" My mother is Japanese. I grew up without learning the language or culture. Now that others have shared their insights with me, I've started to accept those things about me that are so at odds with... " Read more

" Have lived abroad in Asia and would like to continue my language skills. "

" Ano, sumimasen! Hajimemashite. Matthew Drum desu. Doozo yoroshiku. I am a consortium student at Guilford College for Nihongo. My plans include transferring there in the near future to major in East Asian... " Read more

" Hello, my name is Hugh from Winston-Salem. Though I am not hearing impaired I know ASL and would enjoy making new friends. I am also very familiar with Japanese culture and life styles. I am learning... " Read more

" I'm new to the area. Yoroshiku onegai shimasu. "

" I am new in town and want to meet people with similar interests. "

" I have wanted to relearn the langauge. I have always loved the people and culture as well. "

" I took Japanese in middle school and have a pen pal in Japan. Although I only know the basics I want to become fluent... espeacially since I will be going to Japan soon... I really need to learn... but... " Read more

" I was a teacher in Kobe, Japan for a year and love to meet others who share an interest in Japanese language and culture. I am planning to move to the Greensboro area in the future and visit often so... " Read more

" I would like to learn about the Japanese Language. "

" I took a couple years of Japanese in college and loved everything about it- the language, the culture, and of course, the food. I would love to be able to continue spending time learning about the Japanes... " Read more

" I'm really interested in the Japanese language and culture. "

" I am a student at UNCG who is studying Japanese and plans to study abroad in Japan so I need all the practice I can get! :] "

" Hello, my name is Henry Foskey. I am very excited about the new group and look forward to meeting everyone on the 21st. "

" Just started learning Japanese. Very beginner...:) "

" Hello. I am glad that many people are interested in Japanese language and culture. I?m looking forward to seeing you someday. I will try to teach you Japanese, and I hope you will teach me English. "