- Let's Talk About Japan! -

About this event

\- Let's Learn About Japan Online\! \- ＊日本語での案内は英語の下にございます＊ Are you interested in Japan? Would you like to visit Japan someday? Are you currently planning a trip? Do you want to learn more about Japanese culture, food, history, daily life, or hidden local spots? If so, this meetup is for you! Let's Talk About Japan! is an English-only online meetup where people from around the world gather to talk about Japan, exchange ideas, ask questions, and share experiences. Whether you're a Japan enthusiast, a future visitor, a repeat traveler, or a local Japanese participant, everyone is welcome to join the conversation. This is a casual free-talk event with no presentations, no lectures, and no fixed agenda. Let's simply enjoy talking about Japan together! *** Why You Should Attend Learn More About Japan Discover new aspects of Japan through conversations with Japanese participants and people from around the world. Get Real Travel Advice Receive recommendations, travel tips, and local insights that you may not find in guidebooks. Meet People Who Share Your Interest in Japan Connect with people who love Japan and enjoy discussing travel, culture, food, and daily life. Practice Talking About Japan in English Japanese participants can practice explaining their culture, hometowns, favorite places, and recommendations in English. *** For Those Interested In: Traveling to Japan Planning a future trip to Japan Learning more about Japanese culture Japanese food and drinks Japanese history and traditions Hidden local spots and travel recommendations Meeting people from different countries Having meaningful conversations in English *** Before You Join To make the meetup more enjoyable and productive, we encourage overseas participants to think about what they would like to know about Japan before joining. For example: Places you would like to visit Foods you would like to try Questions about Japanese culture Travel itineraries Local experiences Seasonal events Hidden gems If possible, please send your interests, questions, or travel plans to the organizer before the event. These topics may be shared with Japanese participants in advance so they can prepare recommendations, ideas, and useful advice for you. This often leads to more engaging conversations and more valuable travel insights for everyone. *** Event Flow Check-In Log in to the Zoom link provided after registration. (You're free to join or leave anytime during the session.) Introductions Briefly introduce yourself and tell us what interests you most about Japan. Free Talk Enjoy open conversations about Japan with participants from different countries and backgrounds. *** Language English Only This event is conducted entirely in English. *** Time 10:00 JST (New York 9:00 PM / Chicago 8:00 PM / Los Angeles 6:00 PM) Approximately 60 minutes *** Platform Zoom (Link provided after registration) *** Participation Fee Free *** Participants Up to 8 people *** How to Sign Up Please register through this page. *** Reserve Your Spot Register now to secure your place! Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. Cancellations: Please cancel by 11:59 PM the day before the event. No Unwanted Solicitation: Please refrain from network marketing, religious recruitment, or any high-pressure sales tactics. *** Organizer profile Kazu (Kazuaki Kaneda) After graduating from university, I gave up on my first job in sales within a year. Until the age of 29, I worked in the food and beverage industry while dedicating myself to basketball. As I approached 30, I made the decision to “build a career using English” and went back to studying. Within two years, I achieved a TOEIC score of over 900. Since then: • 7 years as an English instructor • 5 years as a Japanese language teacher • 7 years working in inbound tourism at a sake brewery • 6 years promoting sake culture internationally Through experiences I could never have imagined before learning English, I began to