Meet and mingle with local Japanese language and Japanese culture enthusiasts! We do a variety of fun events, both language oriented and social. We offer a regular introductory language event (hosted by native speakers) but otherwise most of our events are social. Past events have included viewing Japanese drama series (English subtitled), Japanese food potlucks, karaoke, Awa Odori dance, Bon Odori, Phoenix Matsuri, making Natto (ew!), or mochitsuki (yum!), visiting local Arizona onsens (natu …
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This group is for lovers of music, poetry, painting and other art forms who wish to explore space and silence and the Japanese concept of MA. Students of the various shakuhachi traditions are most welcome. Bobby Seigetsu Avstreih is the only certified shakuhachi teacher in the southwest, performing for over 25 years throughout the US and in Japan and Korea, and at The MIM, Mesa Arts Center, Phoenix Art Museum, Japanese Culture Club, and Japanese Friendship Garden here in AZ. He is dedicated to …
The purpose of this group is to help Japanese Shakuhachi flute players find each other and get together on a regular basis. The group also hopes to foster the growth of shakuhachi players in the greater Phoenix valley. This group is for all levels of Shakuhachi players from people who just have an interest in the music to experienced players. The group does not provide formal instruction but our members will mentor and help each other learn and grow in their playing. We also have a web site http …
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Lolita fashion (ロリータ・ファッション, Rorīta fasshon or Elega-torian in english?) is a fashion subculture originating in Japan that is based on Victorian clothing as well as costumes from the Rococo period.[1] The Lolita look is primarily one of modesty with a focus on quality in both material and manufacture of garments. The silhouette is of a knee length skirt or dress with a 'cupcake' shape assisted by petticoats. Blouses, knee high socks or stockings and headdresses are also worn. [2] Lolita fashion …
Niche .Enthusiasts.Really.Doing.Stuff. We are Gamers, Browncoats, Otaku, Trekkies, Computer Geeks and just plain Nerds. Our 5 year mission is to bring the nerd community together with interactive events that allow us to express our interests with other fun like-minded people. We welcome Geeks too!!! Search Terms: Geek, Nerd, Dweb, Egghead, Pop Culture, Geek Culture, Movie Fans, Horror Movies, Sci-Fi Movies, B-Movies, Cult Movies, TV Fans, Star Wars, Star Trek, Harry Potter, Lord of the R …
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This group is for those who enjoy the foods, languages, activities, the arts, etc. of Asian cultures! This group is for people of all ethnic backgrounds! I think it's always better to share fun experiences and noticed that there are no groups in this area for people who just simply enjoy Asian cultures so, I decided to remedy this! Many of our members either have spent time traveling to or have lived in, other countries. There will be opportunities for outings to different locations, restaurants …
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READ --> We ask for Four things before members' approval: Use a Real Profile Photo. We do not welcome anonymous. Read our Group Rules . Learn what to expect. Or else, please don't bother joining. If you are an existing member of a group called NAAP, we will not allow you to join due to the aggressive recruitment approach within the group. This group is designed for ASIAN DESCENDANT'S ONLY. The purpose of this group is not to promote or teach different Asian cultures. We are here to connect pe …
… Films we've shown at past Independent Film Nights include Elling (Norwegian), Requiem for a Dream (American), The Closet (French), Antonia's Line (Dutch) and Departures (Japanese). See past meet-ups for a comprehensive list of the thirty-some films we have shown to-date). So bon appétit, in both the mental and culinary realms! The small print details: For purposes of our independent film nights, we will define independent film as films/movies that are independent of Hollywood “Big 6” (M …
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