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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.

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Meet other Russians at our events in Japan

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

We’re dancing for 2 nights in a row until morning @ Osaka’s stylish nightclub, Club Ammona! From 10pm until 4am. You can join in anytime during the night, on Friday and Saturday. Everybody has to sh
We’re dancing for 2 nights in a row until morning @ Osaka’s stylish nightclub, Club Ammona! From 10pm until 4am. You can join in anytime during the night, on Friday and Saturday. Everybody has to sh
The luck of the Irish is here again as we take time to enjoy some nice time out work to enjoy a cool networking weekend for St. Patrick's Day. Located in a very well-known business district in Akasa
Spring is here, and cherry blossoms are in full bloom! Let’s get together for the first spring event of the year and enjoy a nice evening out on the terrace!🌸🍸🌃✨

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    From Russia, living in Nagoya
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    From Russia, living in Osaka
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    From Russia, living in Kobe
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    From Russia, living in Nagoya
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    From Russia, living in Kobe
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    From Russia, living in Kobe
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    From Russia, living in Osaka
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    From Russia, living in Kobe
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    From Russia, living in Nagoya

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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 Russians to share your hobbies with

Find Tips and Advice on Japan from Russian Expats

Of course, expat living in Japan is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Russians is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Japanese way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Russians in Japan, residing in Tokyo, Sapporo, the Kansai Region and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Russians in Tokyo or Russians in Osaka.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Russian food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the Japanese InterNations Community:

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Russia in Japan.
  • Obtain and share insider tips in our Japan Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get borscht in Sapporo.
  • Search the InterNations Places database for Japan to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Russian embassy.

From Shikoku, the smallest island, famous for its 88-temple pilgrimage to the scenic Japanese Alps, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Russian expats in Japan.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Russians in Japan

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Japan. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Japanese sushi and sashimi, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Tokyo’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see the semi-tropical southern island of Okinawa as well as other beautiful landmarks in Japan.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from Russia and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Privet from our Russians living in Japan!