NW Portland Japanese Language and Culture Club

"I enjoy many aspects of Japanese art and culture, but am just starting to learn the language."

"I've been studying Japanese for a few years but it seems that I've gone just about as far as I can go on my own. It'd be nice to meet people I can practice with and learn from."

"I am looking forward to getting to know you all. Through my company, we are sponsoring various Japanese organizations such as Taiko group this year. I would like to introduce those events to you sometime. Anybody interested in Japanese Taiko? "

"I recently moved back to Portland after taking a little haitus. I have traveled to Japan a few times several years ago. I also studied Japanese language, culture and history and love all things Japanese - some would even say I'm part geisha :)"

"nihon go wo ganbarimasu, ma amari saberanai to omoitte chotto nihon go wasure chatta yaru zeeeeeeeeeeee,...... "

"Man, my Japanese is just terrible. It was once decent; when I lived in Japan (Osaka then Tokyo/Chiba). Ima watashi-no nihongo-o jozu-junai...or something sort of similar to that. See what I mean? I've lost all my skillz."

"Hello Everyone!!! Hajimemashite, my name is Shawn and after spending 14 years in Tokyo, I have finally returned home to Portland. Would love to meet up with others who are interested in the Japanese culture, language and food!!!"

"Have family in Okinawa that I would like to visit one day with a reasonable understanding of the Japanese language, written and spoken as well as more about the culture. "

"There was a willamette week or mercury article about a karaoke box in beaverton. Rumor Karaoke Studio, 12770 SW 1st St., Beaverton, 644-2727, is open 6 pm-2 am Monday-Thursday, until 4 am Friday and Saturday, and until 1 am Sundays. $25 per hour. All ages. "

"Hi, I'm a Japanese speaker originally from Chiba, Japan but have been in the US since I was 10. "

"Hi, unfortunately, i don't speak Japanese but i am very interested in Japanese animation and also Japanese food and culture. I am new to Portland. I just moved here for a job. I think this is the best way to start my friendship network.."

"hey, does anyone know of a karaoke box place in portland?"

"Lived in the Japanese countryside for a little over a year, studied the language in college, then promptly moved somewhere no one else spoke it :( Would love to meet others and converse in this enchanting language again!"

"Hi I lived in Tokyo when I was young and since then, I enjoy reading Japanese comics and Akagawa Jiro's mistery novels. I would like to join and practice my Japanese with you all."

"nihongo renshiu shitai. hachi nenkan tokyo ni sundeimashitan dsu yo. kono kotobao wasureru to montainai desu ne. yoroshiku onegai shimasu."

"ichi nenkan shizuoka shi ni sunde ita kedo wasurenai you ni motto nihongo wo renshuu shitai yo ne. tsugi no meeting ga tanoshi mi desu yo."

"Hello Sandy, how are you? I see that you are also a new member to this group just like me. I wanted to send you a quick line to say hello. Are you also from Japan and if you are what part of Japan are you from? Hope to hear from you Jorge "

"Hello everybody my name is Jorge and I am traveling to Tokyo and Kumamoto this summer for a month and I would love to learn more Japanese and more about the culture. I am so excited about this trip. I am looking forward to meeting you."

"Hello. I lived ten years in Tokyo and miss it. My daughter grew up there and is in ESL here. Look forward to meeting you all. "

"I'm taking a trip to Tokyo and Yokohama in July (for 3 weeks) and would to learn a bit more about Japan, language etc... Looking forward to meeting you all.!"

"Thank you for your messeage! I am very glad to join the community: ) Yoroshiku onegaishimasu. "

"Welcome Nao! A Japanese teacher would be a welcome addition for some of us!"