The Dallas-Plano Japanese Language Meetup Group

"Love learning new languages. In college I did learn some Japanese. However nowadays only chance to brush it up is to watch some Japanese TV and movies. Want to talk with real people :-)"

"I lived in Japan from 1997-2000 as an ALT on the JET program. I would like to brush up on my Japanese as well as get to know others in the area that have an interest in Japanese culture. I am interested in knowing more about your events. "

"I lived in Japan from 2004 - 2006 as an English teacher and picked up quite a bit of Japanese. Now that I'm back home I'm losing my abilities and would love to practice to keep my Japanese up! Yoroshiku!"

"I love learning new languages, and countries such as Japan had always caught my interest and will be most happy satisfying my curiousity about Japan~"

"Hi, I am Eri! I was born and grew up in the middle of Japan, but has been living in Texas for a while. I would like to hang around others who are interested in Japanese language. "

"Leslie. 21."

"Im korean, but i bear an interest in the language, food and style of the nihonjin.. By exposing myself to the language, culture and food, I would be improving myself by becoming a little more educated, cultured and worldly."

"Hello, I not biligual however I am very interested in learning the Japanse language adn learning about the culture."

"I am a freelance translator, seeking a friendship with people who are interested in Japanese culture."

"Hello! My name is Terri and I just moved to Fort Worth. I've taught in Japan and have recently returned to the USA. I'm looking for friends who share my passion and interest in Japan and traveling in general. Nice to meet everyone!"

"My name is Annatrice Anderson. I am very interested in other languages and love to interact with others who share the same passion for learning of other cultures. "

"Hello, after many business trips to Japan, I began studying Japanese language as a hobby. I want the opportunity to improve my listening comprehension by conversing in Japanese."

"I studied Japanese for three years in college but that was many years ago and I have forgotten most of it. I hope to refresh my memory."

"HEY GUYS ITS BEEN TO LONG! I have been busier than Buddha trying to help out opening the new wine bar downtown, studying my Japanese Language and History, and keeping the casa clean! So I want..."

"Hi! My name is Marianne Coscia and I just moved to McKinney 2 weeks ago from Mito, Japan. I was teaching English there for the past 6 years. I am really missing Japan and would love to make some Japanese friends here! "

"Hello, my name is Virgil and my wife is Japanese. Recently we moved back to the States from Japan and my wife is having a really hard time adjusting. I was wondering if there is any Japanese woman within..."

"Hola! I did the teach-English-in-Jap an thing for 3 years in Sendai a while back, but my Japanese has been getting pretty rusty since I returned. I'd love the chance to practice and meet others who love Japan!"

"I'm an engineer for a Japanese company and travel to Tokyo. "

"I have always loved Japanese/Japan and I dress in Gothic Lolita. I am learning to speak Japanese and practice writing/reading Hiragana. "

"Hi there, I used to live in Japan and have been studying Japanese for over ten years and am interested in meeting other Japanophiles. :)"

"Anyone here going to the Versailles concert at A-Kon 5/30? A few members of the Anime and Sushi Meet-up groups are going. Though I wish Kobushi was playing again and I haven't actually done the goth/punk..."

"Hi i am James i used to study Japanese and worked in Japan before"

"Hello, I am a member of other meetups. I would like to join this group as I am a recruiter and we will have a need soon for a bilingual English/Japanese CSR!! Thanks, Peggy "

"Hello Looking forward to meeting you all. "

"I've always had an interest in Japanese culture although I cannot speak the language. I hope to one day visit Japan and would love to meet more people with similar interests...especial ly if I can learn from them."