Kiwami Social Club - Japanese x International Social Meetup

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About us

Welcome to Kiwami Social Club! ✨
Looking to practice your English or Japanese in a warm, welcoming space? Want to make genuine friends in Christchurch without any awkward icebreakers? You’ve found your community! 🥳
Kiwami Social Club is a relaxed, friendly group for anyone who loves real conversations, cultural exchanges, and building meaningful connections — no pressure, just good vibes.
Whether you're a local, a working holiday maker, an international student, or brand new to town — everyone is welcome here! 🌱

Why join us?
We are one of Christchurch’s most active cross-cultural communities!

450+ members have joined our events so far
50+ energetic people gather at every event (with up to 80 attendees!)
Safe, supportive, and beginner-friendly environment

What does Kiwami mean?
In Japanese, Kiwami (極み) means "the pinnacle" or "mastering something to its fullest."
I chose this name with the wish that through this club, you can truly master and make the most of your English, Japanese, New Zealand life, and personal connections — all while staying true to yourself and growing along the way. ❤️
Also, "Kiwami" blends Kiwi (our home here in NZ) with Ami (founder)!

What we do
☕ English Café A casual, fun meetup to practice speaking English naturally. No textbooks, no exams — just friendly chats, engaging conversation prompts (curated by Ami!), and a massive boost to your confidence. (Most attendees are native Japanese speakers, but all nationalities and native speakers are warmly welcome!)

🌙 Sekirara Mix & Mingle Nights Our popular bilingual social night (English + Japanese)! "Sekirara" means honest and open-hearted. We dive into real-life topics, culture, and personal experiences in a cozy, inclusive atmosphere. Any age, any nationalities welcome!🥂✨

This Group is perfect for you if:

You’re learning English or Japanese and want to practice real speech (You don't have to be fluent in English / Japanese!)
You want to make real, lasting friends in Christchurch
You prefer warm, open-hearted chats over noisy party vibes

Meet your host: Ami
Hi there! I'm Ami 👋 I’m an English teacher from Japan, but above all, I’m passionate about bringing people together!
I started Kiwami Social Club because I believe language isn't just about memorizing rules — it’s about laughing, sharing stories, and making real human connections. Over the past three years, this dream has grown into a vibrant family of 450+ amazing people!
Whether you come solo or with a friend, I’ll make sure you feel right at home from the moment you arrive. Let’s enjoy learning and connecting together! 🌸
📸 Follow our vibe on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/amisenseijp/

こんにちは、主催者のAmiです！✨ ニュージーランド・クライストチャーチで英会話講師をしながら、この「Kiwami Social Club」を運営しています。
「語学は机に向かうだけじゃなく、実際に話して、笑って、人と心でつながる中で上達するもの！」そんな想いで3年前にスタートしたこのクラブも、今では累計450名以上が参加する温かいコミュニティに成長しました😊

緊張せずに英語・日本語を話せる場所がほしい
クライストチャーチで気兼ねなく話せる一生モノの友達を作りたい
異文化交流を楽しみたい

そんな方は、お一人でもお友達と一緒でも大歓迎です！「セキララ（素直で飾らない）」で温かい時間を、みんなで一緒に楽しみましょう🥂
📸 イベントの様子や最新情報はインスタをチェック:
https://www.instagram.com/amisenseijp/

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<SOLD OUT>International Friends Night in Christchurch - Sekirara Night
Sun, Sep 20 · 7:00 PM NZST
Muy Muy, 44 Welles Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch, NZ
The Tickets are sold out! Thank you all for your interest!⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE / PLEASE READ BEFORE ATTENDING ⚠️
RSVPing on Meetup does NOT guarantee your spot!
To complete your registration and secure your entry, please purchase/reserve your official ticket ($20) via TryBooking here:
https://www.trybooking.com/nz/BEZI
Not many tickets left — grab yours before they’re gone!

Looking to meet Japanese people and make international friends in Christchurch?
Sekirara Night is a friendly social meetup where locals, Japanese working holiday travellers, and internationals get together.

💫 What makes Sekirara Night special?
No awkward small talk — just real conversations and new connections.
Using Sekirara Cards from Japan as our guide, we create a safe space to share thoughts, stories, and laughs.
Bring a friend or come solo — grab a drink and join the vibe 😊
All nationalities and ages welcome!

📍 Venue: Muy Muy (44 Welles Street, Christchurch)
📅 Date: Sunday, Sep 20th
⏰ Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM
💲 Price: $20 (Includes 1 drink)
💡 Note: Food is not included in this plan. Please eat beforehand, or feel free to order food at the venue if you like!
Seats are limited, so please purchase your online tickets in advance. 😊
→　https://www.trybooking.com/nz/BEZI

⏰ Schedule for the Day
18:45 – Doors Open / Check-in (Please order your drink)
19:10 – Opening & Icebreaker Game 🍻
19:20 – Social Time (We’ll swap seats along the way and chat using Sekirara Cards!)
20:45 – Raffle & Announcements
21:00 – Closing

＼✨Lucky Draw for All Attendees!✨／
All attendees will have a chance to win these fantastic prizes in our lucky draw:
1. 'Free Pass' to Kazu’s Popular Badminton Club

Prize: Free Entry Ticket for 2 lucky winners (1 ticket per person)
About the club: One of the most popular badminton communities around! It’s the perfect place to get some exercise while making friendly Japanese connections. Both beginners and experienced players are more than welcome! 🔗 https://www.instagram.com/kazu_hopper_m/
Schedule: Every Saturday
Beginners: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM ／ Intermediates: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM

2. 'Freshly Milled Japanese Rice (450g)' from the rice factory

Prize: 450g of freshly milled rice for 6 lucky winners (1 bag per person)
About the rice factory: A premium Japanese rice specialist delivering authentic taste straight to New Zealand. To ensure ultimate freshness, they store high-quality rice as brown rice and mill it locally in NZ right after you place your order! Enjoy the incredible aroma and perfect chewy texture of real Japanese rice. A must-try for rice lovers! 🔗 https://thericefactory-nz.com/

3. '10% OFF Vouchers & Special Lucky Prize' from Keeps
・10% OFF Vouchers for 50 attendees
・1 Lucky Winner: A special prize from Keeps!
About Keeps: Your go-to destination for timeless games, iconic toys, and Pokémon treasures curated especially for collectors! Based right here in Christchurch, NZ, Keeps is the place to buy, sell, and keep your favorite nostalgic and rare items. Don’t miss this opportunity to grab some amazing collectible gems!
https://www.instagram.com/keeps_nz/

4. '2-Hour Karaoke Session' from Cheers Karaoke Bar
Prize: 2-hour karaoke voucher for 20 lucky winners
About Cheers: A Taiwanese restaurant & karaoke bar with newly renovated private rooms! Enjoy big screens and spacious rooms — perfect for belting out your favourite Japanese songs with friends. 🔗 https://cheersbar.co.nz/

5. Complimentary Tickets to Mainland Pouākai's Season Opener
Prize: 4 complimentary tickets for lucky winners to watch NZ's newest women's pro basketball league in action!
Game: Saturday, Sep 26th at Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre

🏀 Bonus for ALL attendees!
Everyone at Sekirara Night gets an exclusive 20% off discount code for Mainland Pouākai's season opener
https://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/Show.aspx?sh=POUAKHOI26&ep=DISCOUNT20

Most people eat before coming, but if you’d like food at the venue, please order individually 😊
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NZ生活、どうですか？
楽しいけどちょっと不安だったり、
英語しんどい日があったり、
本音を話せる場所、意外と少なくないですか？

セキララナイトは
「ただの飲み会」じゃなくて、
ちゃんと話せる、ちゃんとつながれる夜！
日本で話題の「Sekiraraカード」を使って、
初対面でも自然に会話が深まります！

ワーホリで来たばかりの人も、
もう慣れてきた人も、
ひとり参加もOKです🙌

📍 場所：Muy Muy（44 Welles Street, Christchurch）
📅 日程：9月20日（日）
⏰ 時間：19:00〜21:00　（18:45～受付開始）
💲 参加費：$20（1ドリンク付き）
🍹 ドリンク：アルコールまたはソフトドリンクからお好きな1杯をお選びいただけます
💡 ご注意：今回のプランには軽食・お食事は含まれておりません。（トークがメインになるので、基本的には先にご飯を食べてから来る方が多いです！会場で食事をしたい方は、各自でご注文をお願いします😊）
席に限りがあるので、オンラインチケットは以下のリンクから事前購入でお願いします😊
https://www.trybooking.com/nz/BEZI
※ Meetupでの「RSVP（参加）」ボタンだけでは予約完了になりません。上記TryBookingのリンクから事前チケットをご購入の上ご参加ください。

⏰ 当日のタイムスケジュール
18:45〜受付開始（ドリンクをご注文ください）
19:10〜オープニング＆アイスブレーキングゲーム🍻
19:20〜交流タイム（途中席替え・セキララカードを使いながらトーク）
20:45～抽選会＆告知
21:00〜クロージング

当日ご参加いただいた方の中から、抽選で以下の豪華賞品が当たります！
① かずさん主催！大人気バドミントンコミュニティ「無料参加券」
特典：無料券を抽選で2名様にプレゼント（お一人様1枚）
どんな会？：体を動かしながら、楽しく日本人のお友達が増やせる人気のバドミントン会です！初心者も経験者も大歓迎。

https://www.instagram.com/kazu_hopper_m/
開催スケジュール：毎週土曜日
初心者クラス：20:00〜21:30 ／中級者クラス：20:00〜21:30

② the rice factoryさんより「精米したての日本米 450g」
特典：新鮮なお米450gを抽選で6名様にプレゼント（お一人様1袋）
the rice factory：

日本米の専門店。選び抜かれた玄米を、注文を受けてからNZで精米して届けてくれるため、いつでも豊かな風味とモチモチの食感が楽しめます。ニュージーランドで「最高に美味しい日本のお米」を食べたい方は必見です！
https://thericefactory-nz.com/

③ Keepsさんより「10% OFFクーポン（50名様）」＆「スペシャルプレゼント（1名様）」

景品：
・10% OFFクーポン：参加者50名様
・スペシャルプレゼント：抽選で1名様
Keepsについて：ニュージーランド・クライストチャーチを拠点にする、コレクター必見のショップ！世代を超えて愛される日本のゲームや懐かしのおもちゃ、大人気のポケモンカード・グッズなどを厳選して取り扱っています（買取り・販売・保管）。欲しかったレアアイテムや宝物に出会えるチャンスです！
https://www.instagram.com/keeps_nz/

④台湾料理カラオケBar Cheersさんの「2時間カラオケ無料券」
特典:2時間カラオケ無料券を抽選で20名様にプレゼント!
去年リニューアルしたばかりの個室のカラオケ屋さん。大画面で広々したお部屋で日本の曲も思い切り楽しめます!🔗 https://cheersbar.co.nz/

⑤Mainland Pouākai 開幕戦の無料観戦チケット
特典:NZ発の新しい女子プロバスケリーグの試合を、無料チケットで抽選4名様にご招待!
試合日:9月26日(土)Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centreにて

🏀 参加者全員への特典もあります!
セキララナイトに来てくれた方全員に、Mainland Pouākai開幕戦の20%オフ割引コードをプレゼント!
https://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/Show.aspx?sh=POUAKHOI26&ep=DISCOUNT20

素敵な出会いと一緒に、豪華な特典もぜひゲットしてくださいね！皆様のご参加をお待ちしています！
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