"Beer is proof that god loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin Meet with other local Beer drinkers to discuss the intricate delights of this favorite social lubricant. Open to locals and expats alike. We have been going strong since 2008 and are always happy to have new members and returnees. There is always a lot of fun to be had and great beers to drink. In addition to our regular monthly event, there are plenty of special beer related events being planned all the time. Whethe …

If you find you need to know people, utilize your time doing something good for those in need, get to know better the community and place you live in, then you could be a part of the group. You don't have to be living in Saitama, you can be in Tokyo too. I've lived here for 7/8years (on and off), speak very little Japanese. I want to expand my social group of friends and make the most of my stay in Japan by understanding better the local community and doing something for them. Our group will be …

Welcome to join this group. This meeting is for people speak English as a Second Language, anyone of any nationality. This is not school, we enjoy chatting in English as casual for Fun, Meeting New People, Friends, Cross Cultural, ESL practice, Social. This is a great oppotunity to practice your English and meet new people. The native English speakers are also very welcome. This group is very new and  looking for new members, Please join us!  Yumi, an organaizer

Meet other local Business Owners and Entrepreneurs! Come to a Business Meetup to network, find new customers, get advice and avoid costly mistakes. Hear how others have overcome hurdles and achieved success. We have members running e-businesses, start-ups, home business, marketing experts and professionals from all over the world. All are welcome! We have either a guest speaker proposing a business plan or an expert on some aspect of running a business. We have had speakers on Japanese tax …

Find teachers or students in Tokyo and Japan - any subject! Mainly for English teachers and students but also other languages, language exchange, jobs information and networking. Other cultural subjects too like meditation, yoga, calligraphy, cooking, ikebana, handcrafts etc. What's special? Its an open community where teachers and students contact each other directly! No agency, contact as many people as you like. Its like a Facebook for English, language and cultural studies. Here we a …

Happiness is a state of mind or feeling characterized by contentment, satisfaction, pleasure, or joy. Happiness comes from deep within, and not from people, situations, or circumstances. According to Researchers from Harvard Medical School and the University of California, San Diego: “When an individual becomes happy, the network effect can be measured up to three degrees. One person’s happiness triggers a chain reaction that benefits not only his friends, but his friends’ friends, and his frien …

Navigating a new country while raising a family is an exciting challenge, but it's even better when you have a few people to hang out with. This group helps Tokyo-based stay-at-home Dads and their kids organize and participate in great activities with other families. The focus is to create a social environment for Dads and our children, and to take advantage of all that Tokyo has to offer. Meetups occur around central Tokyo.  Feel free to check out what we have scheduled, or suggest a meetup tha …

An international outdoor club (OCJ) in Tokyo for Japanese and foreign people to enjoy outdoor and social activities together; hiking, camping, climbing, cycling, skiing, running, diving, kayak, barbecue parties, social events etc. A great place to meet new friends! To get detailed event information and join events you MUST join the club first - look at the website: http://outdoorclubjapan.com/ Meetup RSVP which cannot be switched off, usually means nothing ... just a sign of interest in joining. …

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Welcome!     Click HERE for Simply Sweets in Japanese Join us and enjoy creating simple, yet deliciously baked sweets and desserts! Simply Sweets gives you a unique opportunity to take baking classes in English right in the heart of Tokyo. Make new friends, discover delicious recipes and improve your baking skills all in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. At Simply Sweets you'll learn how to make delicious French and American classic desserts, as well many as other favorites from around the world. …

They say that New York has in excess of 8000 places where one can find a bite to eat. London boasts more than 12000 pubs, bars, and restaurants. But when it comes to number one for choice, Tokyo has over 80000 eateries! Welcome to the Tokyo Eatup Meetup! Join us as we discover new eateries (cheap and not, casual and formal), sample new cuisines, and best of all, chat with old and new dinner companions!

Ever wanted to know more about Japan's other national drink (shochu) but didn't know where to turn? Are you curious about how shochu differs from the distilled beverages native to other parts of the world? Are you eager to find some new places around Tokyo to meet people and sample a bottle you've never seen before? Welcome to the "Curious About Shochu in Tokyo" (CAST) Meetup Group! In truth, CAST is merely based in Tokyo--we happily wander outside of the metropolis in search of distilleries, qu …

The focus of the Tokyo Hanami Meetup is seasonal Japanese events (including hanami!). Event Calendar 2010: April - hanami & yozakura July - Mt. Fuji trip & hanabi October - koyo November - Nagoya tripDecember - illuminations   If you have any other suggestions about seasonal Japanese events, please send one of the organizers an e-mail!