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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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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.

Afternoon Film Screening at the Comedia: ‘Ni Vue Ni Connue’

27. October 2026, 15:30

1 attendees

Hello! I suggest we go and see « Ni vue, ni connue » at the cinema. It’s the new comedy starring Isabelle Huppert and Sandrine Kiberlain. An hour and 55 minutes of laughs and a glimpse behind the scenes of the film industry. The reviews seem very enthusiastic. 😄

Hyrox Meet & Move

1. November 2026, 11:00

1 attendees

Ready to move, sweat and connect? Join our Hyrox Meet & Move session at AMFIT Studio — a dynamic, all‑levels workout that blends functional training, technique and fun partner challenges. No previous experience needed. Just bring your energy and the desire to improve, move and meet new people. Af

Alphonse Mucha Exhibition: the Master of Art Nouveau

6. November 2026, 18:30

11 attendees

Join us to discover Alphonse Mucha, the iconic master of Art Nouveau, through more than 90 original works. Posters, drawings and paintings reveal how women, nature and spirituality shaped his unique artistic universe. Immersive and interactive installations will make the experience even more captiva

An Evening in Charbonniéres.... 7 Rooftop

14. November 2026, 19:00

19 attendees

a special evening starting with a drink, a free italian buffet and slowly... good music: disco, funk and 80's. The bus stops just in front of the place and you have a park place directly under the building for 1,5 E

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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!