Konnichi wa minna-san. I'm Mikal Dmon your group organizer and a #1 fan of Japan.This group is for anyone who shares an interest in the Japanese language, culture, and community.I've studied the language for a few years, and hope to meet fluent and native speakers, to meet up and exercise my skill.There will often find prizes, free food, and good friends.Come and join us..

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 …

There's a singular beauty to sushi. The artistry, the simplicity, and the tradition. I started this group to connect with like minded folks who want to not only dine at Boston's best sushi bars but study its history and learn how to make sushi as well.