Small World is your connection to Nagoya’s exciting social scene.
Based in Nagoya, Japan, Small World creates meetups, social events, parties and gatherings to foster a strong and vibrant international community for both expats and Japanese alike.
What do we do?
Life abroad is exciting, challenging, and at times isolating. You land in a new country ready to explore, but finding your people – the ones you can laugh with, party with, learn with – isn’t always easy.
Small World exists to fix that.
We bring expats and internationally minded Japanese together through events that feel alive – music-driven nights, creative gatherings, and cultural experiences designed to spark real connection. No awkward icebreakers. No forced mingling. Just good music, good people, and a space where everyone can be themselves.
Every event we produce is crafted with intention, professionalism and a genuine love for the international community. Whether you’ve lived in Japan for ten days or ten years, Small World gives you a place to find friends, discover new scenes, and feel at home in a city that can sometimes feel overwhelming.
This is your community – powered by culture, creativity and a shared sense of adventure.
Featured Events
The International Party
For the past six years, Small World’s International Party has been one of the best places to meet interesting people in Nagoya’s vibrant, diverse community. Every month, the event brings together people from all over the world to make friends, discover new cultures, practise new languages, dance to great music, or simply enjoy a drink and have a good time.
Chatterbox Language Exchange
Small World’s official language exchange, Chatterbox is one of the biggest language exchange events in Nagoya and known for it’s well organised structure! Attendees are from all over the world, and they’re all here to practice their language skills, make new friends, share their knowledge and get inspired by some talented people living in Nagoya.
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Meet the Team
Matthew
Founder, CEO & Event Producer
Keigo
Marketing & Events Coordinator
