- Gustavo De faz
The quality of InterNations' members convinced me to join. And I've indeed received a very warm welcome from fellow Lisbon expats..
InterNations – The Place for Japanese Living in Portugal
Want to connect with the expat community of Japanese in Portugal? 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 Algarve with?
InterNations Portugal offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in Portugal 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 Portugal is going very strong, with members having roots all across Japan - from Sapporo, over the Kansai Region to Tokyo.
Meet other Japanese at our events in Portugal
Attend our monthly events and activities for Japanese expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
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Meet other Japanese in Portugal
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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 Japanese to share your hobbies with
Tips and Advice on Portugal from Your Fellow Japanese Expats
Obviously, expat life in Portugal 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 Portuguese mentality and way of life. Japanese in Portugal are a part of our community, calling cities such as Porto, Faro, Lisbon, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow Japanese in Lisbon, 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 Portuguese InterNations Community!
- Our network is the best place to meet expats from Japan.
- On the Portugal 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 Lisbon, etc.
- The InterNations Places database for Portugal has information on the nearest Japanese embassy and many other institutions.
From the Algarve to the Serra da Estrela mountain range, the Douro Valley, you can meet supportive and friendly Japanese expats in Portugal on InterNations.
Meet and Mingle with Fellow Japanese in Portugal
Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in Portugal. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Portuguese cozido à Portuguesa, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Lisbon’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Portugal? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see the westernmost point of mainland Europe 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 Portugal!