InterNations - A Great Place for Japanese in Lyon

Konbanwa to all of our Japanese in Lyon! Would you like to meet Japanese expats in Lyon? No matter whether you are looking to find reliable information or simply want to get advice from fellow Japanese in Lyon, our Japanese members will be able to tell you where to watch your favorite team’s next match on TV, or where to find the best sushi and sashimi in Lyon.

We welcome you to join the InterNations community of Japanese abroad. The members of the vibrant Japanese expat community come from Tokyo, the Kansai Region, Sapporo and many others places in Japan!

Paul O'Doherty

Paul O'Doherty

I am excited about meeting so many open-minded people, who are willing to help a total stranger enjoy Lyon.

Maria Cristina Alves

Maria Cristina Alves

If you don't speak French, it is difficult to find friends here. But InterNations helped me to meet other expats and get tips to improve my language skills.

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!

Why you'll love InterNations in Lyon

13,834
members in Lyon
73
Japanese members
9
monthly events
15
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Meet fellow Japanese at our events in Lyon

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Japanese in Lyon.

Beaujol’en Scène
Beaujol’en Scène
The Young Winemakers of the Rhône announce that BEAUJOL’EN SCÈNE 2025 will take place again this year to the legendary Place des Terreaux on November 19 and 20. Since 1996, the Young Farmers of the Rhône have been organizing festivities to celebrate the arrival of the Beaujolais Nouveaux in Lyon. It
The Young Winemakers of the Rhône announce that BEAUJOL’EN SCÈNE 2025 will take place again this year to the legendary Place des Terreaux on November 19 and 20. Since 1996, the Young Farmers of the Rhône have been organizing festivities to celebrate the arrival of the Beaujolais Nouveaux in Lyon. It
Hiking La Croix Des Barons
Hiking La Croix Des Barons
Hi hikers, Let's go hiking near Thurins! Travel through Land Art as you go! The route involves an elevation gain of 580 metres and takes 5.5 hours. While the route is not particularly challenging, we will be walking at a steady pace. Remember to bring a picnic, warm clothes, walking shoes, water, an
Hi hikers, Let's go hiking near Thurins! Travel through Land Art as you go! The route involves an elevation gain of 580 metres and takes 5.5 hours. While the route is not particularly challenging, we will be walking at a steady pace. Remember to bring a picnic, warm clothes, walking shoes, water, an
Magic Charity Running Festival in Beaujolais
Magic Charity Running Festival in Beaujolais
Much more than a race, it's a true celebration starting in Fleurie where we will meet. Welcome to our runners as to our members who wants to support as discover Fleurie and its region. Over 30.000 participants from 75 different nationalities and 1.200 volunteers gather in the heart of the magnifice
Much more than a race, it's a true celebration starting in Fleurie where we will meet. Welcome to our runners as to our members who wants to support as discover Fleurie and its region. Over 30.000 participants from 75 different nationalities and 1.200 volunteers gather in the heart of the magnifice
Bodies, Beats & Beliefs: the Politics of Celebration
Bodies, Beats & Beliefs: the Politics of Celebration
Free Event Invitation Balkan’s Expression & macLYON present: “The Social Power of Celebration” (as part of the exhibition Personal Stories / Political Realities — Collections from macLYON & MoCAB Belgrade, on view from September 19, 2025, to January 4, 2026) On this special occasion, the associati
Free Event Invitation Balkan’s Expression & macLYON present: “The Social Power of Celebration” (as part of the exhibition Personal Stories / Political Realities — Collections from macLYON & MoCAB Belgrade, on view from September 19, 2025, to January 4, 2026) On this special occasion, the associati

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Lyon Community Group
Lyon Community Group

Share your Experience and Provide Tips to other Japanese in Lyon

At InterNations, Japanese in Lyon can enjoy a platform on which they can share their experiences and tips on living abroad. France'se prefecture, once famous as the world's silk capital, has a great community of Japanese that can help you make the most of your expat experience.

  • Surf through our network of Japanese expats in Lyon and get to know the local expat crowd.
  • Join today to receive trustworthy, first-hand advice from fellow Japanese in our Lyon forum.
  • Take full advantage of the Expat Guide for Lyon and find useful information on your new hometown.

Meet up and Mingle with Japanese in Lyon at our International Events

The InterNations community in Lyon is also a very lively offline network. Our regular expat events organized by our Ambassadors at the best venues in town are a fantastic way to meet fellow Japanese in Lyon. The possibilities for interacting offline are sure to satisfy a wide range of tastes, from a hip dining experience in one of Lyon’s trendy restaurants to a joint trip to the Loire Valley, also known as the "Garden of France". Our InterNations events and activities are a great way to get to know other Japanese expats in your city and Japanese in France. Interested? Then simply sign up to become a member and you will soon be warmly welcomed among our Japanese living in Lyon.