InterNations – The Place for Japanese Living in Spain

Want to connect with the expat community of Japanese in Spain? Looking for Japanese compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other Japanese expats to go on an excursion to the amazing beaches of the Costa del Sol and Costa de la Luz with?

InterNations Spain offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in Spain or are still in Japan planning your upcoming foreign assignment. InterNations is the leading platform among expatriates and global minds in all countries around the world. Needless to say, our community of Japanese expats in Spain is going very strong, with members having roots all across Japan - from Sapporo, over the Kansai Region to Tokyo.

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Jacques Paillard

Jacques Paillard

At the InterNations Events, I didn't only enjoy dancing the night away at some great venues, but I also got to know some great friends.

Katharina Berbner

Katharina Berbner

Thanks to InterNations, I found a good language school for expats to take intensive classes in Spanish and socialize a bit more.

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!

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Meet other Japanese at our events in Spain

Attend our monthly events and activities for Japanese expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Chinese New Year Afternoon Coffee & Walk
Chinese New Year Afternoon Coffee & Walk
Let's enjoy the nice weather and afternoon coffee at Retiro Park on Chinese New Year, get to know each other, learn something new and share interesting ideas for 2026. After coffee, we can have a short walk in the park and to the train station.
Let's enjoy the nice weather and afternoon coffee at Retiro Park on Chinese New Year, get to know each other, learn something new and share interesting ideas for 2026. After coffee, we can have a short walk in the park and to the train station.
InterNations Alicante Mardi Gras Party
InterNations Alicante Mardi Gras Party
It is time to shake off the winter blues, and get colorful, so let's celebrate Carnival. Join us for drinks, music and great company, and don't forget your best or most hilarious costume, as there will be a prize for Best Dressed. If you do not feel like wearing a costume, no problem at all, you ca
It is time to shake off the winter blues, and get colorful, so let's celebrate Carnival. Join us for drinks, music and great company, and don't forget your best or most hilarious costume, as there will be a prize for Best Dressed. If you do not feel like wearing a costume, no problem at all, you ca
Book Group Meeting.
Book Group Meeting.
Our second meeting in the new year in Malaga ! It's time to meet again to inspire each other with a nice talk about our favorite authors and books. Our February meeting is here !
Our second meeting in the new year in Malaga ! It's time to meet again to inspire each other with a nice talk about our favorite authors and books. Our February meeting is here !
Change of Plans. Let's Go for Asado F-B. No More Milangas!
***EVENT CHANGED *** Our friendly bear says it is still cold to get up to start fire early in the morning, so let's try something different again. **** As usual, fist pay, first in, max 25 places available **** 🍖 The plan is to go to Papanato Poblenou to have a barbecue free buffet, as much as y
***EVENT CHANGED *** Our friendly bear says it is still cold to get up to start fire early in the morning, so let's try something different again. **** As usual, fist pay, first in, max 25 places available **** 🍖 The plan is to go to Papanato Poblenou to have a barbecue free buffet, as much as y

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Our Global Partners

Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

DinnerNations Group
DinnerNations Group
Global Professionals Group
Global Professionals Group
Wine Tasting Group
Wine Tasting Group
Yoga & Wellness Group
Yoga & Wellness Group

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Tips and Advice on Spain from Your Fellow Japanese Expats

Obviously, expat life in Spain goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow Japanese is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the Spanish mentality and way of life. Japanese in Spain are a part of our community, calling cities such as Barcelona, Sevilla, Madrid, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow Japanese in Madrid, for example.

Wondering where to shop for Japanese delicatessen, want to discuss your national team's latest match, or simply talk to someone in your native language? Become a member of the Spanish InterNations Community!

  • Our network is the best place to meet expats from Japan.
  • On the Spain Expat Forums, you can get competent answers to all your expat-related questions: how to find a babysitter fluent in your mother tongue, where to get sushi and sashimi in Madrid, etc.
  • The InterNations Places database for Spain has information on the nearest Japanese embassy and many other institutions.

From the amazing beaches of the Costa del Sol and Costa de la Luz to the thriving capital, the vibrant Catalonian coastal city of Barcelona, you can meet supportive and friendly Japanese expats in Spain on InterNations.

Meet and Mingle with Fellow Japanese in Spain

Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in Spain. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Spanish paella, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Madrid’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Spain? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see Galicia's pilgrimage sites at Santiago de Compostela and other beautiful landmarks.

Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from Japan and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Konbanwa from our Japanese living in Spain!

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