🇯🇵 Japan

Japan diaspora in the Philippines

People from Japan in the Philippines meet here, city by city. Each community is a neighbourhood, not a crowd, so if yours is missing, start it.

Communities by city

How many people from Japan live in the Philippines?

According to the United Nations, 4,490 people from Japan live in the Philippines.

In total, 977,000 people from Japan live abroad, and about 1% of them live in the Philippines.

However, the figure counts migrants, not their children born here. The real community is therefore larger.

Source: UN DESA, International Migrant Stock 2024

Where to meet people from Japan in the Philippines

No community for people from Japan exists in the Philippines on Compatri yet. However, one first member is enough to open one in their city.

As soon as a community starts, its meetups show up on the events page, with the date, the venue and the number of attendees.

Compatri follows cities such as Manille, and each one can host its community.

Joining the Japan community in the Philippines

Compatri brings diasporas together where they live. First, you choose the community of your city. Then you discover what its members organise: meals, parties, afterworks or mutual aid. Finally, you message compatriots who share your interests.

You can also host your own meetup: a meal, an outing or a party. It then appears to members of your city, and you follow sign-ups from your account.

Your exact location never appears: other members only see an approximate area. In addition, joining a community and attending events costs nothing.

National Foundation Day (Japan) in the Philippines

Every February 11, the national day brings the Japan diaspora together. Locally too, communities organise concerts, meals and gatherings.

Every celebration of the Japan national day

Frequently asked questions

How many people from Japan live in the Philippines?

According to the UN, about 4,490 people from Japan live in the Philippines. Their children born here do not count in this figure.

Which cities do people from Japan live in in the Philippines?

Communities start where members sign up. If your city is still missing, suggest it: a community often begins with a handful of neighbours.

How can I meet people from Japan in the Philippines?

Join the community of your city on Compatri, then attend the meetups its members organise. You can also host your own event.

Which other diasporas live in the Philippines?

According to the UN, the largest ones come from China, India, the United States, South Korea, and Germany.

When is the Japan national day?

National Foundation Day (Japan) falls on February 11. In the Philippines too, the diaspora celebrates it every year.

Do I have to pay to join my community?

No. Joining your community, discovering nearby members and attending events stays free. The Starter and Advanced plans only add features to go further.

Elsewhere in the world

Elsewhere, the Japan diaspora also lives in the United States, Thailand, and Australia. Each country has its own page, with its cities and meetups.