This group is for anyone that like to socialize and meet Japanese people or people interested in Japan. The party is held by a Japanese company Sky & Keys to bring together people that like to have fun. Everyone is welcome to come! It's usually held once or twice a month to try and bring the Japanese community closer as well as meeting new people in the city. You can also visit www.skyandkeys.com to see some pictures from previous events or the next Facebook event. We also have a Facebook Page. …

This is a group for people wanting to speak Japanese!! Native and non-native speakers are welcome, and all levels of non-native speakers are welcome as long as only Japanese is spoken at meetings. If anyone does not know how to say something, you may write it down in English and together we will figure out how to say it in Japanese. 'Japanese only' is the method that works! We will have regular meetings and will celebrate Japanese holidays as possible. A $2 participation fee is requested of part …

We meet to learn about and how to create beautiful Japanese flower arrangements. Learn about this beautiful and tranquil aspect of Japanese Culture. Attend Ikebana International and other related events including Japanese culture and dining in the Greater Boston area. Of all Japan's traditional arts, the most practiced today is Ikebana---the art of Japanese flower arrangement. In basic form, an Ikebana arrangement follows a fixed pattern: a triangle of 3 points. Emphasis is placed on linear perf …

If you are interested in learning Japanese language and culture, this is where you can be connected to them. You will meet both native Japanese and non-natives who have the same interests as you do about Japan. By attending monthly meetup, you may find your language exchange partner to improve your Japanese communication skills! Please watch the video below to see how you can utilize this meetup and be benefited by our events. http://youtu.be/gUKTsJkiJ4Q Also, please take look at http://www.face …

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.

F A M I L Y DHARMA C ome to learn together! Connecticut’s only Buddhist Sunday School 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Twice a month At the Buddhist Faith Fellowship in Middletown Designed especially for families interested in learning to live the Buddha’s Way It’s free of charge but donations are appreciated to cover cost Pre-school, Kindergarten, & 1 st to 12 th grades Registration is simple. Just let us know the name, age, grade of your child, If they have any special needs, if they have some prior kno …

Few other cities boast the diverse array of ethnic enclaves and confluence of global cultures that New Yorkers routinely enjoy. And the representation of Japanese culture in New York City is no exception. From the cliché ubiquity of sushi houses to authentic and unique Japanese performing artists on tour, our group enjoys the sides of Japan that are on display in New York. Our events include art exhibits, J-pop concerts, sake tastings, karaoke outings, book readings, lectures, language classes, …

Hello Everyone: Welcome to the Konnichiwa Sake Club! Let's learn Japanese language, get together, mingle and most importantly "have fun"! Class room setting meetup: For Intermediate course, a copy of text book will be provided. You will only need a pen and paper for you to take notes. Please note the fee is $10 per person. To attend this course, students who can read Hiragana are preferred. Please email assistant organizer Jane directly for any further questions. For Basic Level Cou …

For spring and summer, we will be meeting most Monday evenings at 7:30 in Norwalk near NCC. Please check the schedule to make sure there is a meeting on the Monday of your choice, and sign up to reserve a spot. Then, if you must cancel, please follow the request detailed belpw. There is no charge for the session, but donations of whatever you like are gratefully accepted. I do request that all new members either have a clear face picture in their profiles, or that they send me one privately befo …

Meet other local sake, sushi and japanese food lovers! This group is for sharing our love and enthusiasm for sake, sushi and other types of Japanese food. I'm sure you have your favorites - let's share and explore! Here's the basic format: Mission #1 (Todd): Where's the Best Ramen In NYC!!! Mission #2 (Open): The Best of Hidden Japan (Right here in NYC)!!!! Mission #3 (Mike): Find the Best Sushi Spot! Mission #4 (Open): Best of Yakitori in NYC!!! Mission #5 (Todd): Best of the Best Sake …

Iaido, the Way of the Sword, is the art of drawing and using the traditional Japanese sword. Iaido was practiced by the ancient Samurai for centuries. Iaido consists of a number of techniques, or waza, that represent combative situations where generally one or more opponents initiate an attack. Although the waza represent combative encounters, the deeper purposes of iaido are to develop mental discipline, awareness, and mental and physical harmony through practice and control of body and sword …

What is crisismapping? Crisismappers are online teams of people who gather and provide data online to people responding to and people caught up in disasters. Crisismapping has been around for a while, but for most people it started with the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, where all the government and NGO information needed to respond to the earthquake was lost in the earthquake. We created online maps from satelllite images, put SMS and media reports onto an Ushahidi map, got documents into Sahana, …

Let's get together to cook Japanese food. It is not difficult for you. All we have to do is knowing how to use some Japanese ingredients. It is simple and fun!! We can get the ingredients easily at Asian grocery store. Needless to say, Japanese food is healthy because of not using an oil. I will introduce how to make sushi, yakitori, okonomiyaki, oden, udon, japanese curry, miso-soup with pork, and so on. I don't like spending a lot of time for cooking, so my cooking is simple and I can give som …

Hi, Happy Science will have multiple dates for showing 7 of our films (6 anime, 1 live action) that usually are rare and difficult to see anywhere else. Our films have all been shown in nationwide theatres in Japan and were all top 5 films at the box office. Also they were shown on national television in China, Africa, and India to several millions of viewers. They are very unique, interesting, exciting and heartwarming films that will move you and inspire you. Admission is free and there will b …

If you loved the show or just the lifestyle and energy depicted, this is your meetup. The original SATC group was founded in the sister city, London http://www.meetup.com/Sex-The-City-London/ I can tell you there were some serious socialites and good times had in The Big Smoke. So, the gauntlet has been thrown down to the ultra fabulous New Yorkers. Join like-minded SATC members and trendy socialites as we make new friendships and enjoy our beloved New York City. This meetup isn't exclusive t …

Welcome... all Anime and Manga Fans in North Jersey and the surrounding area!  \(^o^)/ Goal To be exposed to various anime and manga (older and current) What we do - Monthly anime meetup event where we watch an hour of something more recent and an hour of something from before 2000 (located in North Arlington or Teaneck) - Conventions - Japanese cultural activities - Stuff like karaoke, Japanese dining, and outings Express yourself NOW... by going to the "message board" under the "Discussions …

Welcome to the New York City Monopoly Meetup Group! I am Organizer of 2 other Monopoly Meetup Groups, The DC Maryland Virginia Metro Area Monopoly Meetup Group and The Boston Monopoly Meetup Group. I have been playing Monopoly since I was a child and started collecting Monopoly Games in the 1980's. I currently have over 300 different sets from all over the world (different countries, different cities, themed editions, you name it). My goal is to share my love of this great game with others. I of …

The purpose of this Meetup is to introduce a new and very effective natural healing method, Ki(Qi)-Energy Healing Therapy to those who are suffering with pain. Through many years of mental and physical training, I have mastered the way to withdraw spiritual energy called Ki(Qi) from the universe freely. I use this energy to realign deviated spine in order to facilitate nerve functions, losen up tight muscles and organs, open up clogged arteries and lymph system, and facilitate/balance hormone se …

Shimmy Chasers are the ultimate Belly Dance addicts!!! Partying and Traveling the world in search of Belly Dance Music and the Inetrnational Party Scene! Festivals, workshops, performances, clubs, lounges, and cultural emersion. NYC to Egypt, Morocco, Turkey, Lebanon, Greece... and Places that appreciate our beloved Art: Argentina, Brazil, Japan, US, etc.

Biodanza, Sistema Rolando Toro, was created by Rolando Toro of Chile during the 60's and is now global in its reach in South and North Americas, Europe, England, Africa, Japan and more..... Biodanza is a system of human development that fuses music, movement, and emotions building a sense of community for those who practice it regularly. This unique combination of elements expands our creativity, vitality and our ability to love. Biodanza is about feeling the fullness of every moment and awakeni …

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 …

Tu 6:30 – 7 pm Guided Meditation (Free) at CRS Please join us in the sharing of miracles. Here, your mind can come to rest and you can remember true peace. No experience with meditation is required, and everyone is welcome. Please arrive for Meditation before 6:30 pm as we don't open our door while the meditation is in progress. Kindly refrain from ringing our buzzer during this time. We at CRS are dedicated teachers and students of A Course in Miracles (ACIM) who are waiting to share miracle …

Know your life purpose and the meaning of your current situation clearly. Communicate with your Inner Teacher. Heal yourself and others. Open Level Class Taught in English by Yasuko Kasaki We are pleased to announce that we will start a new ongoing A Course in Miracles (ACIM) class. This 90-minute class strongly focuses on mind training designed to help you to experience the lessons and wisdom of ACIM. Each class contains some lecture from the ACIM Textbook and/or Urtext, some discussion and Q …

After watching the Bucket List and the Yes Man I got motivated to create this group. I am not planning on leaving this Earth anytime soon, but I wanted to try many things in life before I go. I've always wanted to....but either I said no at the opportunity or was too afraid to do so. Partial bucket list: wall climbing, Judo, fencing, zip lines, kayaking, snorkeling, riding on a jet-ski, learning to swim, wall climbing, visiting India, Tibet, Malaysia, Japan, Thailand, and Burma. I've already tri …

Do you like international foods? Do you want to improve your cooking skills? This group can help you explore cuisines of the world and teach you how to create new dishes. We will explore foods from Japan, Thailand, India, Italy, China, Spain, and many other countries. We will emphasize healthful ingredients, and we’ll aim for traditional and creative recipes. This group is for:  • Beginning cooks who want to learn about international cuisine. • Experienced cooks who enjoy sharing their love of f …

The Ladies' & Gents' Uptown Coffee Hour (NYC) - a spin-off of the wildly successful Ladies' Uptown Happy Hour (NYC) - is an opportunity to drink, eat, and build community with other Uptowners. So, bring along your bestest friend, cousin, hubby, partner, wife or *maybe* (if you don't yet have one) meet someone new.........right in the neighborhood :) With the Ladies' Uptown Happy Hour's amazing success coalescing into a fun, dynamic, and welcoming group of Ladies who segue into weekend mode at Fr …

This group has been created to bring people together that love to sing in both Japanese and English to do Karaoke around New York City.  Occasionally, we go to other music and cultural events, such as festivals, street fairs, concerts, etc. Since our members speak both Japanese and English, or are learning either Japanese or English, our meetups will be bilingual (unless otherwise posted.)  We frequently use our meetups as a means of language exchange. Anyone who joins to sing only in English w …

Soka Gakkai International (SGI-USA) is a well-respected American Buddhist association that promotes world peace and individual happiness based on the teachings of the Nichiren school of Mahayana Buddhism. Our members reflect a cross section of our diverse American society, representing a broad range of ethnic and social backgrounds. This web site includes information about activities on Long Island/SGI-USA. For more in-depth information about the SGI-USA, Nichiren Buddhism and national activitie …