02：Friday Nomikai: Japanese-Style After-Work Social

## After-Work Nomikai: Japanese-Style Social Hour

Hosted by Yuki, a Japanese engineer based in Phoenix.

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### Important Notes

Please update your RSVP if you can’t attend.
Space is limited, and other people may want to join.
Location update:
The exact table / seating location inside the venue will be posted here when I arrive.
Our table will be:
To be updated on the event day.

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### What is Nomikai?

“Nomikai” is a Japanese after-work social gathering where people enjoy drinks, food, and casual conversation.
This meetup is a relaxed way to bring that atmosphere to Phoenix. We’ll meet at a bar or casual restaurant, order a drink or food item, and enjoy friendly conversation about Japan, Asian culture, food, travel, Phoenix life, hobbies, and anything light and fun.
People from all backgrounds are welcome, especially those who are respectful and interested in Japanese or Asian cultures.
There is no formal agenda. The goal is simply to meet respectful new people, make friends, and build natural local connections.

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### Alcohol & Venue Support

Alcohol is optional. If you do not drink, you are still welcome.
Please support the venue by ordering at least one drink or food item.
Everyone pays for their own order.

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### Rules

• 21+ only
• This event is mainly for adults in their 20s and 30s
• No smoking, cannabis, or drugs during the meetup
• No harassment, aggressive flirting, fighting, or disruptive behavior
• No sales pitches, MLM, investment solicitation, religious recruiting, or unwanted promotion
• Contact exchange is okay only with clear mutual consent
• Please update your RSVP if you can’t attend
• Repeated no-shows may affect future attendance approval

This is not a pickup event.
It is a friendly, respectful social meetup.

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### Event Flow

We’ll start around 7:00 PM and plan to keep the official meetup to about one hour.
After 8:00 PM, people are welcome to head out, stay and chat, or continue elsewhere if the group feels like it.