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  • Ruben Barbosa

    After work I enjoy meeting other Brazlian expats offline. We go for a beer together and it feels like home. Thanks InterNations.

InterNations – The Place for Japanese Living in France

Want to connect with the expat community of Japanese in France? 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 salty marshland of the Camargue with?

InterNations France offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in France 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 France is going very strong, with members having roots all across Japan - from Sapporo, over the Kansai Region to Tokyo.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

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Meet other Japanese at our events in France

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

Come to speak, drink and dance at a nice bar.. affordable cocktails and tapas, good music by DJ after 10 pm. Salud!
Jun 15, 2025, 10:00 AM
25 attendees
The ideal blend of style and substance On Sunday 15th June 2025, dare to dream and enjoy a timeless experience where magic and majesty come together for the 176th edition of the Prix de Diane Longine
Hello everyone, For our next activity we're going on a road trip to the beautiful Thorenc Valley (65 kms from Nice, 1h20 drive), located north of Grasse at 1200 meters altitude. Departure: 10am from
Jun 15, 2025, 10:30 AM
6 attendees
Join us for a refreshing 10 km walk through the peaceful trails of the Marly Forest! We'll meet at 10:30 AM at Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche train station and set off on a scenic loop full of nature, fresh ai

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    From Japan, living in Lyon
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    From Japan, living in Lyon
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    From Japan, living in Paris
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    From Japan, living in Paris
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    From Japan, living in Lyon
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    From Japan, living in Lyon
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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.

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Tips and Advice on France from Your Fellow Japanese Expats

Obviously, expat life in France 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 French mentality and way of life. Japanese in France are a part of our community, calling cities such as Lyon, Nice, Paris, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow Japanese in Paris, 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 French InterNations Community!

  • Our network is the best place to meet expats from Japan.
  • On the France 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 Paris, etc.
  • The InterNations Places database for France has information on the nearest Japanese embassy and many other institutions.

From the salty marshland of the Camargue to the Loire Valley, also known as the "Garden of France", you can meet supportive and friendly Japanese expats in France on InterNations.

Meet and Mingle with Fellow Japanese in France

Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in France. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some French foie gras, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Paris’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover France? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see Brittany's rocky Atlantic coastline 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 France!

  • Ruben Barbosa

    After work I enjoy meeting other Brazlian expats offline. We go for a beer together and it feels like home. Thanks InterNations.

  • Verona Torres

    The idea to connext expatriates in Strasbourg fits perfectly to the city. Both are truly international.

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