Find Your People in Tokyo.
Make friends. Join events. Build your life in Japan. Tokyo International Friends & Events (TIFE) is where expats, locals, and travelers connect — offline, consistently, and naturally.
🏙️ Why TIFE Exists
Living in Tokyo is exciting — making friends here is hard. TIFE was created to break that wall.
🌍 Who joins?
Expats, locals, and travelers from 69+ countries, all meeting through English-first, beginner-friendly events.
📍 Where?
Across Tokyo — Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ginza, Odaiba and more, plus day trips like Okutama and Tokyo Bay cruises.
💰 What’s the cost?
Joining the community is completely free. Some individual events have small entry fees, always shown before you RSVP.
🎉 Events You Can Join as a Member
A huge variety of events — all beginner friendly, all welcoming to solo attendees.
💪Sports ClubKickboxing, yoga, AR sports, dance
🎤Music & KaraokeInternational parties in Shinjuku
🌿Trips & CultureDay trips, hanami, workshops
📅 Browse Full Event Calendar →
🚀 How to Become a Member — 3 Simple Steps
Takes less than 2 minutes. Completely free.
Join Our Official Community Platforms
Create a free account on Meetup and join the TIFE group to access all events and RSVP. Also join our LINE community for instant notifications.
Check the Upcoming Events
Browse our full event calendar and find events that interest you. With 50+ events every month, there’s always something perfect. RSVP is always free!
Attend Your First Event & Meet New Friends
Show up, say hello, and let the event do the rest. Our events are designed so solo attendees connect naturally from the first minute. We recommend starting with a Language Exchange event.
Get a FREE Admission Ticket!
Add our LINE Official Account and enter our raffle for a chance to win a free admission coupon to selected TIFE events. We recommend starting with Language Exchange.
✨ Why TIFE Membership Changes Lives in Tokyo
Thousands of members say the same thing: TIFE was the beginning of their real life in Tokyo.
Real Friendships
Shared experiences build genuine bonds faster than any app.
Instant Community
No more feeling lonely in a city of 14 million.
Speak Naturally
The most natural classroom in Tokyo — real conversation, not textbooks.
Come Alone — It’s OK
Most participants arrive alone and leave with new friends.
Always Something New
50+ events a month means Tokyo never gets boring.
Tokyo Feels Like Home
Whether you arrived yesterday or 10 years ago.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers for new members and first-time visitors.
🌏 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. Joining is free, easy, and takes less than 2 minutes.
