We're the area's most active Japanese Meetup, with a lively group of people who speak or are learning Japanese. We have regular, casual meetings to socialize in Japanese and English, usually over dinner. Native speakers are welcomed, intermediate Japanese speakers get lots of practice, and beginners are encouraged to ask questions to learn more.
We rarely set an agenda. This isn't a classroom; it's primary an opportunity to get to know people who are connected to Japan in some way. Most of the time we go somewhere for dinner, but members sometimes plan coffee gatherings, local adventures, happy hours, or occasionally, structured events. If you're trying to learn something specific, please feel free to bring materials or books that cover your topic and feel free to ask for help. We don't have any formal lesson plans, but many people will be glad to help you out on something with which you're struggling.
Thursday night dinner Meetups: Always in Seattle, but the neighborhood varies. Once or twice a month: Coffee Meetup, usually in-city, now hosted rather irregularly, but you are welcome to step up. There's usually an event about once a month on the Eastside. Occasional events: Karaoke/Happy Hour. Irregular: Southend/Northend events, private home parties. (You can always volunteer to organize these) Please sign up to keep informed! Suggestions? Email Jason.
More about our group + Frequently asked questions
Seattle's Japanese-Speaking Gathering
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Adey Abeba Ethiopian Restaurant
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2123 E Union St, Seattle, WA
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It's time to eat with your fingers again!
We'll order a bunch of great vegetarian dishes (shiro wot, lentils, string beans, collard greens), some lamb (alecha), some...
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Hosted by:
Jason T. (Your Fearless Organizer)
This Meetup repeats every week on Thursday
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Location is shown only to members
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Join us!
We have decided to go to Blue Moon Tavern.See you there!! Hitomi https://bluemoonseattle.wordpress.com/
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Hosted by:
HiToMi (Kissaten no mama)
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Northwest Film Forum
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1515 12th Ave, Seattle, WA
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FREE screening! Q&A; with festival organizer Otomo Yoshihide
Registration is required for entry: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/e/2526653
Just five months after the...
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Hosted by:
Starkey (Resident movie and music maven)
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Chapel Performance Space
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4649 Sunnyside Ave. North, Seattle, WA
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First time in more than 10 years - Otomo is going to play solo in Seattle. Tickets - sliding scale $5.00 - $15.00 https://earshot.secure.force.com/ticket#...
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Hosted by:
Starkey (Resident movie and music maven)
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Needs a location
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Coming soon
Hosted by:
Aya,
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Reiko (The Bandleader)
This Meetup repeats on the 2nd Friday of every month
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Recent Meetups
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2 days ago · 4:00 PM
Weekend Japanese meetup??
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Japanese Speakers
How about meeting at Mio Sushi, at 4PM April 17th, walking around Green Lake, then reconvening at Mio Sushi for a roll or two?
From Derek: How about a Saturday or Sunday...
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4 days ago · 6:00 PM
Meetup on Eastside!
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We're going to Tutta Bella for Meetup on the Eastside!
http://tuttabella.com/bellevue/
You may order your own or order and share with neighbors.
Please BRING CASH for...
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4 days ago · 6:00 PM
Small party at Blue C Sushi in Fremont!
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Japanese Speakers
Please join my friend Nao and I at Blue C Sushi in Fremont for a taste of the old country! We would love to meet other Japanese people and Japanese speakers in this area...
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5 days ago · 7:30 PM
Open Seattle Japanese Language and Culture Meetup
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This week we're in Downtown Seattle, just across from Westlake Center.
Yard House is a pretty decent pub type place. It's got a very long menu, but my coworkers loved...
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April 7 · 7:30 PM
Open Seattle Japanese Language and Culture Meetup
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This week, we're at a legendary Szechuan restaurant in the international district.
We'll order a bunch of food to share. I'll make sure there are several good veggie...
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