InterNations — A Community for American Expats in Tokyo

Hello to all Americans in Tokyo! Are you interested in getting to know fellow expats in Tokyo? Looking for advice from other Americans, e.g. wondering if there are any bars in Tokyo which will be showing your favorite baseball or American football team’s upcoming match or where to go in town for stuffed turkey?

Although Tokyo has lots to offer, you might be wondering where and how you can meet other Americans in the city. Luckily, InterNations is here to make this easier for you! You’re warmly invited to join the InterNations community. Within our international network in Tokyo, there’s a vibrant circle of American expats from all regions of USA, including New York City, Los Angeles, and beyond.

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Edmund Taylor

Edmund Taylor

Tokyo has so much to offer and InterNations made it much easier to become acclimated to life in this bustling city.

Marina Salgado

Marina Salgado

In such a huge city, InterNations has created great events for expats to meet in Tokyo.

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 Tokyo

37,880
members in Tokyo
4,460
American members
28
monthly events
923
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Connect at Our Events in Tokyo

Attend our monthly events and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expats and fellow Americans in Tokyo. From sailing to spirituality, there is sure to be something for everyone! In most communities, there are also monthly Newcomers’ Events especially for those who have recently joined the American community in Tokyo. Take this chance to mingle and meet other expats and global minds in Tokyo.

Fun Language & Culture Exchange
Fun Language & Culture Exchange
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Welcome to "Fun Language & Culture Exchange"! We will enjoy "Language and Culture Exchange" in a fun way together as follows. (...) Protected content (...) < Overview > 1. Icebreak: Introduction, small talk 2. Language & Culture exchange ・Small groups of 4 or 5 people ・Rotate the languages a
InterNations Tokyo Bonenkai Event 2025 @ R2 SUPPER CLUB
InterNations Tokyo Bonenkai Event 2025 @ R2 SUPPER CLUB
2025 year-end is now here and how best to wrap things up. Answer: Bonenkai A Bonenkai is a traditional Japanese year-end party that translates to "forget the year party". Held in December, these gatherings of friends or coworkers involve food, drinks, and revelry to leave the past year's worries
2025 year-end is now here and how best to wrap things up. Answer: Bonenkai A Bonenkai is a traditional Japanese year-end party that translates to "forget the year party". Held in December, these gatherings of friends or coworkers involve food, drinks, and revelry to leave the past year's worries
InterNations Tokyo December Newcomers’ Event
InterNations Tokyo December Newcomers’ Event
Are you new to Tokyo? Are you new to InterNations? Then this event is for you! Let’s learn about what InterNations is all about! Let’s meet in a small group, socialize and make new friends. This cozy bar provides happy hour drinks until 19:00! It costs 990 yen with 3 drink coupons (you can switch
Are you new to Tokyo? Are you new to InterNations? Then this event is for you! Let’s learn about what InterNations is all about! Let’s meet in a small group, socialize and make new friends. This cozy bar provides happy hour drinks until 19:00! It costs 990 yen with 3 drink coupons (you can switch
InterNations Tokyo Official December Event @New Venue: Jam17
Terrific Tokyo skyline views, 5 Stars ahead, your personal assigned staff and VIP privacy are awaiting. This truly unique location is more than worthy for a special event. The Shinjuku station itself is the world's busiest transportation hub. This exclusive venue hosts regularly private VIP gathe
Terrific Tokyo skyline views, 5 Stars ahead, your personal assigned staff and VIP privacy are awaiting. This truly unique location is more than worthy for a special event. The Shinjuku station itself is the world's busiest transportation hub. This exclusive venue hosts regularly private VIP gathe

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Why Americans move abroad … (and do they like it?)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys for expats — Expat Insider — where we ask people living around the world about every aspect of expat life. We’ve rounded up key facts about the typical American expat: what motivated them to move to a new country, what they enjoy about life abroad, as well as what they struggle with the most.

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Find People Who Share Your Passions

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!

Professional Networking Group
Professional Networking Group
DinnerNations Group
DinnerNations Group
Yokohama Meetings Group
Yokohama Meetings Group
Museums & Exhibitions Group
Museums & Exhibitions Group

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Enjoy the International Experience with InterNations

  • Browse our network of members to get to know American expats in Tokyo and connect with others.
  • Take part in our expat forums to get firsthand tips and information from fellow Americans in Tokyo.
  • Meet other American expats and global minds at 600 monthly official events and share your interests at more than 4,600 monthly activities in Tokyo and across the globe.

InterNations provides an easy, casual way to get to know expats from the USA and further afield in your local community. Sound good? Then let us welcome you into our Tokyo Community today!

Meet Fellow Americans in Tokyo at Our Events

Our community in Tokyo is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Tokyo’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other American expats to explore Shikoku, the smallest island, famous for its 88-temple pilgrimage. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from the USA in your local community as well as Americans in Japan nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Americans living in Tokyo!

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