“ Evening class student. Did language exchange. Lots of Chinese friends, most in China, a couple here. All working too hard to practice with me. Need speaking/listening during the cultural wasteland of the summer holidays. ”

“ I would like to make friends with many people who share the same interests as I ”

“ Hello, there. Always lovely to meet new people! ”

“ I want these local Meetups as I'm currently learning Japanese, and would like to know more about the language and have an opportunity to talk and socialize with native speakers. ”

“ Hello I am Japanese person who live in Dundee area. I have been in Dundee for 2 years now. I would like to meet new people. I teach Japanese. I would like to meet people who are interested in my country! ”

“ hey i hope to move to japan after uni. so need to learn japanese, my bf is japanese so i want to learn for him too . looking forward to making friends . ^^ ”

“ I like make friends. I can speak Cantonese and Mardrin which could help you. And I can play the trditional Chinese zither which named "guzheng" in chinese. By the way, I am a postgraduate student in Dundee University. Nice to meet you. ”

“ Hello, I lived in Osaka from for a year from 2006 and really loved it, so want to make some new Japanese friends in Edinburgh to keep my experience going! ”

“ I would love to attend local japanese lang and culture meet ups. I have lived in japan for short periods of time and loved it, would like to share my fondness for the place and people with nationals and like minded folk and gain credible lang skills. ”

“ HI IM NEW i would like too meet new people. ”

“ hey im shebby!i am currently learning japanese and luv the japanese culture. i have always liked the idea of learning about new cultures and also getting to know people from different parts of the world! thats why i would be interested in these meetups! ”

“ Hi. ”

“ iam 47yr old male have visited Osaka and Kyoto 4 times would like to meet japanese speakers,i hope to visit Japan in december ”

“ Hi, i am a 19yr old male who wants to improve/learn the cantonese language and chinese culture. ”

“ I work part time for the NHS and spend the rest of my time running after my husband and kids! I can't stop ideas popping into my head though and other than a visit to Business Gateway I've done nothing about them - looking for inspiration! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to make friends who are interested in Japanese. of course, I am Japanese. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have always been interested to join such groups where I can meet and interact with like minded people!. ”

“ I love the japanses anime and would like to meet like-minded people. ”

“ Always fancied learning Japanese but never got together with the right people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i have been obsessed with japan since i was a kid and im still that kid at 30 !martial arts ,food ,culture ,shinto,reiki etc im going over there soon so to know some basic japanese would be helpful ”

“ I will be moving to Selkirk in April 2007 with my Japanese wife and two sons, and would like to meet up with other people in the area with a Japanese connection. E-mail me at sacracom (at) yahoo.fr. I am a Japanese translator. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to make some friends in Scotland. I'm Japanese and came to Scotland to see my boyfriend but I have no friends here...if you are interested in Japanese or Japanese culture, we might be good friends??? ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i need it for life and others ok i will telll more ok bye for now ok. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I really love the japanese language but could never learn it on my own, tried too but its better with someone than without right? ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i'm trying to learn Japanese and would benefit from meeting Japanese people! I think Japan is a fascinating and beautiful country which i want to visit next year to see the sakura. Hope to meetup soon. Arigato! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a Lolita! ”

“ I'm interested as I have relatives and friends who live in Japan. I also have an exhibition in Japan in November this year ”

“ Hi, I'm Japanese student. I want these local Meetups because I'd like to make friends who are interested in Japan and improve my English. Would you like to language exchange with me? Feel free to contact me at: ookaya@hotmail.co.jp ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am intrigued by the culture and plan to visit Japan this year. So hopefully some king person can teach me the language. ”

“ I studied Japanese at university and lived in the country for a couple of years. I'd like to keep up my language skills and meet people with a similar interest in Japan. ”

“ Hola! Soy Emma y me dedico a la literatura dominicana de mujeres. Por supuesto me encanta todo sobre el pais y el idioma. ”

“ Lived in Japan for 2 years ages ago, but my love of the language, people and culture is still very much alive! It would be great to de-rust my nihon-go... "meetingu" shimasu, ka na?? ”

“ Japanese Language Lesson in Glasgow. experienced, one to one or small group teaching, low fee, flexible time. contact: 07790539476 ”

“ I want to communicate in Japanese. I want to meet like minded folk here to exchange our interests in Japan and it's culture. I used to live there for nearly 10 years. Lets meet up .Send an e-mail to make a start. robertnarmstrong@gmail.com ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I wish to learn japanese and I am visiting Japan for 3 weeks this April. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i plan on visiting japan within the next few years with a view to emigrating. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my good friend is moving back to Edinburgh with his Japanese wife (they have two young children) and it would be nice for them to find some support from other Japanese people living in this area. ”

“ I want these local Meetلups because hi my name is rami i love japan i'am from saudia arabia theis my web site : www.toookyo.com toookyo@hotmail.com ”

“ a little bit abnormal... I am a Chinese guy who is working in this city. And I would like to know some Japanese friends to exchange the languages and cultures and to have fun with. So feel free to contact me if you are in Glasgow.terry_kongfc@msn.com ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to get in contact with Japanese people or people who are interested in Japan. ”

“ hi been and love the country and people in Japan . ”

“ My name's Suzanne. I've been studying Japanese for four years through DACE evening classes and distance learning. During that time I haven't met many Japanese speakers in Glasgow but I'm sure there are more of you out there and would love to meet up. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to make more friends both locals and Japanese to hang out with and share our culture. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to learn new language and meet people. ”

“ Hi, I'm a Japanese female student. I'd like to meet people who are interested in Japan and hopefully someone who wants to do language swap with me. feel free to contact me at: suikaironosora@hotmail.com ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I did an exchange in Japan in 1999 for a whole year. It wa sgreat but my japanese is extremelt rusty now and I would like to improv eit. ”

“ Hey guys... just got back from Japan after two years and I wanna use the language or stay involved in something connected to Japan. I'm up for drinking and eating Japanese food too! johnnyonthespot@europe.com ”

“ Konichiwa. Washita wa Adam desu (I think) and I've just signed up for Japanese lessons at the University of Glasgow and am DESPERATE for practise opportunities. ”

“ I want local Expat Japanese Meetups because I want to know people who are interested in japanese culture and language. I can also offer you a japanese languate class, japanese pop culture lecture and so on...... ”

“ Uhm, so I'm 18 and I live not too far from Glasgow. I'm into anime and j-music and would like to meet similar people near me. mspolzo@yahoo.com ”

“ Hi i'm david, i've just returned from living in Japan for 1 year and i want to continue practicing what Japanese i've learned ”

“ Hi - I've only been learning Japanese for a few months now - private tuition from a friend - so can't say I'm very fluent - I can read hiragana very s l o w l y !!! ”

“ Hi im currently trying to teach myself Japanese. i am not only interesting in learning the language but also about culture as i wrote my dissertation on japanese art and want to learn more before doing a postgrad. ”

“ Hey everyone! I don't really speak japanese, tho i want to. I'm really like Japanese culture and i plan to spend a year in Japan when i'm able to speak the language. ”

“ Hello there! My name is Dawn, and I've been studying Japanese at university, and I was hoping to improve my speaking and make some new friends. Hope to meet you all soon! Yoroshiku onegashimasu! ”

“ Hiya. I am trying to learn japanese and would like some help and some new people to talk to. i am planning to go to Japan next August. email me mcevil@blueyonder.co.uk ”

“ Tatsuko and I live on the Isle of Lewis there is no one here for Tatsuko to talk to in Japanese, please feel free to contact us s.ashvie@btinternet.com or 01851-810035 We welcome calls from people wanting to practice japanese also other japanese too ”

“ I want local Japanese Language and Culture Meetups because I lived and worked in tokyo for almost 8 years. I worked in a Japanese company, but mostly used English. I need keigo and fun conversation to keep my skills. Want to learn to write better ”

“ I want local Japanese Language and Culture Meetups because 'd really like to learn teh language before i go and visit the country! Id also love to be able to watch japanese movies/anime in their original for without subtitles! ”

“ I want local Japanese Language and Culture Meetups because I am looking to learn the language to a conversational level (at least!). ”

“ Hello, I am a Japanese student who is doing a master degree at University in Glasgow. I would like to meet new people, study together and share something fun! My English is not so fluent, I am looking for someone who wants to do language exchange!! ”

“ I'm a researcher, and have been here in Edinburgh for about two years. I am leaving for Japan the end of March, and want to get to know more people in this area before then. ”

“ Hi, my name is Colin :) ”

“ My name is Charlie. I am married and have a son who is 2 years old. I would love to correspond/meet with people who are Japanese or are interested in learning the language. Mail me at charles.mcdougall@blueyonder.co.uk ”

“ Hi, I was just wondering if there were any Japanese language courses available in Glasgow. I'm 17, and would really like to learn Japanese, I know the very basics, but I am keen to further my knowledge. If there are any Japanese courses available p ”

“ Greetings. I'm 28, and have an interest in learning Japanese. Wouldn't mind taking a trip at some point, however, I need to learn to communicate first. Am riendly so feel free to ask me anything / strike up a chat. Complete beginner. ”

“ Hello. I've recently come back from Japan after spending 2 years there (trying to teach English) and I hope to continue to practice Japanese language here in Scotland. ”

“ I've been taking DACE Japanese Stage 1 evening classes at Glasgow Uni, and am interested in the language and culture in general. Hoping to visit Japan soon! ”