English Hub Kyoto

🇯🇵 Make Japanese Friends & Learn Real Japanese in Kyoto!

Are you visiting Kyoto, studying abroad, or living in Japan and looking for a relaxed place to actually USE your Japanese — and make real Japanese friends?

This is it.

At English Hub Kyoto, 20 friendly Japanese locals come every session to chat, share their culture, and help you practice Japanese over coffee. It’s like a casual Japanese study group + friendship meetup, all in one cafe.

✨ What you can do here:

・✅ Make Japanese friends in Kyoto (not just tourists!)
・✅ Practice everyday Japanese — greetings, ordering food, travel phrases
・✅ Ask anything about kanji, manga, anime, or daily life in Japan
・✅ Try Kansai-ben (Kyoto-style Japanese) with locals
・✅ 100% beginner-friendly — even「こんにちは」is enough to join!

Whether your Japanese is N5 or N1, you’ll leave with new friends and new phrases you can actually use on the street the same day.

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📋 How to Register / お申し込み方法

🌍 International / Non-Japanese participants:
✅ FREE! Just RSVP here on Meetup.

🇯🇵 Japanese participants（日本人の方へ）:
This event has a separate registration page for Japanese participants — ¥2,000 to join.
このイベントは外国人参加者は無料、日本人参加者は別ページからの有料申し込み（¥2,000）となります。
👉 Register here / こちらからお申し込みください:
https://utage-system.com/p/RsDhEVZk0AxF

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📺 See what English Hub Kyoto looks like!
🎥 Event Highlights Vol.1: https://youtu.be/kfEOZYfISxQ
🎥 Vol.2 Meet New Friends: https://youtu.be/pOqmtYYayGU

Want to make Japanese friends? Practice your Japanese? Or just enjoy a fun afternoon chatting over coffee in Kyoto? Welcome to English Hub Kyoto — a relaxed, cafe-style language exchange event where native English speakers and Japanese learners come together for real conversations over coffee. What is English Hub? English Hub is a casual, experience-based event designed to bring together people from different backgrounds in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy natural conversations — no textbooks, no pressure, just real connection. Who is this for? ・Native/fluent English speakers who want to make Japanese friends ・People who want to learn or practice Japanese in a fun setting ・Anyone interested in cultural exchange in Kyoto ・ALL levels welcome — no language requirements! What to expect: ・English Conversation Zone — Chat freely with Japanese participants eager to practice their English ・Japanese Learning Zone — A dedicated space for those who want to practice Japanese with native speakers ・Free coffee & drinks while you chat ・A fun, relaxed atmosphere in a stylish co-working space in central Kyoto ・After-event social mixer — Keep the conversations going after the main event! Event Details: Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026 Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Venue: GROVING BASE, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto (6 min walk from Gojo Station) Capacity: 20 international participants + 20 Japanese participants (40 total) FREE for international / non-Japanese participants! Venue Info: GROVING BASE is a modern 80㎡ co-working space with high-speed Wi-Fi, a projector, and a full kitchen. Food and drinks are welcome! How to get there: ・6 min walk from Gojo Station (Karasuma Subway Line) ・9 min walk from Shijo Station (Karasuma Subway Line) ・9 min walk from Karasuma Station (Hankyu Kyoto Line) Come join us for an afternoon of great conversations, new friendships, and good coffee in the heart of Kyoto!