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Indians in Japan

The Indian and South Asian community in Japan, in one place: 34 members, upcoming community events and 995 Indian businesses and services. Everything is local — ranked by how far it is from you in the app.

About 67,000 overseas Indians (Indian citizens and people of Indian origin) live in Japan: 66,887 in the Indian Ministry of External Affairs’ estimate for January 2026. Source: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India — population of overseas Indians

Guides for Indians in Japan

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Moving to Japan: city guides

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What’s on in Japan

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Festivals coming up

Groups in Japan

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  • Expats in Japan

    OfficialThe country’s group

    🇯🇵 Japan-wide

    For Indians and expats living in Japan.

    34 members

Indian businesses and services in Japan

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Hindu temples and gurdwaras in Japan: the guide →

Questions

How many Indians live in Japan?

About 67,000 overseas Indians (Indian citizens and people of Indian origin) live in Japan: 66,887 in the Indian Ministry of External Affairs’ estimate for January 2026. That is 65,126 Indian citizens and 1,761 people of Indian origin. Source: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India — population of overseas Indians.

Where do Indians meet in Japan?

At community events — coming up: Bollywood Dance Lesson for stage 🇮🇳ボリウッドダンス Friday , Saturday South Indian Dance Lesson🇮🇳 土曜南インドダンスレッスン ダンス初心者歓迎🔰 and Bollywood Dance for beginners 🇮🇳ボリウッドダンス初心者基礎 Wednesday . All of it is on this page and in the free Namaste Community app.

When is Diwali 2027 in Japan?

Diwali 2027 falls on Friday, 29 October 2027. Community celebrations in Japan are usually on the nearest weekends — each one is listed with its own date.

Where can I find Indian shops and services in Japan?

The Namaste Community directory lists 995 Indian businesses and services in Japan — grocers, restaurants, tailors, beauty, tutors and more — with reviews from members.

Everything in Japan, ranked by distance from you — events, groups, questions and businesses, in the app.

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