You may find several other groups besides the online community that you may also consider being a part of. Professional offline networks in Japan are very helpful in growing one’s career in the country. Take for example Expat.com, an offline network that is able to connect you to thousands of professionals in Japan. Find a professional that shares a common interest and expand your network with both expats and locals. This will also allow you to progress in your work by  sharing your leads of professionals who might be walking in the same career path as yours.

You may also want to sign up and be part of an offline group through meetup.com. Meetup is a website where you can connect to people nearby who may share common interests with you. May it be a hobby, a favorite sport you like, or a similar line of business, you can grow with the right people by being a part of niche groups in meetup