Maikaze Daiko is a San Francisco-based Taiko Drumming group founded in 2007.  We are devoted to the study of both modern and traditional forms of Taiko drumming under the leadership of our sensei Bruce "Mui" Ghent.  We hold workshops and demo classes, practice together several times a week and perform regularly around the Bay Area.  We always welcome new members and and invite you to attend our next Introductory Workshop.

… Club co-founder and main host Steve Bloom, ranked shodan (the lowest expert rank, equivalent to a first-degree black belt in Japanese martial arts), recently returned to the game after an absence of 25 years.  He very much enjoys teaching the game, but also welcomes challenges from players of equal or greater rank.     Read on to learn more about Go!  (Thanks to the American Go Association for the material from which the following is adapted.) Go is a fascinating strategic board game that origin …

If the thought of Maxine Hong Kingston’s The Woman Warrior fascinates you and you've been pondering Murasaki Shikibu's The Tale of Genji for some time, then this is the book club for you!  Slice of Mooncake is based in San Francisco and will focus on literature primarily by Asian American authors, but will also embrace stories centered on Asian culture, history, and icons. Selection of readings will be suggested by both the Organizer and members, and include current fiction, nonfiction, classics …

Extend hospitality to WB/B-1 temporary business visitors, F-1 OPT international students who want to maintain status after graduation, and J-1 Exchange visitors, facilitate interaction with native English speakers, and provide support to nonimmigrants if they are experiencing economic hardship. Cross-cultural activity is an activity designed to promote exposure and interchange between foreign nationals and Americans so as to increase their understanding of each other's society, culture, and inst …

Welcome to Peninsula/SF(Bay Are) Japanese mothers meet up!! This group is for Japanese mothers who want to socialize with other mothers and get together and have fun with your baby, toddler or kids. Let's have fun and share your life!!

Based in Mountain View, this Meetup is for people who like Japanese food and meeting new people. Have you lived in or been to Japan and have experiences to share? Want to practice Japanese? Come join us at our next Meetup!

A unique combination of wine viticulture, physical fitness, art, and nature adventures. Come join the fun of exploring seldom visited and little known places of interest, such as, caves, hidden lakes and waterfalls, isolated beaches, enchanted forest trails, art, architecture and wineries off the beaten tourist path. Every Outing is unique & interesting. After a days hike, soothe your palate while sampling delicious wine at an authentic medieval Tuscan style castle... Or...enjoy a wine picnic on …

Come to practice English or any foreign language. We gather informally to chat, make new friends, learn about other cultures and maybe find a language exchange partner. Come share your English or foreign language skills while socializing and meeting interesting and worldy people. Languages you may hear at our events are English, Spanish, Korean, French, Chinese, Portuguese, Japanese, Turkish, Italian, Arabic, German, Thai, Russian and much more!

Here's a chance for Japanese speakers of all levels, with a particular emphasis on attracting moderate to advanced, to practice their conversation skills with others of a similar level. Let's apply our Japanese skills toward making new friends! Beginners, please feel welcome to join in the fun! Wagamama Nihongo will offer you an excellent chance to hear advanced and native speakers, as well as converse with others who may be having the same difficulties as yourself. Together, in a casual and re …

… Up Coming Events: Tour of Pier 39 Tour of the Ferry Building and Farmers Market Tour of Chinatown Tour of Japanese Tea Garden Tour of Palace of Fine Arts Tour of Aqautic Park Tour of Alcatraz A Day at the Baseball Park If you have any suggestions for fun places in the city, let me know.

Calling All Asians! Calling All Asians! Our group accepts members from all over the Bay Area including San Francisco, Peninsula, East Bay, South Bay and beyond! Whether you are new to the US, or more comfortable speaking your own language such as Chinese ( Mandarin, Cantonese) , Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, Tagalog, Hawaiian, Malaysian, Thai... come out anyway and make a new friend.   Check out our Monthly Newsletter ! See if we are right for you!   There there are three main focuses of this gr …

… Please join us on our adventures if you simply like Asian culture and like to party hard with Asians.  

… Whether you are new to the US or Asian American, or more comfortable speaking your own language such as Chinese ( Mandarin, Cantonese) Taiwanese, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, Tagalog, Hawaiian, Malaysian, Singapore, Thai... come out anyway and make a new friend. Interested in professional networking with Asians? You've come to the right place.  Real estate, finance, accounting, small business owners, fashion, music, arts, cooking, foodie, catering, computer programming, technology, investing, i …

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We are a group of adult geeks who like to hang out and have fun! We will be holding meetups at a multitude of places; conventions, restaurants, bowling, my house, camping, everywhere and anything! Activities will include: gaming tournaments, anime, scifi, or fantasy marathons, comic book discussions, rockband, parties and more!   I welcome suggestions, help, and other organizers! Everyone who is 18 and up is welcome!

IGN, one of the biggest websites on the internet for video game news, reviews, comics, and movies, wants to meet and get to know local cosplayers from the Bay Area for a future project which is currently in development! If you live in the area, or just happen to be passing through, and have a passion for designing costumes based on some of your favorite video game, comic book, anime, or movie characters- we'd like to meet you and get to know more about the awesome world of cosplay!