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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.
Meet other Swiss at our events in Japan
Attend our monthly events and activities for Swiss expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
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Meet other Swiss in Japan
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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 Swiss to share your hobbies with
Find Tips and Advice on Japan from Swiss Expats
Of course, expat living in Japan is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Swiss 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 Swiss in Japan, residing in Tokyo, Sapporo, the Kansai Region and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Swiss in Tokyo or Swiss in Osaka.
If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Swiss 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 Switzerland 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 rösti in Sapporo.
- Search the InterNations Places database for Japan to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Swiss 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 Swiss expats in Japan.
Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Swiss 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 Switzerland and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Grüezi, salut, buongiorno, bainvegni from our Swiss living in Japan!