InterNations – The Place for Japanese Living in the USA

Want to connect with the expat community of Japanese in the United States? 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 pleasantly mild Pacific Northwest with?

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

Brian Norris

Brian Norris

When first moving to Washington, D.C., I didn't know many people outside of the office. InterNations has changed that with some exciting events.

Caroline Stiles

Caroline Stiles

In such an international city such as Washington, D.C. InterNations holds great events for everyone to network and enjoy themselves.

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!

Meet other Japanese at our events in the United States

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

Screening @ Academy Museum
Screening @ Academy Museum
1991 animated feature, Beauty and the Beast is Bill Condon’s live-action musical starring Emma Watson as Belle, Dan Stevens as the “Beast,” and Luke Evans as Gaston. Fully geared up with spectacular visual elements, this fairy tale fantasy is realized into a tangible world... of magic, made possible
1991 animated feature, Beauty and the Beast is Bill Condon’s live-action musical starring Emma Watson as Belle, Dan Stevens as the “Beast,” and Luke Evans as Gaston. Fully geared up with spectacular visual elements, this fairy tale fantasy is realized into a tangible world... of magic, made possible
Candlelight: Tribute to Whitney Houston
Candlelight: Tribute to Whitney Houston
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Atlanta. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Whitney Houston at The (...) Protected content (...) under the gentle glow of candlelight. Tentative Program
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Atlanta. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Whitney Houston at The (...) Protected content (...) under the gentle glow of candlelight. Tentative Program
Friday Happy Hour in Mountain View
Friday Happy Hour in Mountain View
Join us on (...) Protected content (...) We’ve got outdoor tables, great company, and plenty of cheers to the weekend. Bring your good mood and let’s kick off Friday right! 🎉
Join us on (...) Protected content (...) We’ve got outdoor tables, great company, and plenty of cheers to the weekend. Bring your good mood and let’s kick off Friday right! 🎉
The BOHO Market at Richardson: Support Local Artists
The BOHO Market at Richardson: Support Local Artists
Join us on Friday at (...) Protected content (...) There will local artists including some of our members. Stop by early to enjoy happy hour specials at one of several onsite restaurants, grab your drink to-go to sip in the courtyard while listening to live music, peruse a variety of specialty
Join us on Friday at (...) Protected content (...) There will local artists including some of our members. Stop by early to enjoy happy hour specials at one of several onsite restaurants, grab your drink to-go to sip in the courtyard while listening to live music, peruse a variety of specialty

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.

Professional Networking Group
Professional Networking Group
Arts & Culture Group
Arts & Culture Group
Sports Club Group
Sports Club Group
City Trotters Group
City Trotters Group

Tips and Advice on the USA from Your Fellow Japanese Expats

Obviously, expat life in the\ USA 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 American mentality and way of life. Japanese in the\ USA are a part of our community, calling cities such as New\ York\ City, Los\ Angeles, Washington\ D.C., and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow Japanese in Washington\ D.C., 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 American InterNations Community!

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

From the\ pleasantly\ mild\ Pacific\ Northwest to the\ picturesque\ landscapes\ of\ the\ South, you can meet supportive and friendly Japanese expats in the\ USA on InterNations.

Meet and Mingle with Fellow Japanese in the USA

Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in the\ USA. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some American st■\ turkey, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Washington\ D.C.’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover the\ USA? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see the\ Sierras\ of\ California 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 the\ USA!