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Japanese people in Nepal

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Japanese people in Nepal
ネパールの日本人
Nepāru no nipponjin
Japan Nepal
Total population
1,107 (2016)[1]
Regions with significant populations
Kathmandu
Languages
Nepali · Japanese
Religion
Buddhism · Hinduism
Related ethnic groups
Japanese diaspora

There is a small community of Japanese people in Nepal (ネパールの日本人, Nepāru no nipponjin), mainly comprising expatriates from Japan. As of 2016, there were about 1,107 Japanese nationals in Nepal.

Overview

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Many Japanese people live or work in the Thamel neighborhood of Kathmandu. The district hosts a Japanese street festival, showcasing Japanese cultural activities, food, and products, organized by Japanese local groups including the Japanese Thamel Association and JICA.[2]

Many recent Japanese arrivals in Nepal are members of medical teams sent to provide surgeries for low-paid Nepalese communities. Most of the costs for medical equipment, supplies and medicines delivered by these teams were covered by charity contributions from Japanese people and companies.[3]

Education

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The Kathmandu Japanese Supplementary School is a supplementary programme for Japanese children in Kathmandu.[4]

Notable people

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See also

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References

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