I decided to start this group for those of us who are trying to learn the Japanese language, and for people who already speak the language to have an opportunity to practice it. In addition to language and grammatical issues I would like the forum to be a place to discuss Japanese culture, customs and travel to Japan. I welcome all people who are learning to speak Japanese or those who already speak Japanese, including native speakers, to join this group. Native speakers interested in learnin …

It's hard living and working in a foreign country. All you working women from Japan, let's get together and share our experiences and wisdom over wine, coffee, and good food.  Graduate/professional students are welcome to join. This group is for women only.  Native speakers of Japanese preferred as the purpose of the group is to create a forum for venting in our own language!! 日本語で仕事の憂さを思いっきりはらしましょう！

Välkommen! Dábro pazhálovatch'! Benvenuto! Willkommen! Bruchím ha'baím! Bienvenue! Witamy! Mabuhay! ¡Bienvenido! Tervetuloa! Kalós orísate! Karibu! Üdvözöljük! Bem-vindo! Velkommen! Hosgeldiniz! Welkom! Selamat datang! Vítejte! Vitajte! Fáilte! Khosh aamadid! Benvenon! Dobro doshli! Zayt bagrist! B'dhan m'tzu! Dobre doshli! Karïbü! Olumaa! Mari mari kompuche! Bures boahtin! Merhaba! Benvinguts! Namaste! Welcome! This group is for all Xenophiles - anyone who is interested in an international lang …