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  • Meet Japanese in Lyon

  • Get information in our Lyon guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Lyon

  • Paul O'Doherty

    I am excited about meeting so many open-minded people, who are willing to help a total stranger enjoy Lyon.

InterNations - A Great Place for Japanese in Lyon

Konbanwa to all of our Japanese in Lyon! Would you like to meet Japanese expats in Lyon? No matter whether you are looking to find reliable information or simply want to get advice from fellow Japanese in Lyon, our Japanese members will be able to tell you where to watch your favorite team’s next match on TV, or where to find the best sushi and sashimi in Lyon.

We welcome you to join the InterNations community of Japanese abroad. The members of the vibrant Japanese expat community come from Tokyo, the Kansai Region, Sapporo and many others places in Japan!

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Lyon

13,834
members in Lyon
73
Japanese members
9
monthly events
15
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Meet fellow Japanese at our events in Lyon

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Japanese in Lyon.

Apr 26, 2025, 5:00 PM
11 attendees
Barbara and her group of improvisational theater enthusiasts invite us to their show "Impulsion." I'm sure we'll have a great time! Let's reserve our ticket by calling 06 07 43 21 09! To continue thi
Apr 29, 2025, 7:00 PM
26 attendees
Join Us for an After-Work Gathering in Lyon! We are excited to invite you to an exclusive Internations Network Expats event. Step into an evening inspired by friendship, sharing, and curiosity—values

Want to meet other Japanese at our events?

  • Community Member
    From Japan, living in Lyon
  • Community Member
    From Japan, living in Lyon
  • Community Member
    From Japan, living in Lyon
  • Community Member
    From Japan, living in Lyon
  • Community Member
    From Japan, living in Lyon

Meet other Japanese in Lyon

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

Find other Japanese to share your hobbies with

Share your Experience and Provide Tips to other Japanese in Lyon

At InterNations, Japanese in Lyon can enjoy a platform on which they can share their experiences and tips on living abroad. France'se prefecture, once famous as the world's silk capital, has a great community of Japanese that can help you make the most of your expat experience.

  • Surf through our network of Japanese expats in Lyon and get to know the local expat crowd.
  • Join today to receive trustworthy, first-hand advice from fellow Japanese in our Lyon forum.
  • Take full advantage of the Expat Guide for Lyon and find useful information on your new hometown.

Meet up and Mingle with Japanese in Lyon at our International Events

The InterNations community in Lyon is also a very lively offline network. Our regular expat events organized by our Ambassadors at the best venues in town are a fantastic way to meet fellow Japanese in Lyon. The possibilities for interacting offline are sure to satisfy a wide range of tastes, from a hip dining experience in one of Lyon’s trendy restaurants to a joint trip to the Loire Valley, also known as the "Garden of France". Our InterNations events and activities are a great way to get to know other Japanese expats in your city and Japanese in France. Interested? Then simply sign up to become a member and you will soon be warmly welcomed among our Japanese living in Lyon.