WHY? Because there are a good number of interesting museums and art shows in Tokyo Area. WHAT? We will check out all types of museums. The main focus of the meet up group will be checking out art exhibitions, but we are not art snobs. We will check out any kind of museums shows as long as they are entertaining to us. WHO? Anyone who likes to explore museum scenes in Tokyo Area should join. HOW? Just click "yes" for the RSVP response and show up to the meeting place. HOW MUCH? The price …

An informal  group that meets in Zama, Japan 2x per week to practice spar in BJJ, Grappling, Jiu Jitsu Club Zama Jiu-Jitsu Club is a non-profit group of individuals training Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu (sometimes also called Gracie Jiu-Jitsu) at Zama, Kanagawa-ken, Japan.Zama Jiu-Jitsu Club is always accepting new members. About half of our members have recently started training Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu so novice trainers can enjoy training as well.   As of now there are 4 or 5 Japanese members who come at …

What is a Scanner? If you are interested in everything from quantum physics to Byzantine art and everything in between, if you like to learn all the cool things about a particular topic and then move on to something new, if you are what in times past was known as a "Renaissance Man" (or Woman) then you are a Scanner.A Scanner is someone who has a wide range of (constantly changing) ideas and interests and wants to explore them all. As our group has evolved we find that our emphasis and interest …

This is a group for alumni and friends of Kristin Newton's art classes and workshops. It will be an informal monthly gathering of people who would like to draw and exercise those right brained skills once a month. No entry fee, one drink or one item order request. We will meet each month at Kimono Wine And Grill near Nogizaka Station.

This is a place for children in the Tokyo area to get together and have a good time. Parents and children are welcome to participate in fun activities that will get them out of the house and help them explore the arts!

Hacker spaces are community-operated physical places, where people can meet and work on their projects. Tokyo HackerSpace is an open community lab, studio, workbench, sewing circle, machine shop+, where people with common interests in technology, building things, gardening, cooking, science, sewing, digital art, gaming+, can find the space, the like-minded people, and the infrastructure needed for these activities. They are not just project studios, but places where people can get together and m …

… * An exhibition of The Tokyo Creative Collective members' work (art, prose, photography, song, dance, video, and more) may be possible in 2011 with enough participants and volunteers! People: * Everyone and anyone! Please join us to create, collaborate, discuss ideas, have fun, chat, relax, relieve stress, and see & sense the world in different ways.

The Gidayu Association is dedicated to teaching the traditional art of Gidayu. Gidayu is Japanese ballad-drama, an integral part of Kabuki and Bunraku, and a powerful form of theater in its own right. In Gidayu, a chanter sings and narrates a story while accompanied by a shamisen (a 3-stringed instrument). If you love singing, telling stories, traditional Japanese theater, or shamisen, consider giving us a try!

I am a working artist that is interested in gathering together a group of artists on a monthly basis to talk about works in progress or bouncing ideas around with. Critique is such a strong word. Think of this more as a place to share what you are working on and getting constructive feedback or talking through and sharing ideas with fellow artists. I also hope it will be a way for all of us to share information about any interesting exhibitions or events going on in the Tokyo area. Think of this …

This group was started by two guys from the UK. It's for people who want to see alternative / independent live music in Tokyo. Bands we've seen before include Mogwai, Mono, Sigur Ros and Isis. Okay that was the old description of the group. As both of the original guys have left we will open this up to any kind of live music in Tokyo. Dance, Punk, Metal, Classical, Jazz, etc. This site is for you and what you want to do is up to you. Let's suggest and support this meet up and keep this better! A …

(NOTE OUR NEW LOCATION at Our Space studio in Hatagaya! http://www.maru-z.com/ourspace/Access.html -About the Workshop- If you're reading this, you're thinking of taking the plunge and trying out this workshop. But I bet you're worried that you're going to have to be hilarious right off the bat, and that you'll be judged cruelly by your peers. That's the nightmare scenario, and it might even be true at some workshops. But it's not the case at the TCS Impro Workshop. My rule for the class is "D …

Tao Yoga ~ Balance Body, Mind & Spirit ~ Tao Yoga is a traditional Yogic practice from China that traces its history back to 500 BC.  In ancient times, this art was termed ‘Yang Sheng’ or the ‘Art of Nourishing Life’. Tao Yoga is an ancient precursor of Qi Gong, specifically the variety sometimes known as Nei Gong, and was practiced in Taoist Monasteries for health, healing and spiritual cultivation in ancient times. At the heart of Tao Yoga is the essence of 'Qi' or 'Life Force Energy'. …

Tokyo-Edo History Walks brings Edo back to life in modern Tokyo with tours of some of Tokyo's most historic areas. Join us on walks exploring how Edo shaped and continues to shape the modern metropolis of Tokyo. Ideal for those who want to explore hidden Tokyo and get more out of their visit here. If you live in Tokyo and have visitors, these walks are a great way to spend the afternoon! Walks last about 2 1/2 hours and focus on one area, cost is JPY 3,000 per person. Walks led by a nine year T …

Best Things in Life Are Free If you are travel, culture, art, learning, language, and/or fun lover, and you like to enjoy them for free, this is the group for you!! Global Collaborations for a Better World A network of professionals and/or fun lovers who meet locally & connect globally   Wouldn't it be nice if you travel to Europe, New York, Taiwan, or Thailand, you get to meet lots of friendly and local residents there for free, and they may as well show you around and do the interpretatio …

Sangenjaya International Meetup is a global community group of friends from different nationalities and diverse life style background in Tokyo area. We meet usually once or twice a month at a local(Sangenjaya-Shibuya area) cafe or restaurant. Our common language is English, and occasionally maybe some japanese, chinese, or others. We love to talk about various topics, such as culture, hobby, food, politics, life, technology, travel, business, art, music, etc. Sometimes, we are plannning  a short …

Hi!      I am new to Tokyo and I would like to continue meeting some new interesting, creative thinking, japanese/foriegn people that can speak english and are interested in sharing ideas from business to hiking, day tripping to sight seeing, art,  japanese culture, fashion, film in a beautiful happy a atmosphere.   This group is not limited, everyone is welcome!    There is another space that is beautiful! Also, in Roppongi, you will not feel like you are.  Only been open for a short while, its …