Tokyo's Home for International Friends & Unforgettable Events
Whether you just arrived in Tokyo, you're exploring Japan as a tourist, or you've lived here for years — TIFE connects you with 35,000+ members from 69+ countries through events you'll never forget.
外国人・日本人・旅行者、みんな歓迎。毎週東京でイベント開催中。
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What Brings You to Tokyo?
TIFE has something for everyone — pick your path.
Just Visiting Tokyo?
Traveling solo or with friends? Join a TIFE event any night you're in town. No membership. No Japanese. Tourists always welcome.
📅 See Events for Travelers →Moving to Japan?
New to Tokyo or planning your move? TIFE has helped thousands of newcomers build a real social life from Day 1. Don't arrive alone.
🌏 Find Your Community →🎥 See TIFE in Action
One community. Dozens of nationalities. Hundreds of smiles. This is TIFE in Tokyo.
Moving to Tokyo Is Exciting.
Making Friends Here Is Hard.
For many expats, travelers, and even locals, one challenge appears quickly: making real friends in a city of 14 million people is surprisingly difficult. Language barriers, busy schedules, and cultural differences create invisible walls.
Tokyo International Friends & Events was created to break those walls. We bring together people from around the world through fun social events, language exchanges, sports activities, and cultural experiences — offline, consistently, and naturally.
⭐ What Members Say
Real reviews from TIFE members on TripAdvisor.
“It was my first time to do rafting and was awesome! They organized the event very well.”
— Andreas P · TIFE rafting trip
“The organisation was perfect and the atmosphere in the group great. Absolute recommendation!”
— michael_goesswein · TIFE rafting trip
「私はあまり英語が得意じゃなくても海外の人と楽しめました。」
— あや · TIFE rafting trip
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🤝 Who Joins TIFE?
TIFE is home to a wonderfully diverse mix of people — all here for the same reason: to connect.
Expats in Japan
Long-term residents building a real social life in their new home city.
Japanese Locals
Japanese people who want to meet internationals and practice languages.
International Students
Students from around the world studying in Tokyo looking for community.
Tourists & Travelers
Visitors who want to experience Tokyo through local eyes, not guidebooks.
📅 50+ Events Every Month
From weekly language exchanges to international parties, outdoor adventures to cultural workshops — there’s always something perfect for you.
Language Exchange
English, Japanese, Spanish & more
💪Sports Club
Kickboxing, yoga, AR sports, dance
🎤Music & Karaoke
International parties in Shinjuku
🌿Trips & Culture
Day trips, hanami, workshops & more
✨ Why TIFE Changes Lives in Tokyo
Shared experiences turn strangers into real Tokyo friends. Here’s why it works.
🤝 Real Friendships
Shared experiences create faster, deeper bonds than any app. The people you meet at TIFE often become your genuine Tokyo friends.
🌍 69+ Countries
Where else can you share a table with people from Brazil, Japan, France, and Kenya in the same evening?
💬 Practice Languages
Nothing improves a language faster than real conversation with native speakers who are happy to help you grow.
🌏 東京最大級の国際交流コミュニティへようこそ
TIFE（東京国際交流会）は、外国人・日本人・旅行者が自然に出会える東京最大級のインターナショナルコミュニティです。
69か国以上・35,000人のメンバーとともに、毎週楽しいイベントを開催しています。
言語交流
英語・日本語・スペイン語など多言語で実会話を練習
国際パーティー
毎月開催！世界中の仲間と一緒に楽しもう
国際交流
69か国以上のメンバーと本物の友人を作ろう
スポーツ・アクティビティ
キックボクシング・ヨガ・ダンスなど毎週開催
日帰りトリップ
キャニオニング・ラフティングなど山・川へのお出かけも大人気
カジュアルな集まり
気軽に参加できる交流会・小さなイベント
🔴 Upcoming Events
The next events on the TIFE calendar — RSVP on Meetup, always free to register!
Bachata Dance Class「Open to beginners 」 / バチャータクラス | 初心者・未経験・大歓迎！
Kickboxing & Muscle Training Class「Open to beginners 」 / キックボクシング & 筋トレ・レッスン
English & Japanese Language Exchange @Nippori / 英語&日本語のランゲージ・エクスチェンジ＠千駄木/日暮里
🍕 International Pizza Night | Make Friends with Expats, Locals & Travelers.
Intercambio Japonés/español@ Jimbocho / 【📕】スペイン語⇔日本語のランゲージ・エクスチェンジ@神保町
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📋 TIFE Quick Facts (2026)
Founded: 2015 by Peter Chen (Tokyo) · Members: 35,000+ from 69+ countries · Events: 50+ per month in Tokyo · Community reach: 70,000+ across all platforms · Languages: English, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese · Cost: Free to join, free RSVP on most events · Open to: Expats, locals, tourists, students — all nationalities
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about joining TIFE events in Tokyo.
Start Your Tokyo Social Life Today.
Whether you arrived yesterday or have been here for years — TIFE is where you find your people in Tokyo. Join an event, meet someone new, and discover how much better Tokyo is with the right community.
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What is Tokyo International Friends & Events (TIFE)?
Tokyo International Friends & Events (TIFE) is Tokyo's largest international community, founded in 2015 by Peter Chen. TIFE connects 35,000+ members from 69+ countries through 50+ monthly events — language exchanges, international parties, sports, karaoke, and cultural day trips across Tokyo and Japan.
Total community reach: 70,000+ followers across platforms — 44,000+ in our Facebook group, 19,000+ on Meetup, 7,000+ on Instagram, and 2,000+ in our LINE community.