InterNations – The Place for Japanese Living in Turkey

Want to connect with the expat community of Japanese in Turkey? 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 Bosporus with?

InterNations Turkey offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in Turkey 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 Turkey is going very strong, with members having roots all across Japan - from Sapporo, over the Kansai Region to Tokyo.

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Sven Baudach

Sven Baudach

My business partners, also mainly expats, and me, we always use the wonderful InterNations Events as an informal get-togethers.

Maggy Roswick

Maggy Roswick

With all the great information and contacts provided by InterNations, it was no big deal to get settled in Istanbul.

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 Turkey

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

Korean Food Love | by Popular Request!
Korean Food Love | by Popular Request!
🇰🇷 We can’t stop loving Korean food! 🤍 Let’s go to this casual spot this time! 🍴✨ Check out the menu here 👇👀 (...) Protected content (...) Please click “Attend” only if you’re 100% sure you can make it 🙏✨
🇰🇷 We can’t stop loving Korean food! 🤍 Let’s go to this casual spot this time! 🍴✨ Check out the menu here 👇👀 (...) Protected content (...) Please click “Attend” only if you’re 100% sure you can make it 🙏✨
Let's Walk and Talk
Let's Walk and Talk
Slow walking helps calm your nervous system and lowers stress hormones, and sharing thoughts while moving helps process feelings more naturally and encourages listening rather than reacting. So Let's meet at Özgürlük park in Göztepe, and have a nice slow walk and talk.
Slow walking helps calm your nervous system and lowers stress hormones, and sharing thoughts while moving helps process feelings more naturally and encourages listening rather than reacting. So Let's meet at Özgürlük park in Göztepe, and have a nice slow walk and talk.
Terminal Kadıköy Coffee & Dinner
Terminal Kadıköy Coffee & Dinner
Dear Coffee Lovers, Let’s come together for a cozy and inspiring evening ☕✨ We’ll start by meeting at a well-known café in Terminal Kadıköy — a perfect place to slow down, connect, and enjoy meaningful conversations. While we enjoy our coffees, we’ll talk about the films that moved us, share quick
Dear Coffee Lovers, Let’s come together for a cozy and inspiring evening ☕✨ We’ll start by meeting at a well-known café in Terminal Kadıköy — a perfect place to slow down, connect, and enjoy meaningful conversations. While we enjoy our coffees, we’ll talk about the films that moved us, share quick
InterNations Izmir: City Center Vibes
InterNations Izmir: City Center Vibes
Hello everyone! This February, we’re meeting at Wannabe Pizza Bar — a small, cozy spot in the heart of the city, perfect for relaxed chats and an easy Friday night. Drinks and handmade pizzas to start, chats that flow naturally… Later on, a DJ set quietly takes over and carries the night forward.
Hello everyone! This February, we’re meeting at Wannabe Pizza Bar — a small, cozy spot in the heart of the city, perfect for relaxed chats and an easy Friday night. Drinks and handmade pizzas to start, chats that flow naturally… Later on, a DJ set quietly takes over and carries the night forward.

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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.

Weekend Activities Group
Weekend Activities Group
Out of the Office Group
Out of the Office Group
Singles Group
Singles Group
Trekking & Hiking Group
Trekking & Hiking Group

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Tips and Advice on Turkey from Your Fellow Japanese Expats

Obviously, expat life in Turkey 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 Turkish mentality and way of life. Japanese in Turkey are a part of our community, calling cities such as Ankara, Antalya, Istanbul, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow Japanese in Istanbul, 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 Turkish InterNations Community!

  • Our network is the best place to meet expats from Japan.
  • On the Turkey 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 Istanbul, etc.
  • The InterNations Places database for Turkey has information on the nearest Japanese embassy and many other institutions.

From the Bosporus to Aegean Turkey, between the azure sea and silvery olive groves, you can meet supportive and friendly Japanese expats in Turkey on InterNations.

Meet and Mingle with Fellow Japanese in Turkey

Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in Turkey. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Turkish köfte, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Istanbul’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Turkey? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see the heavily forested mountains near the Black Sea 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 Turkey!

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