r/tokyoirl

Hey! I’m a Japanese based in Tokyo. I recently started creating content about Tokyo and Japan for travelers, and I’d love to meet people who are also interested in content creation. Since the content is for international travelers, I’m especially interested in connecting with foreigners living in Japan who can bring a different perspective on things that might seem ordinary to Japanese people. It’d be fun to explore Tokyo, shoot some videos, share ideas, and create something together. No experience needed — if you’re interested, let’s connect!

Pretty much exploring the city and like doing it with others. If you're either a group or an individual who feel the same way, let me know!

Some thoughts on what to do:

In the few days I have left I was thinking of going to Yokahama, Ginza, and maybe Chiba, but open to other ideas. Also thinking of going to some party or bar at nighf but don't really know which one. There's the Jelly Jelly bar that's a nice board game bar where you can sit with locals. Maybe explore coffee houses? Pretty much open to a bunch of things :)

living in Shinjuku! I’m looking for friends around the area to hang out with and explore Tokyo on weekends. We can study together, talk about random/personal stuff, try different sports, or just socialize and meet other people. Honestly, I just want to keep expanding my social life.

I’m totally down to randomly meet people IRL, but I feel like it’d be less awkward if we did it together lol.
I’m especially into nature and beaches, so if we get along, we can eventually plan trips outside Tokyo too. I’m trying to build a little friend group 🫶

And if you own a car and need some friends to join your adventures, even better. We could make travel plans in the future like camping, road trips, exploring random places, etc etc

Hello, I am new to Tokyo ( American )and am going to be there starting the 19th ( tomorrow ) I’m into jirai cosplay games cute animals and alternative fashion . I’m also a lesbian - I have been working in Taiwan at a maid cafe . I don’t really know many people in Tokyo and am not very familiar with the city and would really like to meet some locals or foreigners to enjoy the city maybe get food together . I can speak Russian English and mandarin , I started to learn Japanese and would love to practice with you though it is at a very limited stage at the moment

Thanks (((o(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o)))

Hey TokyoIRL people!!

I thought I’d share this here because it might be a fun and slightly unusual Summer experience for someone living in/around Tokyo :)

I’m Brazilian and I’ve been living in Japan for about five years now. I originally joined GRES Alegria, a Brazilian samba school here in Japan, because I was looking for an opportunity to meet people and make friends.

I joined with zero previous experience, and everyone was incredibly kind and welcoming. It also ended up being a really nice way for me to practice Japanese regularly and become part of a community outside of work/school.

This year is especially exciting for me because I’ll actually be singing in the parade!! The song I wrote was chosen as Alegria’s official song for this year’s carnival ^^

We’ll be participating in the Asakusa Samba Carnival on August 29, and there is still a group open for people who want to join the actual parade, even if you’ve never done samba or danced before.

For this particular group, you don’t need any previous experience or rehearsals beforehand. The costume is included in the participation fee, so it’s a pretty accessible way to experience being part of the carnival rather than just watching it from the crowd.

https://www.gres-alegria.jp/asakusa2026/

And if anyone from here wants to join but feels nervous about showing up alone, do not worry, as I will also be joining. I can introduce you to the group, explain how things work, and be your main point of contact if you need help before the parade. I know joining a new group in Japan can feel intimidating, so I’m very happy to help make that first step easier.

Feel free to comment here if you have any questions! It could be a pretty memorable “I lived in Japan and somehow ended up parading in the Asakusa Samba Carnival” experience hehe

Thank you all!!

Hiiiii. I am Bolivian, I miss Latinoamérica, and I would like to meet other Latinos in Tokyo. We can go for drinks, hiking, movies, or anything. I would like to have a Latin American group of friends.

Tokyo can be a soulless place sometimes and I dearly miss the “good old days” back home when I had a small circle of loyal friends I could always count on.

If you happen to feel like that too, and want to act upon it, if instead of being just passive you proactively invite your friends to various activities, if you definitely prefer offline real life activities over the fake online world, if you like indoor/outdoor physical activities, if you’d rather meet friends after work on weekdays instead of just watching Netflix and go to bed, if you value a healthy lifestyle (no drugs/booze, etc.), if you love Japan and want to stay here as long as possible …

If you’re all that, then we’re meant to meet, whatever your age or gender.

Ps: please state your nationality in the comments so that yours doesn’t get removed as it is the rule on this subreddit.

Hey there! I am an international student (M20) in Japan and was looking to meet or just chat online with some people.

My interests rotate around movies, books and music primarily. I used to be HUGE into video games but kind of distracted lately hehe.

I am also a HUGE Catan player so if you're into that kind of thing, that's even better!

Some movies I admire are woman in the dunes, lost highway, The Shining, The Piano Teacher and I recently watched The zone of interest which was AMMAZING.

In books it's mostly science fiction and academic psych along with some comics (Trying to find Absolute Sandman in Japan, fingers crossed!)

For music it's mostly Mac Demarco, TOOL, Portishead and a little bit of Bjork(only POST album)

So if I match some of your interests...Comment on!

Anyone up for dinner tonight near Shinjuku or Harajuku?

A bit of spontaneous plan to have dinner with a random stranger!

About me:
Grad student studying tech
Hobbies: Golf, Tennis and the usual movies, dramas, anime, …
Can chat for hours once we open up.
MBTI - Let’s keep some surprises now

Currently golfing near Toyocho, hence a bit of late dinner!

Me and my best friend in japan are looking to make a new friend group (hes been here for a few years and ive been here for a year and a half) we both live in saitama and visit tokyo on a weekly basis on Saturday were pretty child id say and open to most things you could do as a friend group like enjoying each other's hobbies going to clubs going to car meets were into games shopping nice sighseeing festivals and stuff like that so if anyone is interested just lemme know thanks

Hi, I'm a software engineer living in west Tokyo. I speak Japanese natively and know basic English.

I moved to Tokyo for work, but it's been hard to make friends here — especially after stepping away from my old online gaming community. I want to focus more on offline connections, so I'm hoping to meet some new people.

My hobbies: driving, movies (recentyl watched Spiderman BND), reading, museums and exhibitions, photography, and wandering around town.

Looking for: anyone open to hanging out and building a genuine friendship — no particular type, just friendly people who enjoy similar things.

Activity: Visiting museums, art galleries, or cafes around Tokyo — I'd especially love to check out the Tokyo National Museum, but I'm open to other ideas too.

Hey everyone! I recently moved to Tokyo to attend Japanese language school and I’m looking to meet some new people and make friends here.
I’m especially interested in meeting people who are into tech, coffee, gaming, or exploring Tokyo. Always down to grab coffee, check out a new café, explore the city, or just hang out and chat.
My Japanese is still around N4 level, so English is definitely easier for me 😅
Feel free to comment if you’re up for meeting!

Hey there! I've been living in Tokyo for a while now and figured I'd try posting here.

I work full-time and I realized that outside of work, it's actually pretty hard to meet new people and build friendships, so I'm hoping to find some genuine long-term friends here.

A bit about me:

• I go to the gym almost every day. Recently, I've been thinking of getting into running and other physical activities like bouldering or hybrid training.
• I'm really into music and listen to pretty much everything. EDM, kpop, jpop, rnb, rock, pop, indie, etc. Some of my favorite groups and artists are TWICE, aespa, IU, Fujii Kaze, Porter Robinson, The 1975, and Fly by Midnight.
• I'm also really into movies, tv shows, and anime. Favorite movies are Interstellar, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and the Before trilogy. Some of my favorite shows are Severance, Dark, and Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul. Recently started watching Ted Lasso, too. Favorite animes are Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and Your Lie in April. (Oh, and I also gave Spider-Man: Brand New Day a 4.5 on Letterboxd.)
• I'm also interested in a lot of other random things. Recently, I've been curious about the perfume collecting scene and the dj scene (maybe trying to pick up dj-ing/production someday). I also enjoy cooking and used to play guitar. I'm also thinking of picking up reading books as a possible hobby.
• I like finding cafes, izakayas, and good places to eat/drink, although my Japanese is virtually non-existent so I can't fully explore as much as I'd like.
• I only speak English and Filipino, and I'm currently picking up Japanese.

I'm pretty introverted and can be a bit quiet or serious when meeting someone for the first time. Once I get comfortable though, I'm pretty easygoing (I think....).

I'm not really looking for a huge group of people, and I value quality over quantity when it comes to friendships. I'd rather have a few close friends where you can have meaningful conversations and just chill without needing to force interactions all the time.

If you're also more on the introverted/chill side and share some similar interests, feel free to leave a comment. I'd like to hear a bit about you and get to know people who are looking for the same kind of friendship :)

Can't wait to move to Japan again this September! Look forward to make friends irrespective of age and gender 😄. I am from Malaysia, love movies and series, maybe karaoke (already long time since but can brush up skills together with you), coffee, food, and so many other things, hmu!

Hi I’m a mid-aged guy living in Suginami and I hate to admit that I have very friends. I would like to make more friends. I’m a normal human being for the most part..lol

I don’t really drink much anymore and I speak Japanese. If anyone is interested in a larger than life character to make friends with, have coffee or eat at new places and experience the great things of this place we call life…I’d be interested.

I’m interested in all kinds of people. I’m a gentle giant. :)

Hi there I'm a Chinese working in Tokyo.
I usually would take solo short trips around the place I live but this time I want to get to know more people, so I’m planning a day trip to Odawara next Tuesday (8/11, Mountain Day)!

A little about me:

• Love history, exploring neighborhoods,
• hiking Reading (mainly non-fiction recently)
• Like animes and manga, video games
• Like talking to all different kinds of people and get to know their stories

For this trip I would like to:

• Visit Odawara Castle
• City-walk in Odawara
• Try some good local food
• Checking out some lesser-known or interesting spots if we find any

This will be a pretty chill one-day trip, feel free to join if you are interested!
I’ll update the meeting time and place once I know who’s interested. Feel free to comment :)

Hey everyone! I’m a 4th-year Japanese university student enjoying my last summer vacation. I don’t have any plans tonight, so I thought it would be a great opportunity to meet new people!

I’m planning to grab some drinks around Shibuya or Shinjuku tonight and would love to check out some cool bars or izakayas.

Hey everyone! I'm from Germany, currently in Shinjuku until August 13. Looking for people to hang out with, explore Tokyo, go shopping, looking for merch or check out the ongoing Matsuri (Asagaya Tanabata, Hachioji, or Ueno Natsu).

​Also down for day trips out of the city or hitting the nightlife.

​Let me know if you're around and want to team up!