What we’re about
Konnichiwa,
This is the Japanese/English meetup, on the second Tuesday of each month. We are a language exchange and social group for those who have a genuine interest in Japanese language and culture. Likewise we cater for Japanese people in London who want to speak in their native language or want to practice English and make friends. The group has expanded considerably over time and turnout is around 200 people to our main events. We also put on music nights and have social events such as picnics.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Yutaro Ogida and Fairlady ZZZZZ +DJ Mika live in London, 14th September.The Hope and Anchor, London
This will be a great night of classic and more psychedelic rock with some Japanese 80's music in-between. We have Yutaro Ogida across from Japan alongside The Fairlady ZZZZZ and DJ Mika spinning some classic Japanese tracks.
Tickets will be £10 earlybird, £12 advance and £15 on the door. Tickets available from here (booking fee applies). Tickets available from here:
https://www.skiddle.com/e/41199400Yutaro Ogida
Japanese singer-songwriter and guitarist, Yutaro Ogida was born in Tokyo. He spent his early childhood in New York and attended high
school in London where he started playing guitar. After going back to Japan in the 1990's, he joined Wouassi Vincent's Afrorock band, The Roots Band. Apart from his solo activities, he is also known for his participation in the Pink Floyd tribute band "Primordial God Mother" with Takehiko "shake" Kogure and others, and Takashi O'hashi & The Sound Torus, a solo band by Takashi Ohashi (Holy Hunger II). Check out more about Yutaro-san here:
http://www.ogidayutaro.com/The Fairlady ZZZZZ
Born from the silence between notes and the roar of back-alley Rock’n Roll, The Fairlady ZZZZZ walks the line between twilight and sunrise—where heartbreak kisses hope and the echo of peace plays louder. Every chord is a confession. Every beat, a revolution. Mojo sings in colors you’ve never seen. Dr. No cries in harmonies you thought were lost. Captain Drunk is the pulse of midnight and the promise of morning. So turn it up, let it burn, let it bleed.Feel the love, ride the groove, and hold on to the peace like it’s the last record spinning. Welcome to the world of The Fairlady ZZZZZ. It’s raw. It’s real. It’s Rock’n Roll.
DJ Mika
Spinning a heartwarming selection of Japanese retro sounds from the '80s to '00s, DJ Mika brings nostalgia, emotion, and joy to the dancefloor.Her style blends Showa-era pop, city pop, and timeless J-POP classics — perfect for anyone longing for the golden days of Japanese music.
@dj.mika.londonFor those who want to join, at 22:30 we will move to the Swan (Wetherspoon) near Highbury and Islington station to round off the evening.
