We are the Cultural Understanding of Nippon Television Society - We are a group between the ages of 20-30 and we enjoy anime so much that we meet weekly on Sundays to watch and discuss new and old anime. We organize convention meetups at least four times a year, go out for group dinners, and throw the occasional themed party.

For otaku's by otaku'sDescriptionWelcome to Otaku-Haven, lets get started shall we? O-ta-ku / ō’täko͞o : [Noun]: Japanese term used to refer to people with obsessive interests, particularly anime, manga, or video games. Ha•ven / ˈhāvən: [Noun]: A place of refuge or sanctuary We are a not-for-profit group organization composed of people ranging from experts in the fields of science, business, music and art; to college students studying within their own respective fields; to high school student …

Welcome to The New York City Manga & Comics Meetup Group! Meet other fans and creators of Manga, Comic Books, Graphic Novels, Anime, Video Games and Cosplay. Talk about the latest Imports and Conventions. Eat some Sushi and sing some Karaoke. Our usual meeting place is Cafe R, but there will be other activities and meeting places, so there is something for everyone. We encourage you to post ideas for events or meeting places, Manga, Comics, Anime news and any other cool info to our Message Board …

Hello. The purpose of this group is to provide: 1) a 24/7 online hangout on Facebook  2) Private Japanese training for Beginners to get them up to speed. 3) 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 …

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 classes, …

Proud Generations, Inc. a non-profit fellowship and volunteer group for those who love comics and sci fi, is proud to introduce our latest outgrowth dedicated to those who love cosplaying and the art of costuming: Welcome to the: NY COSPLAYER/ COSTUMED PERFORMERS NETWORK, INC.! (as featured in the NY Times, Associated Press, &  Channel 4, New York!) * We enjoy volunteering, exhanging costuming ideas, photoshoots, video projects, attending cons/ festivals together, and enjoying every aspect of …

Community of Sailor Moon Fans near the NYC area. We have fun events around the city once a month! Its a great way to meet and make new friends who love Sailor Moon! Even if you are not in the NYC area, we will have online live stream meetups to reach the fandom around the world. I encourage fans to make their own local meetups to bring the fandom back to life once more. Let's make this the best meetup group out there, or in the name of the Moon, I will punish you! ^-^v

Are you really into Japan? I mean you talk about it with your family and friends but they don't seem to interested as you are? Well this is the group for you! Here we talk about recent news in the Japanese pop music scene, fashion, food, culture, and language. Basically everything Japanese. Also we talk about travels to and from Japan. Here you can meet new friends American, Japanese-American or those from Japan itself, (or anywhere really) who share the love and interest in Japanese culture. Th …

Konnichiwa! Douzo Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu! こんにちは！どうぞよろしくお願いします！ Pleased to meet you all! welcome to the Japan Cultural Appreciation group! Mission Statement The purpose of the Japan Cultural Appreciation Group (JCAG) is to promote both Japanese and English language as well as Japanese culture. This is accomplished by providing a service that helps people to learn either language who may otherwise have learning or financial difficulties doing so. In a friendly environment, people from all over t …

Our native speakers are quite happy to introduce you to their centuries-old culture. Many patient advanced students blend their knack for language learning with their enthusiasm for sharing. Japanese friends - all fluent native speakers - serve as volunteer sensei-figures, and learners of ALL LEVELS meet to teach, learn, and practice speaking Japanese and writing Kanji, Kana, or Romaji. A small study group is more conducive to language learning! Thus, we will expand to additional tables as nec …

If you are interested in learning Japanese language and culture, this is where you can be connected to them. You will meet both native Japanese and non-natives who have the same interests as you do about Japan. By attending monthly meetup, you may find your language exchange partner to improve your Japanese communication skills! Please watch the video below to see how you can utilize this meetup and be benefited by our events. http://youtu.be/gUKTsJkiJ4Q Also, please take look at http://www.face …

C'est un Meetup pour tout le monde qui aime le français et qui veut pratiquer la langue dans une atmosphère très aimable et sympathique! Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun! We are now part of Paris on the Hudson group and therefore: Paris on the Hudson, Entre Nous! So when you log in, go to Paris on the Hudson, Entre Nous. We want to assure our Montclair members that we will hold some of our Meetups in the Montclair area. We like to be inclusive! We were origi …

In today's society, popular culture is one of the few things that can bring people together into a community. But its ability to bring people together and create something truly meaningful for our lives is unleashed only when we decide to be part of creating it ourselves, not just passive consumers. Let's create a community for building our own independent culture through our own creative works based on our common interests. Illustration and manga is merely the initial medium of choice, so by no …

This group is for anyone that like to socialize and meet Japanese people or people interested in Japan. The party is held by a Japanese company Sky & Keys to bring together people that like to have fun. Everyone is welcome to come! It's usually held once or twice a month to try and bring the Japanese community closer as well as meeting new people in the city. You can also visit www.skyandkeys.com to see some pictures from previous events or the next Facebook event. We also have a Facebook Page. …

SketchCon is a group dedicated to artists that enjoy sharing their creative process. We intend on hosting live sketching events on a regular basis. We hope to spotlight artists and maters of their mediums to give informative talks from time to time. We encourage all medias to learn from each other and gain new respect and appreciation from interacting with one another. We range from Tattoo artists to photographer, jewelry makers to Comic book artists. Become a part Today!

This group was created for the Black Woman and Asian Man who have always wanted to meet each other but perhaps found it hard to do so. If you would like to have fun, meet new people, develop genuine friendships, dating, or even a long-term relationship - then this group is for you. This group isn't for people who join and never attend a meeting. And it's definitely NOT for people looking to just get hooked up! Please take a look at the Discussion Page about us, where the group rules are listed i …

This is for other Rennies lost in New York. There so many things to do in the city that fall in the basic rennie interest and fair season is about to start. I'm a Texas Rennie who is making NY home and looking for a new group. Looking for people who love going to Ren Faire and dressing up, museums, crafting, cooking, art, and movies. In general just hanging out and meeting new people with a common interest.

Welcome! Here’s the plan: Dare2Draw's main mission is to help provide networking, mentoring and promoting opportunities, along with resources, for artists of all levels, while raising money for artists in need, with the art done by our guests. We have art demos, artist panels, action models, drawing contests and great prizes provided by our sponsors. Our new home is at The Society of Illustrators. Established artists and arts organizations meet in a supportive setting, putting the art back in se …

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 English w …