NEWS
December JCG - Venue Change
Owing to the busy Christmas period, we must use an alternative venue for the December Conversation Group.
Please check this web site before attending.
Welcome to the JCG
The JCG (Japanese Conversation Group) is a Japanese language group founded in 1997 affiliated with the Japan Society of London, which meets the first Tuesday of every month at the Shakespeare's Head pub, on Carnaby Street in Soho. We’re a group of non-Japanese, who either speak Japanese or are serious about learning Japanese, and Japanese native speakers, who come together to converse and participate in speaking activities, or watch demonstrations, wholly in Japanese. A light finger buffet is provided and drinks are purchased individually at the bar. Throughout the year we also hold dinner nights, karaoke, hanami, day trips, summer BBQ, and parties.
We welcome Japanese speakers of all ages and nationalities to our events, and it’s recommended that non-native speakers have an intermediate level ability. However, friends and family are welcome to our annual hanami event held every April.
You don't need to register in advance and we take a small fee at the door to cover the costs of the buffet. There's really no better way to improve your Japanese conversation skills! We hope to see you at our Japanese meetup in London.
Venue Change - Conversation Evening
Tuesday, 5th December 2023 7:00pm - 11:00pm
We will be holding our regular Conversation Evening on the first Tuesday of the month at a venue near Carnaby Street. Please check back for details closer to the time.
Conversation Evening
Tuesday, 9th January 2024 7:00pm - 11:00pm
We will be holding our regular Conversation Evening but in January we hold it on the second Tuesday of the month at the Shakespeare's Head, Carnaby Street, Soho, from 7pm. We hope to see you there!
Conversation Evening
Tuesday, 6th February 2024 7:00pm - 11:00pm
We will be holding our regular Conversation Evening on the first Tuesday of the month at the Shakespeare's Head, Carnaby Street, Soho, from 7pm. We hope to see you there!
FUTURE EVENTS
Venue Change - Conversation Evening
Tuesday, 5th December 2023 7:00pm - 11:00pm
We will be holding our regular Conversation Evening on the first Tuesday of the month at a venue near Carnaby Street. Please check back for details closer to the time.
PAST EVENTS
Anual Hanami in Kensington Gardens
Saturday, 29th April 2023 2:30pm - 11:59pm
We had a lovely Hanami cherry blossom viewing and ended up in the Queen's Arms as usual. The day was joyful and the weather perfect. Shame on those who did not attend.