Special Interest Communities in Chicagoland

Cosmeetupchicago

Chicago Cosplay and Photography Meet-Ups

Volunteer-run events and hub for cosplayers and photographers to gather, network, and collaborate.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/Cosmeetupchicago/

Gunpla Builders Chicago

Gunpla Builders of Chicago

Community of builders spreading the love of Gundam model kits.

https://www.facebook.com/gbofchicago

Chicago Taiko Meetup

Chicago Taiko Meetup

A drum class program through the Chicago Park District.

https://www.meetup.com/Chicago-Taiko-Meetup/

Chicago Speaks Japanese

Chicago Speaks Japanese!

Practicing speaking Japanese with this paid meetup group, in partnership with the Japanese Culture Center.

https://www.meetup.com/chicagospeaksjapanese/

Chaos Origami

Chicago Area Origami Society

CHAOS is a group for origami enthusiasts, learners, folders and designers. Join them for a free monthly workshop at the Garfield Park Conservatory.

https://www.chaosorigami.org

Chicago Itasha Alliance

Itasha Alliance Chicago

Official Chicago itasha group. Discussions about car shows, cons, and meet ups.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/243285104580709/

Jdm Chicago

JDM Chicago

Magazine featuring rare and modified Midwest cars with a slant towards Japanese culture.

http://jdmchicago.com

Chicago Area Mahjong

Chicago Area Mahjong

Riichi Mahjong players of all levels spreading the Japanese version of the game to newcomers.

http://www.facebook.com/groups/281731755738/