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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!

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Lyon

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members in Lyon

Japanese members

monthly events

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.

Conférence ESCP - Carrefour

3. December 2025, 18:45

3 attendees

Bonjour à toutes et à tous, Nous avons le plaisir de vous convier à notre prochaine soirée ESCP Alumni région AURA, le mercredi 03 décembre 2025 dès 19h au Fourvière Hôtel, avec la présence exceptionnelle de Benoît Soury, Directeur Exécutif Carrefour Proximité France & Directeur Marché Bio Groupe.

InterNations Lyon December Party

10. December 2025, 19:30

60 attendees

Dear all, let’s gather once more and joyfully say goodbye to the unforgettable year 2025! We’ve shared so many wonderful moments throughout the year. We’ve met new people, maybe made new friends. With gratitude, let’s raise a toast to the year that’s ending and welcome the one that’s on its way! 🎉✨

Hiking La Croix Des Barons

14. December 2025, 08:20

30 attendees

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

🎉 Cheers to the New Year!

12. January 2026, 19:30

30 attendees

Let’s Sparkle into the New Year! Two years in a row, we’ve launched the New Year with Cintra’s champagne gourmand — bubbles, bites, and pure joy! Le Cintra is a cult Lyon brasserie, full of memories - you can feel it in the air. On top of that, the cozy winter atmosphere, with its warm wooden inter

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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!