23/10/2026
In September, we held one of our new events in Itabashi, Tokyo. Seven women from France, Germany, China, Japan, and Serbia met over coffee for a casual chat at a boutique café near Itabashi City Hall.
Some attendees have lived in Japan for a long time, while others had only recently arrived. In fact, one of the women had arrived just a week before the event! Some women were married and some were single, and the age range was quite diverse. However, none of that stopped us from enjoying conversations on a wide range of topics.
We went back and forth through lighter topics, such as anime, TV shows, and which celebrities we thought were cool, as well as more important ones, such as visa procedures, dating, and feeling homesick.
"Everyday life in Japan can be challenging when we struggle to communicate because of language barriers and cultural misunderstandings" was one of the many topics we covered. Making friends in such an environment is definitely a big challenge and a major part of the stress that comes with relocating. That’s why having the chance to hear from people with similar experiences can be so helpful and comforting.
And finally, the attendees filled in a questionnaire on what kind of future events they’d like to attend. The top three events that were chosen were: picnics, weekday dinners or coffee shop chats. What kind of events would you like to join in the future?
For more than 19 years, Paruyon has been creating spaces where foreign women can show up exactly as they are — without needing to explain why they feel tired, homesick, or out of place.
Because sometimes, all it takes is one conversation to remind you:
You are not alone.
If you're a foreign woman living in Japan and looking for meaningful connections, we'd love to welcome you to one of our upcoming meetups.
Your seat at the table is waiting. ✨
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