Japanese migration to Indonesia
Mikoshi Parade (Mikoshi Kids) festival in Blok M, South Jakarta, Indonesia. | |
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 19,612 | |
| 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. As of October 2009, there were about 11,263 Japanese expatriates in Indonesia. 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.