink. It sounds better
What's a good excuse after dinner to go out and not immediately entering the bar around the corner ? Right, a digestive stroll in good company to chat about the findings of the day. Dear friends, Amai! This is another stroll in neighbourhoods, ending at a legendary bar for a drink. It sounds better
Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp
Historical Walking Tour: Legends of Antwerp
The beautiful city of Antwerp is home to medieval guild houses, baroque churches, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and atmospheric squares. Instead of studying a map, this tour is a shortcut to discovering the city’s top landmarks and the hidden stories behind them. Along the way, stroll past the former
The beautiful city of Antwerp is home to medieval guild houses, baroque churches, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and atmospheric squares. Instead of studying a map, this tour is a shortcut to discovering the city’s top landmarks and the hidden stories behind them. Along the way, stroll past the former
InterNations Antwerp - Exclusive Socializing at the Marina
We are very pleased to invite your for a great evening at a beautiful new location: U Eat & Sleep A beautiful venue in the shadow of the MAS museum and next to the marina. U Eat & Sleep has a beautiful high-end intimate bar in addition to a great restaurant and boutique hotel. Also their summer
We are very pleased to invite your for a great evening at a beautiful new location: U Eat & Sleep A beautiful venue in the shadow of the MAS museum and next to the marina. U Eat & Sleep has a beautiful high-end intimate bar in addition to a great restaurant and boutique hotel. Also their summer

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

Explorers Group
Explorers Group
City Explorers Group
City Explorers Group
La Dolce Vita Group
La Dolce Vita Group
Outdoor Adventures Group
Outdoor Adventures Group

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Tips and Advice on Belgium from Your Fellow Japanese Expats

Obviously, expat life in Belgium goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow Japanese is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the Belgian mentality and way of life. Japanese in Belgium are a part of our community, calling cities such as Antwerp, Leuven, Brussels, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow Japanese in Brussels, for example.

Wondering where to shop for Japanese delicatessen, want to discuss your national team's latest match, or simply talk to someone in your native language? Become a member of the Belgian InterNations Community!

  • Our network is the best place to meet expats from Japan.
  • On the Belgium Expat Forums, you can get competent answers to all your expat-related questions: how to find a babysitter fluent in your mother tongue, where to get sushi and sashimi in Brussels, etc.
  • The InterNations Places database for Belgium has information on the nearest Japanese embassy and many other institutions.

From the French-influenced provinces of the Walloon Region to the Flemish North, you can meet supportive and friendly Japanese expats in Belgium on InterNations.

Meet and Mingle with Fellow Japanese in Belgium

Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in Belgium. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Belgian pommes frites, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Brussels’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Belgium? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see Ghent's canals and other beautiful landmarks.

Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from Japan and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Konbanwa from our Japanese living in Belgium!

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