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51ԹϺ- A Great Place for Japanese in San Francisco

Konbanwa to all of our Japanese in San Francisco! Would you like to meet Japanese expats in San Francisco? No matter whether you are looking to find reliable information or simply want to get advice from fellow Japanese in San Francisco, 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 San Francisco.

We welcome you to join the 51ԹϺcommunity of Japanese abroad. The members of the vibrant Japanese expat community come from Tokyo, the Kansai Region, Sapporo and many others places in Japan!

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Raul Gonzales

Raul Gonzales

Thanks to InterNations, I quickly found useful tips of where to search for a flat. And I met great global minds at the same time.

Li Wang

Li Wang

As I already connected with several Chinese women before moving to San Francisco, I quickly felt at home here.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love 51ԹϺin San Francisco

19,019
members in San Francisco
199
Japanese members
19
monthly events
10
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow Japanese at our events in San Francisco

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

West Bay Opera TOSCA - FREE Preview in Palo Alto
You are invited to a very special evening: a free opera preview for 51ԹϺMembers Come join us for an hour-long guided tour of Tosca Synopsis of the opera here: https://www.wbopera.org/tosca-2026 Performance starts at 7pm sharp and ends at 8pm with the reception immediately following. If yo
You are invited to a very special evening: a free opera preview for 51ԹϺMembers Come join us for an hour-long guided tour of Tosca Synopsis of the opera here: https://www.wbopera.org/tosca-2026 Performance starts at 7pm sharp and ends at 8pm with the reception immediately following. If yo
West Bay Opera TOSCA - Opening Night in Palo Alto
You are invited to the Opening Night of TOSCA! 51ԹϺMembers- for a group of 10 we can get discounted tickets at 50% off! Gather your friends! Synopsis of the opera here: https://www.wbopera.org/tosca-2026 Performance starts at 7pm. It's a wonderful experience in an intimate theater in Pal
You are invited to the Opening Night of TOSCA! 51ԹϺMembers- for a group of 10 we can get discounted tickets at 50% off! Gather your friends! Synopsis of the opera here: https://www.wbopera.org/tosca-2026 Performance starts at 7pm. It's a wonderful experience in an intimate theater in Pal
Matisse at Free MOMA Day + Brunch at the Grove—Save the Date!
Join me for SFMOMA's Free Community Day on Sunday, May 24, featuring admission to the new exhibition—Matisse's Femme au chapeau: A Modern Scandal. After, we'll migrate to the Grove for our usual nourishing conversation over food and drink. For now, there are no links for reserving tickets, but the
Join me for SFMOMA's Free Community Day on Sunday, May 24, featuring admission to the new exhibition—Matisse's Femme au chapeau: A Modern Scandal. After, we'll migrate to the Grove for our usual nourishing conversation over food and drink. For now, there are no links for reserving tickets, but the
51ԹϺSan Francisco  May Fête @ Barbarossa Lounge
Come join us for the "May Fête" on Saturday, May 30th. We return once again at 18:30 (6:30pm) to the SPECTACULAR Barbarossa Lounge, a Barbary Coast inspired bar/lounge with a unique, modern and elegant atmosphere, located in Jackson Square. It promises to be an amazing evening for you to catch up wi
Come join us for the "May Fête" on Saturday, May 30th. We return once again at 18:30 (6:30pm) to the SPECTACULAR Barbarossa Lounge, a Barbary Coast inspired bar/lounge with a unique, modern and elegant atmosphere, located in Jackson Square. It promises to be an amazing evening for you to catch up wi

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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 51ԹϺGroups, 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!

Language Exchange Group
Language Exchange Group
Night Out Group
Night Out Group
Outdoor Adventures Group
Outdoor Adventures Group
Film Lovers Group
Film Lovers Group

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Share your Experience and Provide Tips to other Japanese in San Francisco

At InterNations, Japanese in San Francisco can enjoy a platform on which they can share their experiences and tips on living abroad. The "Golden Gate City" 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 San Francisco and get to know the local expat crowd.
  • Join today to receive trustworthy, first-hand advice from fellow Japanese in our San Francisco forum.
  • Take full advantage of the Expat Guide for San Francisco and find useful information on your new hometown.

Meet up and Mingle with Japanese in San Francisco at our International Events

The 51ԹϺcommunity in San Francisco 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 San Francisco. The possibilities for interacting offline are sure to satisfy a wide range of tastes, from a hip dining experience in one of San Francisco’s trendy restaurants to a joint trip to the picturesque landscapes of the South. Our 51ԹϺevents and activities are a great way to get to know other Japanese expats in your city and Japanese in the USA. Interested? Then simply sign up to become a member and you will soon be warmly welcomed among our Japanese living in San Francisco.

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