"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 …

Bored? New in town? Looking to grab lunch or go out for a drink? Have two extra tickets to the show? Suggest it! Open Tokyo is a free and open social network for casual, spontaneous hanging-out. * small groups are encouraged! lunch for two, bar hopping in threes, dinner for four * meet new people! with smaller groups you have a greater chance of getting to know someone new and expanding your circle of quality friends. * no special occasion necessary. suggest a meetup anytime, for whatever reason …

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 …

… We have had speakers on Japanese tax law, marketing research, social networking, local web advertising, online accounting software, web site SEO, buying and selling web domain names, and many other topics. When you join there are two polls that I would like you to answer to help plan meeting topics.

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

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 …

… If you are a happy person and want to socialize and network with other happy people, this is for you. If your goal is to become a happier person this group is for you. If you want to contaminate others with your happiness, this group is definitely for you. Visit http://iamhappyproject.org for more information; while you are there please follow us on twitter and like us on Facebook.

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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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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 …

… We usually take a ten-minute break midway through the afternoon, but there isn't a lot of socializing. One is not obliged to bring work. People are welcome to come to listen and comment. If you do bring work, please post to the site. Deadlines are previous Wednesday midnight (under 4,000 words) and second Saturday of the month (4,000 to 10,000 words). We ask for a ¥100 donation to help pay for Meetup, coffee and tea. After the workshop, members frequently drift up the street to a cafe to sociali …

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!

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!