Where did 2019 go? The Tokyo (and Sapporo <g>) Olympics will be upon us sooner than we think. In the meantime, it’s time for the annual gathering of local wordsmiths in Kansai. Catch up with friends and colleagues, and make new acquaintances. Of course, partners and friends are very welcome.

If you’re interested in getting into the translation, interpreting and editing industry, don't miss this is a good opportunity to network and get advice from your senpai in the field.

Venue: Shinya, Umeda, Osaka (B1F of Dai-2 Ekimae Building)
Access: 5–10 mins’ walk from all major stations in Umeda (大阪市北区梅田1丁目2-2大阪駅前第2ビル地下1階52号)
Map: http://bit.ly/kushiyaki　(It's not above ground, so don't rely on Google Maps)
Date: Sunday December 15, 2019; 6−8 p.m. (2jikai same place, but we must buy drinks)
Cost: 4,500 yen (meal and nomihodai)
Reservations: SWET Kansai; (Please tell us if you are vegetarian, so we can accommodate you.)
Deadline: Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Cancellations: Cancel after this date, and you may need to pay if the restaurant requests us to pay.

**NOTE** Indicating that you are attending on Facebook does not necessarily ensure you a place, so please email us.