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For those who enjoy anime and want to join a group of people who know what your talking about. Anime, manga, cosplaying, movies we've got it all. Lots of fun things to do with lots of fun people. Come check us out!

5 miles
away in Anaheim, CA
223
Anime Otakus
4.75

The OC Japanese Language Meetup is a way for Japanese speakers and learners of all levels to meet. We have fun outings and events where members can exchange information, share interests, and establish friendships. If you'd like to join us, please

5.2 miles
away in Garden Grove, CA
88
Japanese Speakers
4.5

Meet and hang out with local Japanese language and culture lovers! Come to a Japanese Language Meetup to practice speaking, meet new people and most important HAVE FUN & HANG LOOSE!! All ages and levels welcome.

30.2 miles
away in Torrance, CA
102
Japanese Speakers
5.0

The LA Japanese Language and Culture Meetup is for everyone interested in Japanese culture / language / food / people / etc.!! ** Study and practice Japanese / English with us. ** Make surprising connections. ** Share your experiences abroad. *

33.6 miles
away in Los Angeles, CA
377
Nihon Enthusiasts
4.75
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Name Location Date joined
Duane
 I want these local Meetups because I would like to learn to speak Chinese... "flyer747@mail.com" 
Interests: This member has chosen not to share their interests.
Newport Beach, CA Jul 21, 2008
Emi
 Hello! i'm hoping to meet many japan japanese language &culture lovers!! ;) i've studied japanese for 5 years and lived in tokyo and saitama for a year. I can't wait to go back! 
Los Angeles, CA Jul 21, 2008
Baka Neko - Tony
Riverside, CA Jul 16, 2008
Jeff
Irvine, CA Jul 15, 2008
Mary
I pledged
 i wanna learn more about japanese culture and meet new ppl 
Santa Ana, CA Jul 14, 2008
YURI
 Hello... I would like to meet people who are interested in Japan and Japanese language. I teach Japanese and provide translation service. I am interested in learning other languages. Hope I can make a lot of friends! 
Irvine, CA Jul 14, 2008
Ricki Ricardo
 Hi, Just moved back to OC. I wanna get back in shape and i think this group will help motivate me to get out there. 
Irvine, CA Jul 14, 2008
Irene
 Hi! I am here hoping to meet people and exchange experience about learning English. 
Irvine, CA Jul 14, 2008
Chris
Interests: This member has chosen not to share their interests.
Costa Mesa, CA Jul 14, 2008
 Hi, My name is Takeshi, and I am a graduate student of UCI. I am Japanese, and came to UCI (and the United States) in the summer of 2006. I would like to communicate with many people in Japanese and English. 
Irvine, CA Jul 14, 2008
Kimmy
 Hi! I'd like to meet new people that share the same interest and passion in learning and emersing themselves in the Japanese language and culture in a friendly and encouraging environment. Making new friends doesn't hurt either! Nice to meet you! =] 
Orange, CA Jul 14, 2008
Adam
 Hello, my name is Adam Drace. I teach auto shop at Torrance High School. I'm looking to meet a great group of people, who will help teach me about Yoga. 
Irvine, CA Jul 14, 2008
John D. McMahon
 Dozo yoroshiku, John to moshi masu. I have a passion for languages and cultures and I speak intermediate level Japanese. I also speak a little Russian, Spanish and Mandarin. 
Irvine, CA Jul 14, 2008
Steven
I pledged
 Aloha, everyone! I'm Steve "Turtle" and I'm from Hawaii. I can speak Hawaiian Pidgin. I'd love to come and help out forming a Hawaiian meeting...I love helping people with their lives, from surfing to health to Financial Freedom. Mahalo! 
Interests: This member has chosen not to share their interests.
Torrance, CA Jul 14, 2008
earl
 hi i am earl. im 27 yo. working as a physical therapist. i love to travel and experience different cultures. i like to join this group because i think this will help me learn the culture and the language. i am planning to go to nagoya this year as i 
Stanton, CA Jul 14, 2008
Atsuko S.
 Hi. I'm Japanese. I came to Irvine last May because of my husband's business assignment. I'm interested in language exchange. I'm looking forward to meeting new friends. Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu. 
Irvine, CA Jul 14, 2008
Mark Corley
 Hi I have been learning Japanese language and culture since I was 15. I took advance Japanese I in college and enjoy speaking Japanese with friends as well eating and doing cultural activities such as tea ceremony and Karaoke. I also like to help new 
Anaheim, CA Jul 14, 2008
Anita Rae Silva
 Yo! Name's Anita and I'm...practically obsessed with Japanese stuff. I think it'd be awesome to hang with people who I could learn from and speak Japanese with. 
Anaheim, CA Jul 14, 2008
Son Nguyen
 My name is Son Nguyen. I'm Vietnamese. I really love Japanese culture and language. I'm self studying Japanese right now and I wish to know more about the culture. I know I could learn and practice Japanese with all the fellow group member. 
Santa Ana, CA Jul 14, 2008
shu
 hello all, I am a nisei male, who wants to learn Japanese. 
Orange, CA Jul 14, 2008
John
 web designer building db-powered sites at uci. check out my personal site at mindonfire.com ::: 
Irvine, CA Jul 14, 2008
Matt
 Hi! I am hoping to meet people who share my passion for learning new languages. I speak Japanese and am also interested in learning Chinese, Korean, and possibly Italian. よろしくー! 
Irvine, CA Jul 14, 2008
Wataru
 Hi, I'm Japanese from Kyoto, studying graphic design in Art Institute of CA. I have been in U.S. about 2years and half. But, my English is still so terrible. So I'm looking for a language exchange partner, I probably can teach you cool Japanese. 
Irvine, CA Jul 14, 2008
 I would like to meet new people. 
Los Angeles, CA Jul 14, 2008
Nanda Dyssou
I pledged
 Sziasztok!Ha ismertek valakit,aki szeretne magyarul tanulni,kuldjetek a http://www.lahungarianteacher.com-ra es a Los Angeles Hungarian Language Meetup Group esemenyeire! If you would like to learn Hungarian http://www.lahungarianteacher.com helps! 
Los Angeles, CA Jul 14, 2008
Kevin
I pledged
 I want to know some advice and opinions on breeding cockapoos and maltipoos. 
Interests: This member has chosen not to share their interests.
Brea, CA Jul 14, 2008
cody mcdonald
 ive always had an intrest in paranormal 
Riverside, CA Jul 14, 2008
Ami
Ami
 I am an MIT (Made in Taiwan) but raised in California. Would love to meet more Taiwanese people and can definitely improve on my Taiwanese as well as my Mandarin. 
Garden Grove, CA Jul 14, 2008
 Hey, I just recently moved to Orange County from New York and I am looking to make new friends here. I am Japanese and lived there until 12 years old. 
Irvine, CA Jul 14, 2008
STEVEN HOWARD
 KONICHWA, I have just finished my 5th and last semester of Japanese language at Mt. San Antonio College. I am now looking for an "in group" to continue improving mty language skills. 
Irvine, CA Jul 14, 2008
Matthew Otten
 Hi, my name is Matthew Otten. I am a student at Cal State Long Beach with a Japanese Major. I want to someday become an interpretor. I love the language and I don't know why, I just like the way it sounds so I have been learning it :) 
Irvine, CA Jul 14, 2008
Alvin
Interests: This member has chosen not to share their interests.
Los Angeles, CA Jul 14, 2008
wen Liu
Interests: This member has chosen not to share their interests.
Diamond Bar, CA Jul 14, 2008
 My name is Johnal and I've recently begun to seriously pursue my passion for the Japanese culture. I'm taking a class at OCC (but not doing very well because i skipped two weeks of class to go to China) and am trying to expose myself to as much Jap 
Costa Mesa, CA Jul 14, 2008
Irvine, CA Jul 14, 2008
Bob
Bob
 Lived in Japan for many years and love the food, culture, and people 
Interests: This member has chosen not to share their interests.
Costa Mesa, CA Jul 14, 2008
Dais
 Hey, just new to Orange County and I'm dying to meet new folks. I'm a DJ too so I'd love to network over that also. 
Midway City, CA Jul 14, 2008
Kristie M.
Irvine, CA Jul 14, 2008
martin
I pledged
 hope to make some friends in orange or la county 
Irvine, CA Jul 14, 2008
Virginia Kean
 I want these local Meetups because there are no raw food clubs/meetups/etc that I know of in Orange County. I'd LOVE to see a local monthly potluck! 
Orange, CA Jul 14, 2008
 Konnichiha! My name is Sachi, and I am Japanese. I am interested in teaching Japanese. I'd love to make frends with someone who is interested in learning Japanese language. 
Tustin, CA Jul 14, 2008
Hide
 My name is Hide, a guy who really loves motorcycles, J-pop, J-anime, and Japanese food. I like traveling and I traveled almost all over Japan, so I want to share waht I think about Japan with people who like Japan. 
Los Angeles, CA Jul 14, 2008
 Recently moved to Irvine. I was in the Japanese Meetup group near Seattle. I'm looking to improve my Japanese language skills. 
Irvine, CA Jul 14, 2008
Sharon
Irvine, CA Jul 14, 2008
Mimi
 Mimi - looking forward to making new friends 
Interests: This member has chosen not to share their interests.
Laguna Niguel, CA Jul 14, 2008
Henry
Los Angeles, CA Jul 14, 2008
 hi, i'm an east asian lit&lang major with concentration in japan... i thought meeting some native japanese speakers might help me with my Japanese. 
Irvine, CA Jul 14, 2008
 I attended school in Hawaii and I learned to like the Japanese culture and people there. Most of them are very humble and polite. And I am amazed by the economic success of the country..... 
Irvine, CA Jul 14, 2008
Dave
 I just began studying Japanese, and I would really like to meet people that can help me improve my Japanese communication skills. 
Huntington Beach, CA Jul 14, 2008
Keiko
 Hi. My name is Keiko. I've been here with my husband since 2005. 
Irvine, CA Jul 14, 2008
Christopher
 I haven't hiked in 10-12 years. I would love to go again but it isn't as fun unless you have people going with you. This looks like a group i can hike and make new friends along the way. 
Interests: This member has chosen not to share their interests.
Lake Elsinore, CA Jul 14, 2008
 Hi, Im a Japanese American and I've always wanted to become more fluent in Japanese but just never got past the basics. So I would like some help if possible. Plus, I would like to be able to tell my grandma jokes that she can understand. 
Fullerton, CA Jul 14, 2008
Aileen
 I love industrial music, electronica, and trip-hoppish kind of stuff and can never find enough people that have more than a passing interest in it. I'd like to find clubs that play it, people that love it, and have a good time! 
San Bernardino, CA Jul 14, 2008
Nahomi
Irvine, CA Jul 14, 2008
Mayumi
 Hi, I am Mayumi, looking forward to meet new friends. 
Interests: This member has chosen not to share their interests.
Costa Mesa, CA Jul 14, 2008
Los Angeles, CA Jul 14, 2008
Irvine, CA Jul 14, 2008
 I'm a digital photographer new to the area looking to meet new people and get some new ideas. 
Anaheim, CA Jul 14, 2008
san
Interests: This member has chosen not to share their interests.
Anaheim, CA Jul 14, 2008
Valentine Rosas
 My name is Valentine, I was born in Los Angeles, California. I am of of mixed heritage. My dad is German American and my mom is French, Mexican, and Indian. I grew up in the Gardena area in California. I am now just getting into the Japanese culture, 
Riverside, CA Jul 14, 2008
Tony P
 Hi, I just moved home to the OC after living in San Francisco, and Japan for the last 8 years. All of my Japanese speaking friends are in Japan or SF. 
Orange, CA Jul 14, 2008
Irvine, CA Jul 14, 2008
Aaron25
I pledged
 Hello all 
Interests: This member has chosen not to share their interests.
Irvine, CA Jul 14, 2008
Alex
Interests: This member has chosen not to share their interests.
Garden Grove, CA Jul 14, 2008
 hi, my name is shin and it's been 4 months since i moved to corona. I'm a native japanese so i don't need to learn the language but i'll could hang out and teach other members 
Los Angeles, CA Jul 14, 2008
Candy
Buena Park, CA Jul 14, 2008
Albert
 Hello my name is albert... I took a couple of years of Japanese.. back in college.. but to be honest I forgot most of it or all of it, I would like to go back and start from " 0 " which will not be that hard to remember... any help would be well app 
Irvine, CA Jul 14, 2008
Mark
 Hi everyone, I spent the past 3 years in Fukuoka, Japan and want to keep up my Japanese so looking for conversation partners and mutual friends interested in J-culture. "Yoroshiku ne." 
Corona, CA Jul 14, 2008
 I live in Murrieta and am looking for a place to learn Japanese at a beginner level. I am eager to learn as long as I can find someone to teach me. 
Murrieta, CA Jul 14, 2008
Edo
 Hi. I came from Japan and I'm looking for a language exchange partner. 
Costa Mesa, CA Jul 14, 2008
CRISTOBAL
 I enjoy raquetball but the circle which i used to play in has gone the way of the >>insert witty comment here<< So, I am looking for a new circle, square, trapezoid...........you get the point. In the winter I like to get up to Big Bear. 
Costa Mesa, CA Jul 14, 2008
Kyoko
 I want these local Meetups because I like coffee. 
Torrance, CA Jul 14, 2008
 Hi! I am a native Japanese speaker and have lived US for 3 years. I am very happy if I can share my knowledge as a Japanese. Let's have fun together!! 
Torrance, CA Jul 14, 2008
Sansei
 Got your email and your group sounds very interesting. I have several older Porsches. 
La Canada Flintridge, CA Jul 14, 2008
KathyB
 I want these local Meetups because I've just moved near Garden Grove from Washington DC, and am eager to meet classical buffs. I've sung and taught voice for 20 years - German Lieder and Italian opera. Would love to perform opera selections. 
Huntington Beach, CA Jul 12, 2008
Irvine, CA Jul 12, 2008
MJ
MJ
 Born and raised in Ichikawa, Chiba. 
Irvine, CA Jul 12, 2008
jason
Interests: This member has chosen not to share their interests.
Garden Grove, CA Jul 12, 2008
JayBan
 Because I like Sushi and Sushi likes meh :D 
Montebello, CA Jul 12, 2008
Carlo
 Watashi no namae wa Carlo desu ! Yoroshiku! I would like to improve my japanese conversational skills and help native japanese speakers improve their english as well. 
Long Beach, CA Jul 12, 2008
Oni
Oni
Corona, CA Jul 12, 2008
hiromi nakayama
Irvine, CA Jul 12, 2008
Irvine, CA Jul 12, 2008