Events
Meetups and events for foreign professionals.
15 hours ago · Tokyo International Friends & Events (TIFE) is Tokyo's largest international community — 35,000+ members from 69+ countries, founded in 2015. We host 50+ events every month: language exchanges, international parties, sports, karaoke.
Japan has one of the world's richest hobby cultures — with dedicated communities, specialist shops, and clubs for virtually every interest — and these communities are among the most effective paths for foreign residents to build genuine friendships.
Jul 7, 2026 · The good news? Once you understand how to join community groups in Japan as a foreigner, the doors open faster than you might expect.
July 4, 2025 - If you're seeking a modern lifestyle and a strong economy, the life of an expat in Japan is for you. InterNations is the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 420 cities around the world. Meet fellow global minds.
1 day ago · Many meetup groups only organize events. We focus on building long-term community. Structured recurring events Friendly atmosphere for newcomers Diverse international members Real human connections offline Trusted by thousands of expats.
Overview of the main expat community networks in Japan — international meetup groups, language-exchange circles, sports clubs, and online forums by city.
Community event platform hosting socialising, cultural, and sports events for expats and Japanese alike across Tokyo and Osaka; 50,000+ members across platforms.
Tech Conferences in Tokyo - dev.events
(dev.events)
A continuously updated directory of upcoming developer and tech conferences in Tokyo.
Startup Grind Tokyo
(startupgrind.com)
The Tokyo chapter of the global Startup Grind community, running regular founder/investor events.
Tech Meetups in Tokyo
(tokyodev.com)
A maintained list of recurring meetups (Tokyo Go, HN Tokyo, and others) rather than one-off conferences - better if you want to show up regularly, not just once.
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 - Official Events
(sushitech-startup.metro.tokyo.lg.jp)
Tokyo Metropolitan Government's own startup event series - a reasonable entry point if you're trying to meet other founders without already knowing where to look.