Find AA Meetings in Japan

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Find AA meetings across Japan. There are 252 meetings listed in 94 cities, open to residents and visitors alike. Click any city below to see meeting times, locations, and directions.

Japan has the largest AA presence in Asia, with meetings across the country in both Japanese and English — Tokyo, Osaka, and Okinawa in particular host regular English-speaking groups serving expats, military communities, and travellers.

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Online AA Meetings in Japan

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ミラクルミーティング

Fridays9:30AM - 10:30AM
Online
Tokyo
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedWomenJapaneseEnglish
Meeting Notes:

・開催日:毎週金曜日 ・開催時間:午前 9:30~10:30 ・区分:音声・映像あり ・チェアマン(ホスト)/グループ:ミラクルミーティング運営委員会 ・連絡先:ゆっこ yukomomo@gmail.com ☎ ヒロミ 080-3931-5313 ・ミーティング形態:Zoom ・その他:AA書籍朗読とメインスピーカー/分かち合い(女性のみClosed) バイリンガルミーティングZOOMの言語翻訳機能(同時通訳日⇔英双方向)を使用した通訳サービスがあります。ぜひご参加ください。

そらいろ女性ミーティング

Fridays1:30PM - 2:45PM
Online
Tokyo
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenWomenJapanese
Meeting Notes:

開催間隔:毎週金曜日 開催時間:13:30~14:45 ミーティング内容 ・テーマ ・その日によって「今日を新たに」などの文献を使うこともあります。   AAにつながったばかりの方、オンラインが初めての方にも安心して参加していただけるあたたかい雰囲気の女性ミーティングです。お話したい方全員に分かち合いしていただけるようにミーティングを運営しています。

【AA わかばG】

Fridays4:00PM - 5:30PM
Online
Tokyo
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenJapanese
Meeting Notes:

開催スケジュールは予告なしに変更になる場合があります。 必ずグループHPにて開催予定を確認ください。 https://aawakaba2023ver2.wixsite.com/higo-ozu1987   どうぞ…お気軽に,ご参加ください。 ★毎回一つのテーマに沿っての「テーマ・ミーティング」を開いています。 皆さまの参加をお待ちしています。     PayPay ID: akitake3447676

AA 小田原グループ

Fridays7:00PM - 8:30PM
Online
Tokyo
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenBig Book StudyJapanese
Meeting Notes:

・開催日:毎週金曜日 ・開催時間:19:15~20:45 ・区分:音声・映像あり ・グループ:小田原グループ ・連絡先:健次@小田原G 080-5019-0061 / aaodawarag@gmail.com ・ミーティング形態:Zoom ビッグブック輪読を含むミーティング。画面共有あり。終了後に15分程度雑談タイムあり。

AA 高知グループ

Fridays7:00PM - 8:30PM
Online
Tokyo
Meeting Types & Format:
Step StudyClosedStep StudyJapanese
Meeting Notes:

<2026年10月2日のみ中止> ・開催間隔:毎週金曜日 ・開催時間:19:00~20:30(会場18:50~)※1月2日(金)は休止です ・区分:音声・映像あり ・グループ:AA高知グループ ・連絡先:aa.kochigroup@gmail.com(※問い合わせ用) ・ミーティング形態:Zoom ・その他:12&12を使ったステップミーティングです。

【AAわかばG】

Fridays7:00PM - 9:00PM
Online
Tokyo
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenJapanese
Meeting Notes:

・開催日:毎週金曜日 ・開催時間:19:00〜21:00  (120分の長めのテーマ・ミーティングです) ・途中入室・途中退席可 ・開催予定などの詳細はグループのHPを参照ください。 https://aawakaba2023ver2.wixsite.com/higo-ozu1987   ・チェアマン(ホスト)/グループ:【AAわかばG】 ・連絡先:コウキ aa.wakaba.2023@gmail.com

湘南グループ

Fridays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Online
Tokyo
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenAs Bill Sees ItEnglish
Meeting Notes:

・開催日:金曜日 ・開催時間:19:30~20:30 ・区分:音声・映像あり ・チェアマン(ホスト)/グループ:湘南グループ ・連絡先(※パスワード等、事前に問い合わせ用):shonangroupjp@gmail.com ・ミーティング形態:Zoom ・ビルはこう思う ・緊急事態宣言後でも継続する予定です。

Tokyo Keyグループ ハイブリッドミーティング

Fridays7:30PM - 8:30PM
Online
Tokyo
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenJapanese
Meeting Notes:

開催間隔:毎週金曜日 開催時間:19:30~20:30 ミーティング内容 ・スピーカーミーティング AZYPAA開催に向けた運営メンバーを中心に、金曜日の新しいミーティングを立ち上げました。 若い世代はもちろん、さまざまな年齢層の方が安心して集まり、回復を分かち合える場になることを願っています。 ホームグループでなくてもサービスに関わることができます。 ご興味のある方は、ぜひご連絡ください。 tokyokeygroup@gmail.com

AAフェイスグループ オンライン女性ミーティング

Fridays8:30PM - 9:30PM
Online
Tokyo
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedJapanese
Meeting Notes:

毎月 第1金曜日20時30分〜21時30分 ●オンラインの女性クローズドミーティングです。 飲酒に問題があると考える女性であればどなたでも参加できます。 Zoomにて開催します。 Zoom ID:230 122 9914 (パスコードは下記のEメールまでお問い合わせください) aa.onokoro.women@gmail.com

Fridays9:00PM - 10:00PM
Online
Tokyo
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenEnglish
Meeting Notes:

Format: studying the AA recovery program. Reading with discussion and Q&A. Please bring your own Big Book, highlighter and notebook Password: whoopee

ビッグブック•ソリューション•ジャパン

Fridays9:30PM - 10:30PM
Online
Tokyo
Meeting Types & Format:
ClosedJapanese
Meeting Notes:

開催間隔:毎週金曜日 開催時間:21:30~22:30 ミーティング内容 第一週 スピーカーミーティング 最終週 テーマミーティング『希望』 それ以外 ビッグブック読み合わせ&シェア まだ飲酒の問題で苦しんでいる仲間、新しい仲間達も安心していられる場所であればと願っています。クローズドミーティングです。

グッド イブニング

Fridays9:30PM - 10:15PM
Online
Tokyo
Meeting Types & Format:
OpenJapanese
Meeting Notes:

開催間隔:毎週金曜日 開催時間:21:30~22:15 ミーティング内容:ディスカッションミーティング チェアマン:バンドー

AA Meetings in Japan by the Numbers

Across Japan, the 252 listed AA groups are concentrated in Tokyo (71 meetings), Osaka (24), and Kyoto (12), with active groups in 94 cities in total. Saturday is the busiest day for meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 48% of groups (122) offer an online or hybrid option.

Largest AA communities in Japan

When AA groups meet in Japan

  • Sunday47
  • Monday35
  • Tuesday37
  • Wednesday44
  • Thursday43
  • Friday48
  • Saturday53

Meetings per day of the week across Japan. Saturday has the most scheduled groups.

What members read between meetings

A.A.'s own literature does most of the heavy lifting between meetings in Japan. These are the books most often spotted on a member's bookshelf, with a short note on what each one is for. Each card is tagged with its language.

The book Bill W. and Dr. Bob wrote first, in 1939. Most members pick up a copy in their first week or two and keep it close.

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Bill W.'s longer essays on each Step and each Tradition. The usual companion read once the Big Book starts to feel familiar.

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A short, practical book about the day-to-day of staying sober. Often the one a sponsor suggests in the first month.

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One short A.A. reading for each day of the year, with a thought to carry into it. Members often keep a copy on the kitchen counter.

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Brief passages from A.A.'s co-founder, arranged by topic. Some groups read one aloud at the top of every meeting.

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Members' own short accounts of what "a Power greater than ourselves" came to mean to them. Helpful for anyone wary of the word God.

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The same 12&12 essays in a larger typeface. Often the edition kept for reading aloud or for easier eyes.

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Browse the wider shelf of A.A.-approved reading — Living Sober, Daily Reflections, the Grapevine collections, and more.

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About AA in Japan

AA in Japan

AA took root in Japan in the 1970s and now operates through the Japan General Service Office, publishing Japanese-language AA literature and coordinating groups nationwide. Japanese-language meetings form the majority, concentrated in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and other major cities.

English-speaking meetings

Tokyo and Yokohama have a long-established circuit of English-speaking meetings, and areas with international communities — Okinawa, Yokosuka, and the Kansai region — also host regular English groups. Meeting listings on this directory note the language where available; when in doubt, English-speaking groups are usually explicit about it in the meeting name.

For visitors

Attending in Japan works the same as anywhere: arrive early, no registration, first names only. If you are travelling and cannot find an in-person English meeting nearby, several Japan-based English groups meet online and welcome overseas participants.

Finding AA Meetings in Japan

Alcoholics Anonymous has groups across 94 cities in Japan, with 252 meetings listed in this directory. Whether you are looking for a group near home or need a meeting while travelling, the listings below include times, addresses, and format details to help you find the right fit.

Meeting Types Available in Japan

AA meetings in Japan run in several formats. Here is a brief overview:

Open Meetings

Open to the public. Family, friends, and anyone curious about A.A. are welcome to attend.

Closed Meetings

For people with a desire to stop drinking. What is shared stays in the room.

Speaker Meetings

A member shares their story of "experience, strength, and hope." Often a good starting point for newcomers.

Step Study Groups

Groups that read and work through the 12 Steps together, applying the principles to everyday situations.

Major Cities with AA Support in Japan

Tokyo is Japan's most active AA community with 71 meetings. Other cities with an AA presence include Osaka, Kyoto, Minato City.

For Travelers and Visitors

Visiting Japan?

  • • English-speaking meetings in major cities
  • • No advance registration required
  • • Just show up and introduce yourself
  • • AA is the same worldwide - you'll feel at home

For Residents

  • • Find your local home group
  • • Multiple meeting times throughout the week
  • • Online meetings available for flexibility
  • • Connect with the local AA community

Online AA Meetings in Japan

Online AA meetings in Japan follow the same format as in-person meetings: shared readings, personal shares, and open discussion. They are a practical option for people in rural areas, those with mobility constraints, or anyone whose schedule makes regular travel difficult.

Benefits of Online Meetings

  • • Attend from anywhere in Japan or abroad
  • • No transportation required
  • • Ideal for rural areas with limited options
  • • Same confidentiality as in-person

How to Join Online

  • • Look for "Online" or "Hybrid" meetings
  • • Click "Join Online" for meeting link
  • • Most use Zoom or similar platforms
  • • Camera optional - participate comfortably

Getting Started with AA in Japan

First-Time Attendees

Anyone can walk into an AA meeting in Japan without prior registration. You are not expected to speak, and you only need to give your first name if you choose to. Many groups keep printed material on hand for people attending for the first time.

Language Considerations

While many meetings in Japan are conducted in the local language, major cities typically offer English-speaking meetings. Check the meeting details for language information or contact the local AA intergroup for guidance.

AA membership has one requirement: a desire to stop drinking. Japan's meetings are open to anyone who meets it.

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