 Mikoshi Parade (Mikoshi Kids) festival in Blok M, South Jakarta, Indonesia. | |
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 14,984 (2024)[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Jakarta metropolitan area, Bali, Surabaya, Medan, Semarang | |
| Languages | |
| Japanese and Indonesian | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Japanese diaspora | |
The population figure quoted includes Japanese nationals only. |
Large-scale Japanese migration to Indonesia dates back to the late 19th century, though there was limited trade contact between Japan and Indonesia as early as the 17th century.[2] In October 2009, there were about 11,263 Japanese expatriates in Indonesia.[3] At the same time, there are also identifiable populations of descendants of early migrants, who may be referred to as Nikkei Indonesians or Indonesian Nikkei.[4][5]
- ^ "(海外在留邦人数調査統計". Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ Harsanto, Damar (2008-04-13), "Shining Japan: From mercenaries and sex workers to entrepreneurs", The Jakarta Post, archived from the original on 2008-04-13, retrieved 2010-04-23
- ^ MOFA 2009
- ^ Meguro 2005, p. 49
- ^ Shin 2004, p. 83; the term "Indonesian Nikkei" is also used therein to refer to Japanese expatriates who have settled permanently in Japan