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…

“ Civil Engineering is my profession, but my passion in travel, music, movies, books, and learning about new cultures. Hope to write a novel someday. ”

“ Just another role playing fan, that looks forward to meeting people with the same interest! ”

“ Participating in this group may help prepare me for the work I will be doing next year: working with the Japanese space program to study and develop human-robotic interfaces for our American space program. ”

“ hi, im jun from orange county and i am interested in japanese culture and would like to learn how to speak japanese. arigato gozaimasu ”

“ Sorry hit the wrong button. I have no interest in this meet up please remove me from your list ”

“ I'd really like to get to know the Japanese language because I am a musician and I plan on one day moving to Japan to be in the Oshare Kei music scene. I, also, would like to meet other people with similar interests. ”

“ Konnichiwa, I am a second generation bilingual Japanese-American. I'd like to meet and speak to other Japanese speakers. ”

“ Hi, I am originally from Japan, but recently moved from San Diego. I would like to meet people in Orange County who are interested in my country. ”

“ I ran across this looking for another event I am attending today. I can give you more info later if you like, but wanted to get registered for the event next weekend so I dont forget! ”

“ Hi, This year I told myself I should learn Japanese. My wife and I made to Japan and was trip was awesome. Love the culture and the language. I saw the website and I wanted to meet people who shre the same passion. ”

“ Hello! I'm Cordelia. I'm half Japanese/ half Welsh. My mother is from Saitama and my father is from Cardiff. I love to write, draw, go hiking/backpacking amongst many other things! I'm looking for one or more intermediate/advanced level ESL students! ”

“ Japanese Language Course for my children to learn Japanese. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to learn to speak Chinese... "flyer747@mail.com" ”

“ 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! ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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! =] ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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 ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ hello all, I am a nisei male, who wants to learn Japanese. ”

“ web designer building db-powered sites at uci. check out my personal site at mindonfire.com ::: ”

“ 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！ ”

“ 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. ”

“ ive always had an intrest in paranormal ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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 :) ”

“ 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 ”

“ Lived in Japan for many years and love the food, culture, and people ”

“ hope to make some friends in orange or la county ”

“ 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! ”

“ 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. ”

“ Recently moved to Irvine. I was in the Japanese Meetup group near Seattle. I'm looking to improve my Japanese language skills. ”

“ Mimi - looking forward to making new friends ”

“ 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. ”

“ Hi. My name is Keiko. I've been here with my husband since 2005. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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! ”

“ Hi, I am Mayumi, looking forward to meet new friends. ”

“ I'm a digital photographer new to the area looking to meet new people and get some new ideas. ”

“ 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, ”

“ 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. ”

“ Hello all ”

“ 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 ”

“ 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." ”

“ 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. ”

“ Hi. I came from Japan and I'm looking for a language exchange partner. ”

“ 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. ”

“ Born and raised in Ichikawa, Chiba. ”

“ Ohayou Gozaimasu! Watashi wa Rinata-chan desu! Hajimemashite! Watashi wa anime/manga/yaoi otaku desu! Ano...Nihon goa zenzan waka zima zen... (T_T) Gomen ne...demo...onegaishimasu! ”

“ Minna, yoroshiku! ”

“ I'm Kent. My wife is Junko. I speak Japanese pretty well, but not fluently. Both my wife and I would like to meet more Japanese-speaking people. I'd like to become more fluent - and it would help to meet other gaijin who are already fluent. ”

“ I took a few years of German in High school and college. Want to pick up the language again. ”

“ Nic Williams ”

“ Originally from NYC, I've recently moved to the O.C. I love reading local food blogs. Faves include The Epicurious Wanderer and Monster Munching! ”

“ I have been living in Irvine for about 4 years. Really missing the fantastic seafood & the fun shopping in Japan. ”

“ Hello! I'm Mioko and I've lived in orange county since last April. I really like a photograph.(^^ ”