Sri Lankans in Japan
在日スリランカ人 Zainichi Surirankajin | |
|---|---|
| Total population | |
| 63,472 (in December, 2024) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Tokyo, Ibaraki, Chiba, Funabashi, Kawasaki, Sagamihara, Saitama, Yokohama | |
| Languages | |
| Sinhala, Tamil, English, Japanese | |
| Religion | |
| Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Christianity |
Sri Lankans in Japan consist of Sri Lankan migrants that come to Japan, as well as their descendants. In December 2024, there were 63,472 Sri Lankans living in Japan. They are the fourth largest nationality group from South Asia after Myanmar, Nepalis and Indians.
Japan is a major geopolitical partner of Sri Lanka, along with other major partners China, India and the United States.