If you are interested in learning Japanese language and culture, this is where you should join. You will meet both native Japanese people and non-natives who have the same interests as you do about Japan. Also, you can seek your language exchange partner to polish your Japanese! Welcome to the NYC Japanese Language Meetup!

JUSA-NJ is The Bridge Between Two Cultures. Although JUSA's primary mission is to provide cultural activities for Japanese people in NJ, we have fun activities and cultural exchanges that allow members of the Asian and American communities a great opportunity to develop friendships and business relationships in a fun, casual atmosphere. Everyone is welcome to join JUSA and attend our events, not just Japanese people. We just started this MeetUp and will add more info later, but you can learn m …

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 Le …

  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 classe …

The purpose of this group is to coordinate various development training around the iPhone platform. Some development experience is needed! Who are we? - One of the first to be on iTunes App store at launch day - Creators of famous applications such as Japanese Summer Sounds (#3 in Japan), iRetroPhone (#7 in Japan), iSeismometer (#3 in many countries), iSameGame - iRetroPhone was covered by NYTimes on day 1 of the app store launch - 32 apps on the App store and counting - Training will …

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 …

… He learned the essences of Taiji from the notable masters all over the Asia from Hong Kong, India, China, Japan and South Korea. He is the Honoree for Energy Movement(Qi Gong) from the most popular Qi Gong association in China as well as he graduated from Yogant Academy in India with meditation master course. Moreover, he is the notable author of several books for Energy, Meditation, Tai Chi Chuan, Qi gong in South Korea. Grand Master Min points out that Taiji Yoga is the exercise that makes it …

We created this club because we LOVE OTAKUs (love-anime) so we named ourselves OTAKULUV!! We are open to have meetings for Otaku to discuss about Japanese anime. We also like spiritual practice and we belong to Happy Science. (You don't have to be a member of Happy Science to join this club.) Happy Science is founded in 1986, in Japan, a rapidly growing worldwide spiritual movement by Master Ryuho Okawa for the happiness of humanity. We are a non-profit organization with a passion for improving …

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 …

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 chat …

  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 …

… I am the author of 21 books published by major publishers in Japan. Read more... You can listen to a sampling of my recent guided meditations here: http://www.crsny.org/... Namaste, Yasuko Kasaki Founder CRS (Center for Remembering & Sharing) Location:CRS (Center for Remembering & Sharing)123 4th Ave, 2nd FL (between 12th & 13th streets) New York, NY 10003 212-677-8621 http://www.crsny.org    

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 awaken …

… Kasaki is the author of 21 books published by major publishers in Japan. Read more... You can listen to a sampling of Yasuko's recent guided meditations here (you will need to register and log into our site to access the recordings): http://www.crsny.org/... ACIM Healer Katherine Abegg serves as Teaching Assistant for this class and will sometimes lead the group when Ms. Kasaki is unavailable. Another great way to get a taste of our approach is to attend one of our free Healing Events, each o …

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 Engli …

… You'll get to see some of my Monopoly Games on his site (Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Uruguay, Japan - Odaiba, Pakistan, South Korea, etc) http://www.muurkrant.nl/monopoly/country_index.htm The link to the home page of his web site is: http://www.muurkrant.nl/monopoly/index.html I also have a friend in Florida that sells African Art. He travels with his wife to Nairobi, Kenya to bring back paintings by local artists to sell here in the States. He sells a Kenyan Monopoly Game called Kumiliki. It's …