Osaka Meetup Group OMG

Meeting locals is the best way to experience the culture firsthand.
This is a rare opportunity to meet and speak with locals in English.
Local participants attend this event because they enjoy speaking English.

Every 20 minutes the organizer will randomly shuffle participants to their speaking partners for a one-on-one conversation.

Please purchase a drink (¥650-¥850) to join this event. There will be a small participation fee of ¥500 after the event.

Come join our event in a brand new cafe!,
丸福珈琲店 THE COFFEE PARLOUR. The cafe is located in the new Grand Green Osaka in Umeda, South Building, 1st floor (ground floor).

For directions to 丸福珈琲店 THE COFFEE PARLOUR, click this link: https://www.meetup.com/osakameetup/photos/35506813/

We will meet inside 丸福珈琲店 (Marufuku Coffee) THE COFFEE PARLOUR at 7:00 p.m. Ben will be there to greet you.

RULES

1. PLEASE R.S.V.P. We have limited seats reserved. You will not be able to attend without a reservation.
2. NO SOLICITATIONS. (ネットワークビジネス等お断り). If you are reported soliciting, you will be permanently banned from our group.

Experience next level elegance and sophistication in Osaka’s newest, most upscale and exclusive Hotel.

Welcome to the Waldorf Astoria Hotel Osaka. Opened March 2025.

The original Waldorf Astoria was built in New York in 1931. This historical hotel served world leaders and famous celebrities.
Now, it has come to Osaka.

Have a drink at Peacock Alley prepared by world-class bartenders and enjoy the view 90 meters high up the Umeda skyline .

Ben will personally guide you through this magnificent place. You will catch a glimpse of the two restaurants, two bars and the Outside Terrace. Enjoy a drink while you learn about the historical significance and story behind the architecture and style of this new, 5 star luxury hotel.

Step back in time to the 1930‘s Golden Age of Jazz, discover Canes and Tales, a hidden, secret bar inside the hotel modeled after a "speakeasy". During 1920-1933, alcohol was prohibited and speakeasies where created to serve alcohol illegally during prohibition. Check out the photo folder, "1930’s Speakeasy"

After the brief tour, you can decide where you would like to sit down and enjoy a drink, Peacock Alley, Outdoor Terrace, or Canes &Tales.

When: Thursday, 8:30 p.m.
Where: Grand Green Osaka
How Much: ¥4,000 or $30.00 USD.
(premium drink and snacks are included). Cash only

Non alcoholic drinks are available

We will meet at 丸福珈琲店 THE COFFEE PARLOUR at 8:30 p.m. in Grand Green Osaka. Then we will walk to the next building, the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.

Join us for a Friday Night Meetup event at Del Sole, a cafe above JR Osaka Station.

You can choose between 1 on 1 conversation, and groups of 3-4.

The organizer, Ben will randomly mix and change speaking partners every 20 minutes.

Cost
Please purchase at least one item from Del Sole (drink, food, dessert).
Menu is posted in event’s photos.

• Participation fee ¥500.

Join us for a Saturday morning Meetup event at Del Sole, a cafe above JR Osaka Station.

You can choose between 1 on 1 conversation, and groups of 3-4.
The organizer, Ben will randomly mix and change speaking partners every 20 minutes.

Cost
Please purchase at least one item from Del Sole (drink, food, dessert).
Menu is posted in event’s photos.

• Participation fee ¥500.