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Interested in Japanese Language & Culture? Want to hang out with people from/who have lived in Japan? I know I do. I spent a year studying abroad in Tokyo when in college, and now work in an industry with many Japanese companies. So, what's the go

9.9 miles
away in San Francisco, CA
134
Japanese Speakers
4.5

Meet other local costume players to talk about the art of cosplay: making yourself look like you don't belong in this reality and who love to sing karaoke.

10.3 miles
away in San Francisco, CA
43
Cosplayers
5.0

Meet and mingle with local Japanese language and culture lovers! Come to a Japanese Language Meetup to practice speaking, build vocab and finally figure out those verb conjugations! All ages and levels welcome.

13.5 miles
away in San Francisco, CA
541
Japanese Speakers
5.0

Meet and mingle with local Japanese language and culture lovers! Come to a Japanese Language Meetup to meet with lots of fun people with a shared interest (oh hey that's what meetup is all about!) We have activities all around the San Francisco Ba

26 miles
away in Fremont, CA
401
Japanese Speakers
5.0

We can have an old fashioned dual with paper and folding skills! If you love to turn and ordinary piece of paper into a beautiful, complex, geometric shape then this is the group for you. My ultimate goal for this group is for like minded, friendly,

41.8 miles
away in San Jose, CA
26
Origami Enthusiasts
No recent ratings

This meetup is designed for asians in their 20s to 30s, lives in or around the south bay, and are interested in meeting or networking with new people via social events such as dining out, bars, lounges, festivals, comedy clubs, art exhibits, etc.

44.5 miles
away in San Jose, CA
111
members
5.0
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San Jose, CA Sep 7, 2008
Marissa
 I am new to the Bay area from Hawaii. I am looking to make some new friends and to build some networks. 
Oakland, CA Sep 7, 2008
Johann
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture, Cooking And Recipes
San Francisco, CA Sep 6, 2008
dai
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Palo Alto, CA Sep 3, 2008
Alice
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture, Art, Dining Out, Figure Drawing, Book Club, more
San Mateo, CA Sep 3, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
San Francisco, CA Sep 3, 2008
BayAnime.com
 San Francisco Bay Area resource and community for fans of anime, manga, and Japanese pop culture 
San Francisco, CA Sep 2, 2008
Ichigo
Clayton, CA Aug 31, 2008
Gerard
Pacifica, CA Aug 31, 2008
mike fudge
 I'm a character modeler working at a video game company here in SF. I'm getting into longer rides on the weekends and I'd like to find some people to join me. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture, Hobbies, Arts & Entertainment
San Francisco, CA Aug 29, 2008
rich
 Would like to discuss avenues for amateurs and semi-pro photographers to make some $$$ from their work 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture, Wine, Museum, Chamber Music, Piano, more
San Jose, CA Aug 20, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
Daly City, CA Aug 15, 2008
masayo
 Hello! I'm masayo from Japan.I've lived in America since Aug 2006.I study English at college ESL. I want to make friends,but I speak Enklsih little..... 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
Dublin, CA Aug 13, 2008
 Hi. I'm Kathleen would like to meet others in the area 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
Walnut Creek, CA Aug 13, 2008
Kenson
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Emeryville, CA Aug 13, 2008
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San Francisco, CA Aug 13, 2008
Rebecca
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Pleasanton, CA Aug 13, 2008
Motoko
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture, Moms
Dublin, CA Aug 13, 2008
Suguru
 Hi, I am Suguru from Japan. I have lived at Mountain View since 2007/9, But I cannot speak English well. I want to improve my English. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture, English as a Second Language
Mountain View, CA Aug 13, 2008
AYA
AYA
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture, Motorcycle Riders, Running, Walking, New In Town, more
Castro Valley, CA Aug 13, 2008
Nina
 hi im nina, im a student at uc davis and I love Japan (yes, I've been there!) and i've learned nihongo for 5 years but unfortunately I haven't had practice/used it for about 3 1/2 years now and I don't want to forget it! Does anyone know of any langu 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
Dublin, CA Aug 13, 2008
Vanessa
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: This member has chosen not to share this information.
Castro Valley, CA Aug 13, 2008
Arlene Cristobal
 To learn how to weed out the superfluous things in my life 
Danville, CA Aug 13, 2008
Yuko
 I was born in Hokkaido where northern Island in Japan. We have been in Livermore since June 06. My son, Tomo was born in March 07. I talk to him Japanese. I am happy to speak with someone love Japanese culture and others. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
Livermore, CA Aug 13, 2008
Wu
Wu
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture, Poker, Singles, Mah Jong
San Jose, CA Aug 13, 2008
Yoko
 Hi I'm Yoko. (originally from Kobe) I moved to Philadelphia for a job after college in Illinois. I am looking forward to making friends! 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
Berkeley, CA Aug 13, 2008
Amy
 Hi, I'm Amy. I moved here last summer from Maryland. Though I don't have any knowledge of piloting, I love looking at airplanes, being on a plane & visiting airports. I hope I can make friends who have similar interests. Nice to meet you :) 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture, Aviation, Sushi, Dessert, Cooking And Recipes
San Mateo, CA Aug 13, 2008
justin
 I want these local Meetups because i love ssbm.. 
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Martinez, CA Aug 13, 2008
 I like Japanese food 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
San Ramon, CA Aug 13, 2008
Jr Ibarra
 Hi! My name is J.R. Ibarra. I have worked for Toyota at the NUMMI plant since 1/99. I have traveled to Japan 3 times and I work with many Japanese people. I want to learn how to speak Japanese so I want to meet some nice people that might help me. My 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
Pleasanton, CA Aug 13, 2008
Kei
 Hi. My name is Kei from Japan and I have been working in Bay area since 2 years ago. I am taking a speaking test in 1 month and hope this meetup helps me...Also, I am interested in knowing how people think, talk and learn about Japanese. Thanks. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
Pleasanton, CA Aug 13, 2008
Yoko KP
 Hi I am Yoko. I do not have many friends in this area, so I would like to make new friends. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
Pleasanton, CA Aug 13, 2008
Willaim
San Jose, CA Aug 13, 2008
Scott
 I'm just looking for a way to meet some new people and get some practice to maintain what proficiency I have in spoken Japanese. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
Pleasanton, CA Aug 13, 2008
John Knighton
 JKn enjoys History, Romanitas, Languages, Contrasts of Life & Culture, Myth, Fantasy, Sci-Fi movies, old Weird Stories, Dogs, Food & Drink, Family, making Acquaintances, etc. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture, Babylon 5, Sushi, Ancient Rome, Roman Army, more
San Leandro, CA Aug 13, 2008
Pleasanton, CA Aug 13, 2008
Yoji Endo
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture, Poker
Vacaville, CA Aug 13, 2008
Frank
 We're Kayo and Frank, currently live in San Leandro. Kayo is from Osaka and has been in the US 11 years. I'm from the Central Valley. We have been married 7 years. Looking forward to meeting y'all! 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
Pleasanton, CA Aug 13, 2008
Collin Stone
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Mountain View, CA Aug 13, 2008
Kuni
 I came to California just 6 months ago. I'd like to have opportunitiies to talk in both English and Japanese and make as many friends as possible here! 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
Mountain View, CA Aug 13, 2008
Jay K.
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San Francisco, CA Aug 13, 2008
Yutaka
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture, Dining Out, Baseball
San Mateo, CA Aug 13, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
San Jose, CA Aug 13, 2008
San Francisco, CA Aug 13, 2008
Matt Holland
 Hi all, I'm matt. I just returned from a 10 month study abroad trip to Japan. I went from speaking in Japanese every day to not at all. I'm hoping to meet new friends to speak Japanese with (native speakers or fellow students!) 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
Oakland, CA Aug 13, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
Pleasanton, CA Aug 13, 2008
Felicia
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture, Entrepreneur
San Jose, CA Aug 13, 2008
Mario Tanev
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
San Francisco, CA Aug 13, 2008
 I want to learn Japanese. There aren't any tutors in the East Bay and I do not have the discipline to learn all by myself. Meeting people who have the same interest will broaden my knowledge of the culture and help if I get to Japan. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
Pleasanton, CA Aug 13, 2008
Jon
Jon
 Hi everyone! I'm looking forward to meeting new people as well as networking with others. 
Fremont, CA Aug 13, 2008
Gregory Morris
 I'm currently learning the Japanese Language and have been to Japan several times and have made some good friends there. I really like there culture and the values that they live by. I hope someday to work and live there. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
San Francisco, CA Aug 13, 2008
Eric
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Santa Clara, CA Aug 13, 2008
Neal
 I studied Japanese in college for a few years and am now using it some for work. I just moved out here about a year ago from the east coast, I thought this would be a fun way to practice my Japanese and meet new people at the same time. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
Belmont, CA Aug 13, 2008
Reijun
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San Francisco, CA Aug 13, 2008
Maki
 Hi all :) I actually work at one of big hospitals in SF, and was looking for meet up for nurses. I'm looking forward to see you all sometimes at meet up events :) 
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San Francisco, CA Aug 13, 2008
SoYoung
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Walnut Creek, CA Aug 13, 2008
Ryo
Ryo
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
San Francisco, CA Aug 13, 2008
 My name is Don Keech, I am retired, I am a member of the Livermore Yotsukaido sister city organization. I have been to Japan many times. Do not have a photo of myself. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
Livermore, CA Aug 13, 2008
Alex
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Millbrae, CA Aug 13, 2008
Mark
 Moved here about a year ago, lived in Japan for a few years. Interested in keeping up my Japan connection and meeting new friends. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
Oakland, CA Aug 13, 2008
Sanae
 Hi, I'm Sanae from Japan. Now I'm studying English at ESL in Dublin. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
Dublin, CA Aug 13, 2008
Ron
Ron
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Fremont, CA Aug 13, 2008
Ann
Ann
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture, Indonesian Language
Mountain View, CA Aug 13, 2008
Wes
Wes
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture, Ron Paul: Campaign for Liberty
Livermore, CA Aug 13, 2008
Andrew Haupt
 Hi, I'm Andrew. I lived in Japan for 2 years and love the people and the language. I don't want to forget the language skills I gained so I'm excited to speak in Japanese with others. Becasue I do taxes I can't come to come to meetings till April :( 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
Pleasanton, CA Aug 13, 2008
Makiko
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
Hayward, CA Aug 13, 2008
 I want these local Meetups because I'm disgusted by what is happening in this country. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture, Election Reform, ACLU, Against Bush, Young Dems, more
San Francisco, CA Aug 13, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture, Tennis
Mountain View, CA Aug 13, 2008
Keiko
 Hi!My name is Keiko from Japan. I am living in Cupertino now. I'd like to make friends and practice speaking English. 
Cupertino, CA Aug 13, 2008
markus
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture, Night Life, Dining Out, Tarot
Emeryville, CA Aug 13, 2008
mari
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
Oakland, CA Aug 13, 2008
D&F
D&F
 I am forming this meetup to share my travel knowledge with others, but secretly, I get way more than I give out. Come and you will taste great ethnic foods and learn all about the world. 
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Lafayette, CA Aug 13, 2008
Bobby
 Hello, my name is Bobby and i am intrested in learning more about japanese culture and speaking the language. hope to see you all soon.. :) 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
Santa Clara, CA Aug 13, 2008
Kristin
 Hello! I've always been interested in Japanese culture and have been studying the language for the past couple years. Hope to meet you all soon! 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
Danville, CA Aug 13, 2008
Cliff
 I'm interested in learning about simple video production techniques, and in doing vocal effects/cartoon voices. 
San Rafael, CA Aug 13, 2008
Cyn
Cyn
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture, Hiking
San Bruno, CA Aug 13, 2008
Ray
Ray
 Hello! I'm learning Japanese and would love to practice with nice people. 
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
Pleasanton, CA Aug 13, 2008
Jason
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
Pleasanton, CA Aug 13, 2008
Paul
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture, New England Patriots
San Francisco, CA Aug 13, 2008
Natalia
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
San Francisco, CA Aug 13, 2008
Kiran Waka
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
Mountain View, CA Aug 13, 2008
v
v
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture, Spirituality, Graphic Design
Newark, CA Aug 13, 2008
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
Redwood City, CA Aug 13, 2008
Haywood
 I host the WACIF happy hours in the South Bay - I love meeting and bringing people from different backgrounds together! 
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Mountain View, CA Aug 13, 2008
Nao
Nao
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture, Playgroup
Fremont, CA Aug 13, 2008
Sho
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture, J Rock
San Francisco, CA Aug 13, 2008
Rockman
 Hello everyone! I go to Japan about once a month, but spend the rest of the time here in San Francisco. I hope to meet you all sometime soon. Yoroshiku onegaishimasu
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
San Francisco, CA Aug 13, 2008
Daisuke
Interested in new Meetup Groups about: Japanese Language and Culture
Mountain View, CA Aug 13, 2008
Fremont, CA Aug 11, 2008
LAWRENCE aka GBA
 Hello all, I live in the fairfield area. I am Italian/Vietnamese and would like to learn foreign cultures. Specifically Vietnamese and Japanese. I am also into sportbike riding throughout the surrounding area's. 
Fairfield, CA Jul 30, 2008
Tim Wagner
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