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Bristol Japan Club
is a society for people living, working or studying in the Bristol
area who are either Japanese or have an interest in Japan. Since the
early 1990s there has been a monthly get-together where people can
make new friends, meet old friends, talk and drink in an informal
atmosphere.
Here you can share your experience of Japan with others who have visited or lived there, or find out about Japan if you haven't been there yet. People who are learning Japanese can practice their language skills and those who are already proficient can usually find a number of native speakers to converse with. For Japanese visitors and students there is the opportunity to meet local people with an interest in Japan and to speak English with native speakers, as well as meeting other Japanese people who are staying or living in Bristol. You can find out about local places of interest and events and perhaps get some help with English language problems. We have occasionally had guest speakers, demonstrations and Japanese food evenings at our monthly meetings but the emphasis has always been on personal contact rather than organized events. The atmosphere is completely informal so you can choose to chat with just one person or a whole group of people. Usually somewhere between 20 and 40 people attend each month and there is a wide range of ages and occupations. Making new friends is an important aspect of the club - many long-lasting friendships have started here and although we are not trying to be a dating agency, at least one marriage has resulted from a couple meeting at Bristol Japan Club. Bristol Japan Club at the Polish
Club - 2nd Wednesday of each month The Polish Club is a private members' club for Polish ex-servicemen which lets us use its facilities once a month. On Japan Club nights we usually have the place pretty much to ourselves, although occasionally there is a concert or other Polish Club function happening on the same evening. There is a bar selling a range of drinks at less than pub prices. Sometimes we have also had sushi and other Japanese food available free of charge. To get an idea of who goes to the Japan Club and what the Polish Club is like, please take a look at the Photo Gallery page. Bristol Japan Club at Obento -
last Tuesday of each month There is no formal membership of Bristol Japan Club and no entrance fee except for special events at Obento when there is a set charge. Anyone interested is very welcome just to come along to the Polish Club on the second Wednesday of any month or to Obento on the last Tuesday of any month.
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