My friends at Happy Science (Buddhist based non-profit organization) have been asking me to set up a Japanese chatting group so they can improve their Japanese skills and also have more experience in using the language so they won't forget. And of course so that they will have no problem when they get a chance to go to Japan. I am not a professional teacher but I am fluent in both Japanese and English so I would like to help out those who wish to communicate better in Japanese. We will be chatt …

Interested in learning English? How about Japanese? Mingle with native speakers of both languages! Partner up and become both a student and teacher of language learning! An equal amount of time will be devoted to learning both English and Japanese.

The mission of this group is to share our love of international theater through group outings to plays and other international theater events, with an emphasis on theatrical productions created by living playwrights and bold, experimental theater companies from around the world. We strive to make these wonderful shows accessible to our members by offering them the student group rate. This group is coordinated by Into This City international acting and foreign language school. Actfrench.com

Do you want to learn or practice a foreign language and have the opportunity for language exchange? Regular practice is the key! Join us at this well established weekly language exchange meeting organized every Sunday from 4pm to 6pm to brush up on a foreign language or learn some key sentences before traveling abroad. More than 40 members split into smaller practice groups to improve their french, german, english, spanish, portuguese, korean, chinese and many other languages, and you can also h …

Tired of going into the city for Japanese Language classes and meetups? I created this group for anyone interested in learning about Japan--the language, the culture, the society. Whether you like Japanese cuisine, you want to hone your Japanese speaking skills, learn something new, or just want to hang with a nice bunch of Jerseyites, sign up! I promise you: This is not your average Japanese meetup.

Meet and mingle in casual social settings with local Japanese language practitioners and native speakers looking to hone their second language skills. Join us anytime at our Regular Language Club Meetups and public outings. We are also happy to be a resource for those traveling to and from Japan. Share - Listen - Ask - Learn All ages and levels welcome. **this is a meetup for exchange of American and Japanese culture with a primary focus on sharing and learning the languages**

Meet and mingle with local Japanese language and culture lovers! This meetup will focus on three areas: Fun, Food and Culture. #1 Nippon Fun: Meet and Mingle Meetups, I'll try to choose cool izakayas and/or hidden spots! #2 Nippon Food: Ramen, Sushi, Okonomiyaki, Soba, Katsu, Donburi lets try them all! #3 Nippon Culture: Dance, Jazz, Films, Festivals all with a special Nippon twist! #4 Nippon Special: Special events as they come up. Lets make this the best meetup on meetup. Best, Todd

Calling all Murakami Nerds! This is a book club for fans of Japanese writer Haruki Murakami, author of Norwegian Wood, 1Q84, and more. Each month, we will get together and discuss one of his novels. We'll also have Murakami-themed events with food, music, and performance art. Anyone wanting to get together and share appreciation of this amazing writer is welcome!

Meet, network, and interact with other local asian professionals through our social events who share an asian descent, as well as, from those who have an interest in networking with asian professionals in general. We strive to promote asian/asian-american cultural awareness and bring Philadelphia's different types of unique ethnic and diverse asian commmunities a step closer together. We encourage all the members of this group to have creative collaborations with meetup members from our fashion …

Asian 20's and 30's Meetup Group is a social-networking group that studies Asian languages, plays games (Mahjong, Chinese Chess, go, etc.) and contributes to the Philadelphia area community via volunteer and charity events. We practice the "3 Fs"- Fun, Friendship, and Filanthropy. We also do club nights, happy hours, outdoor events, museum trips, dining out at Asian restaurants (dim sum, sushi, Korean bbq, pho, etc.)- pretty much anything fun. Our goal is to have a fun, productive, and united As …

This Meetup is for anyone seeking information toward joining a group activity, improving health and wellness, learning a self-defense, or simply to experience a piece of Japanese Culture. Current & previous practitioners of Aikido welcomed, Under the greater umbrella of AIKIDO, (eye-key-doe) there are several forms and variations that have grown from the the idea, that one can choose not to resort to violence to defend one’s self. Kokikai (co-key-k-eye) is a dynamic form of Aikido. Built on the …

Konnichiha! Douzo Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu! こんにちは！どうぞよろしくお願いします！ Pleased to meet you all! welcome to The Japan Cultural Appreciation group! Mission Statement The purpose of the Japan Cultural Appreciation Group (JCAG) is to promote both Japanese and English language as well as Japanese culture. This is accomplished by providing a service that helps people to learn either language who may otherwise have learning or financial difficulties doing so. In a friendly environment, people from all over t …

We want to get together to talk in English...in French...in Spanish...in Chinese...in many more languages! Come join us!!! ---------------------- We provide a friendly relaxed environment where people who are learning foreign languages can practice with other learners and native speakers. At every event, there will be smaller practice groups concentrating on French, Italian, German, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, etc. where you can either practice your skills, or help o …

Hola! Ni Hao! Welcome to the group!. This is a group for Spanish and Chinese learning and language exchange in Central NJ. Spanish classes will be dictated by a native speaker; social events will be conducted and we will all have a whole lot of fun!. Don't be shy and lets have a wonderful time together learning the beauty of Spanish and Chinese culture. Although this group is mainly directed to Spanish and Chinese people, PEOPLE FROM ANY COUNTRY OR CULTURAL BACKGROUND interested in either Spanis …

CALLING ALL SUSHI LOVERS: I searched and searched for a sushi-lovers Meetup group, but couldn't find any in the Lehigh Valley. I decided to create this group that meets once a month or more at different area sushi restaurants where we meet new people, share ideas, have great conversation and fun. This group is for couples and singles. (You never know singles.... you may find a sushi partner for life!) Ideas are welcome!

This group is for people who want to experience many Asian foods and drinks with a focus on pub style cuisine.  Mainly basement sake bars and yakitori spots. But Izakaya is an umbrella group description as I have other events planned outside what would be described as an Izakaya. Things like tea & dessert, Korean BBQ, any local Far East events like movies and concerts. Also its not so much an "exchange" as you won't find any American style bars/eateries on the agenda. Sharing language and cultur …

This group is dedicated to the social enrichment of the Young Asian American (age 21+) community here in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. We welcome those of you that have just recently moved to the area and are looking to connect with other Young Asian American Professionals. Join us for dinners, lunches, happy hours, trips, karaoke, etc and have a blast! Check out our pics and facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7289050406 Invite your friends!

Welcome to a Meetup Group exclusively dedicated to Asian Cinema. We will gather when recent and repertory films from Hong Kong, China, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, Taiwan and every other country I'm too lazy to type out will hit movie houses, art house little theaters and local film festivals in New York. We might also organize private screenings and watch DVDs together. For the die hard, we might even hit NYU or Columbia and attend symposiums or presentations. Please feel free to use the m …

Welcome to the NY Mostly Go Club! The "Mostly" is there since it's fun to do other things besides Go once in a while. For example, dinner or drinks after a tough tournament, a picnic with Go boards under blooming cherry trees in spring, whatever fun things we can think of. We'd love to meet other people who are interested in the game of igo/weiqi/baduk in the NYC area. Don't know how to play but saw it on some TV show or something and want to see what the game is about? We also host NYAMIGO Beg …

We are interested in having a good time with existing friends and also meeting new people.

Play the exciting game of Riichi Mahjong! These meetups are organized by the United States Professional Mahjong League (USPML). We are currently running two types of events: * Learn to Play Workshop A 4-hour crash course for absolute beginners to learn the basics and be able to play the game. Anyone who is interested in learning may attend. No experience necessary. Fun, interactive format - you get to play while you learn. Info about Learn to Play Workshops * League Events A monthly gatherin …

Are you or your family from a different country? Do you love to travel and visit other areas of the world? Do you like learning about cultures other than your own? Do you enjoy food from other ethnicities? Do you like to participate in or attend multi-cultural events, such as dances, performances, or foreign films? Do you speak, or are you learning to speak, any other languages other than English? If you answered "yes" to any of the previous questions then this group is for you! Feel free to jo …