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

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

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Meet other Norwegians at our events in Japan

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

Lets’s dance and say goodbye to 20024 and welcome 2025! We’re dancing All Night Long! 😂 Come and join us on Kitsune Kyoto’s dance floors! Each floor has a different mood! And music to your likin
Dec 31, 2024, 10:30 PM
1 attendee
The public transportation is running overnight on the New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Hatsumoude is a Japanese New Year's tradition of visiting a Shinto shrine or Buddhist temple for the first tim
Jan 11, 2025, 10:00 AM
84 attendees
2025 has officially arrived, and we say it’s going to be sweet!! 🍰 Let’s get to know each other in a homey atmosphere over food, drinks, and… you guessed it… sweets! InterNations is a community for
2025 is here and why not start it off right with some cosmopolitan mingling and socializing in the form of a Shinnenkai. A Shinnenkai is the Japanese tradition of welcoming the arrival of the New Ye

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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.

    Find other Norwegians to share your hobbies with

    Tips and Advice on Japan from Your Fellow Norwegian Expats

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

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

    • Our network is the best place to meet expats from Norway.
    • On the Japan 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 lutefisk in Tokyo, etc.
    • The InterNations Places database for Japan has information on the nearest Norwegian embassy and many other institutions.

    From Shikoku, the smallest island, famous for its 88-temple pilgrimage to the scenic Japanese Alps, you can meet supportive and friendly Norwegian expats in Japan on InterNations.

    Meet and Mingle with Fellow Norwegians in Japan

    Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in Japan. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Japanese sushi and sashimi, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Tokyo’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Japan? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see Hokkaido's wide open spaces and snowy frontier and other beautiful landmarks.

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