Hello :) The purpose of this group is to provide both: 1) a 24/7 online hangout on Facebook and,  2) NYC, in-person Events where people can actually use their Japanese! Practice makes perfect and this group provides lots of practice. ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME, as long as you do not use English and are determined to improve your reading/writing/spoken Japanese language ability. There is NO elitism or judgment here, so feel confident to bust out your Japanese! Meetup.com cannot actually display Japan …

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 …

Welcome to the The New York City Anime Meetup Group. The best place in the New York City area where Anime, Manga, Cosplay and Video Game fans hang out and talk about the latest Imports and Convetions. Eat some Sushi and sing some Karaoke. Our usual meeting place is the Skylight Diner, but there will be other activities and meeting so there is something for everyone. We encourage you to post ideas for events or meeting places, Anime, Manga, Comics news and any other cool info to our Message Boa …

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-You are deeply interested in language mastery! -You recognize 'systems' you here about always sound fantastic in the advertisements, but actually offer no real noticeable difference from any other system. -You feel committed to making improvements in a short time, and like to gauge your improvement. -You want to speak like a native, not like a language learner.

  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 …