- Jan-Peter van Tijk
I wish I'd found ֳŻ sooner: It would have made my first few month as an expat in London much less overwhelming.
ֳŻ – The Place for Japanese Living in the UK
Want to connect with the expat community of Japanese in the United Kingdom? 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 outstanding beauty of the Cotswolds, "the Heart of England" with?
ֳŻ the UK offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in the UK or are still in Japan planning your upcoming foreign assignment. ֳŻ is the leading platform among expatriates and global minds in all countries around the world. Needless to say, our community of Japanese expats in the UK 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 the United Kingdom
Attend our monthly events and activities for Japanese expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
Want to meet other Japanese at our events?
Meet other Japanese in the United Kingdom
Our Global Partners
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 ֳŻ 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 the UK from Your Fellow Japanese Expats
Obviously, expat life in the UK 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 British mentality and way of life. Japanese in the UK are a part of our community, calling cities such as Glasgow, Cardiff, London, and many others home. You can use ֳŻ to look for fellow Japanese in London, 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 British ֳŻ Community!
- Our network is the best place to meet expats from Japan.
- On the the UK 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 London, etc.
- The ֳŻ Places database for the UK has information on the nearest Japanese embassy and many other institutions.
From the outstanding beauty of the Cotswolds, "the Heart of England" to Scotland's mist-shrouded highlands, you can meet supportive and friendly Japanese expats in the UK on ֳŻ.
Meet and Mingle with Fellow Japanese in the UK
Additionally, ֳŻ hosts regular expat events and activities in the UK. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some British roast beef, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in London’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover the UK? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see the royal fortress and St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh's Old Town 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 ֳŻ membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Konbanwa from our Japanese living in the UK!
- Jan-Peter van Tijk
I wish I'd found ֳŻ sooner: It would have made my first few month as an expat in London much less overwhelming.
- Therese Yeboah
For me, the ֳŻ events are the best part. I attend almost every get-together and always get to know lots of friendly fellow expats.
