Japanese in Lyon - Find Jobs, Events & other Expats

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

13,834

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.

Live Gospel Karaoke Night

6. March 2026, 20:30

4 attendees

Do you love singing? Do you enjoy gospel music or would you like to discover it? Then, this experience is for you! Join me for a live gospel karaoké evening with live music on Friday, March 6 (8:30p.m. to 10:30p.m.) at Intercontinental Lyon | Hôtel-Dieu. We will form a one-night choir. The lyrics

InterNations Lyon "International Women’s Day"

8. March 2026, 16:00

10 attendees

Let’s come together with music and a glass in hand to celebrate women around the world. 🎶 Exclusive short concert by the Lyon International Women’s Choir 🥂 Let’s raise a glass to the strength, diversity, and inspiration of women everywhere. Join us for a warm and joyful International Women’s Day

Le Petit Musee Du Vin :Visite & Degustation Immersive Du Vin

19. March 2026, 19:00

6 attendees

Le concept repose sur une idée claire : apprendre en s’amusant. Du travail de la vigne à la fermentation, en passant par les secrets de fabrication, tout est expliqué grâce à une scénographie interactive mêlant numérique et manipulation physique. On touche, on observe, on teste… et surtout, on comp

Improvisation Theatre in French

27. March 2026, 20:00

2 attendees

Come and enjoy french speaking improvisation theatre, we are an amateur theatre group, you can choose the themes of the scenes !!! thanks for booking your seat on https://www.billetweb.fr/masterclass33 we can share a drink afterwards

Want to meet other Japanese at our events?

Our Global Partners

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!