InterNations - A Great Place for Japanese in New York

Konbanwa to all of our Japanese in New York! Would you like to meet Japanese expats in New York? No matter whether you are looking to find reliable information or simply want to get advice from fellow Japanese in New York, 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 New York.

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!

Javier Vazquez

Javier Vazquez

Even in a crowded city like the Big Apple you can easily get lost. With InterNations I've made some really good friends and also added to my business contacts.

Noemi Roussel

Noemi Roussel

The top events organized in the New York chapter helped me get to know expat women from France and many other countries all over the world.

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 New York

62,388
members in New York
685
Japanese members
44
monthly events
2,120
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Meet fellow Japanese at our events in New York

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

LGBTQ Intercollegiate Alumni Party at the Gibson in Brooklyn
Join us for an evening of networking and socializing for LGBTQ graduates of Ivy League and other schools with LGBTQ alumni associations. The Gibson has an excellent whisky and beer selection as well as great cocktails. Best of all, it's spacious with friendly staff and there's plenty of room to mix
Join us for an evening of networking and socializing for LGBTQ graduates of Ivy League and other schools with LGBTQ alumni associations. The Gibson has an excellent whisky and beer selection as well as great cocktails. Best of all, it's spacious with friendly staff and there's plenty of room to mix
Rigoletto by the River
Rigoletto by the River
5pm-7:30pm: Rigoletto 7:30pm-8:30pm: Bite / drinks at a nearby cafe Enjoy a free outdoor screening of Verdi’s Rigoletto, filmed during a spectacular staging at Austria’s Bregenz Festival, home of the world’s largest floating stage. Verdi’s enduring classic pairs some of opera’s most recognizable
5pm-7:30pm: Rigoletto 7:30pm-8:30pm: Bite / drinks at a nearby cafe Enjoy a free outdoor screening of Verdi’s Rigoletto, filmed during a spectacular staging at Austria’s Bregenz Festival, home of the world’s largest floating stage. Verdi’s enduring classic pairs some of opera’s most recognizable
InterNations Official Event – IN TAKES OVER TIMES SQUARE!🗽📸✨
Get ready for a very special InterNations NYC evening! Photos from our latest 'International Photo Shoot & Picnic in Central Park' event will be featured in an InterNations NYC photo showcase on a Times Square screen, and we want to experience this moment together!📸 Come join us in the heart of M
Get ready for a very special InterNations NYC evening! Photos from our latest 'International Photo Shoot & Picnic in Central Park' event will be featured in an InterNations NYC photo showcase on a Times Square screen, and we want to experience this moment together!📸 Come join us in the heart of M
InterNations NYC☀️🌇 Endless Summer Soirée at Versa Rooftop 🍸🌍
Join us for an unforgettable Endless Summer Soirée at Versa, where we'll keep the warmth, energy, and carefree spirit of summer alive against one of Manhattan's most spectacular rooftop settings. Perched above Midtown, Versa offers breathtaking views of the Empire State Building and the Hudson Rive
Join us for an unforgettable Endless Summer Soirée at Versa, where we'll keep the warmth, energy, and carefree spirit of summer alive against one of Manhattan's most spectacular rooftop settings. Perched above Midtown, Versa offers breathtaking views of the Empire State Building and the Hudson Rive

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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!

Experiential Group
Experiential Group
Around the Big Apple Group
Around the Big Apple Group
After Work Group
After Work Group
Socializing Over Art Group
Socializing Over Art Group

Share your Experience and Provide Tips to other Japanese in New York

At InterNations, Japanese in New York can enjoy a platform on which they can share their experiences and tips on living abroad. "Big Apple", or the "City That Never Sleeps", 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 New York and get to know the local expat crowd.
  • Join today to receive trustworthy, first-hand advice from fellow Japanese in our New York forum.
  • Take full advantage of the Expat Guide for New York and find useful information on your new hometown.

Meet up and Mingle with Japanese in New York at our International Events

The InterNations community in New York 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 New York. The possibilities for interacting offline are sure to satisfy a wide range of tastes, from a hip dining experience in one of New York’s trendy restaurants to a joint trip to the picturesque landscapes of the South. Our InterNations events and activities are a great way to get to know other Japanese expats in your city and Japanese in the USA. Interested? Then simply sign up to become a member and you will soon be warmly welcomed among our Japanese living in New York.