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Find AA meetings across Japan. There are 279 meetings listed in 98 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.
Browse all online meetings available in Japan throughout the week.
AA Early Birds Meeting
・開催日：毎日早朝 ・開催時間：毎日早朝6：00～7：00 ・区分：音声・映像あり ・チェアマン（ホスト）/グループ：恵美子/ AA Early Birds Meeting ・連絡先：aa.early.birds@gmail.com ・ミーテング形態：ZOOM ・オープン /テーマミーティング「感謝」
We Are Not A Glum Lot (WANAGL)
This online meeting is open and anyone may attend. We Are Not A Glum Lot meets every day from Monday through Saturday, 7:00--8:00 AM JST (UTC+9).
Mom's ミーティング
・開催日：毎週火曜日 ・開催時間：13：00〜14：30 ・区分：音声・映像あり ・チェアマン（ホスト）：Mom'sミーティング運営 ・連絡先（※パスワード等、事前に問い合わせ用）：Mom'sミーティング運営 aa.moms.hope@gmail.com ・ミーティング形態：Zoom ・その他：第１週伝統、他テーマ。最終火曜日のみ13〜14時（14時以降はビジネス） ※15分前より入室可 パスコードはお問い合わせください。 ★現在子育て中・子育て経験のあるママ ★結婚・...
【AA わかばG】
書籍『12のステップと12の伝統』通称「12＆12」を使ったスタディ・ミーティングです。 書籍を持ってない方の為に画面共有を活用しますので、ご遠慮なく参加ください。 ※ビギナー向けのMTGを目指している為…ステップ１・２・３を繰り返し学び合いたいと思っています。 書籍の該当箇所を読み合わせ後、分かち合いを行うスタイルです。
【AA わかばG】
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
青森グループ
開催間隔：毎週火曜日 開催時間：19：00～20：30 ミーティング内容 ・テーマ オープンミーティングですので、本人だけでなく家族、関係者どなたでも参加できます。お誘い合わせの上ご参加下さい。
AA 千代田 グループ
・開催日：毎週火曜日 ・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：満本／千代田グループ ・連絡先：manmoto@i.softbank.jp ・ミーティング形態：zoom ・パスコード：1935 ・その他：毎月第二火曜日はビジネスミーティング
AA 南九州有志
開催間隔：毎週火曜日 開催時間：19：30～21：00 ミーティング内容 ・ビッグブック ビッグブックの読み合わせ後、分かち合いになります。 ビッグブックをご用意ください。
AA けやき ビッグブック グループ
・開催日：毎週火曜日 ・開催時間：20：00～21：30 ・区分：音声・映像あり ・チェアマン（ホスト）／グループ：カズヒロ／AAけやきビッグブックG ・連絡先：aa.keyaki.hikawa@gmail.com ・ミーティング形態：Zoom ・その他：オープン 第1週～第4週ビッグブックミーティング・ステップミーティング(交互) 第5週伝統ミーティング
Train to Recovery グループ
開催間隔：毎週火曜日 開催時間：21：00～22：00 ミーティング内容 ・ビルはこう思う ・ビジネス 毎週火曜日 21：00～22：00 書籍「ビルはこう思う」を使ったオープンミーティングです。 関係者やご家族、ご友人のご参加も広くお待ちしております。 献金方法にPayPayをご用意しております。 問い合わせ先：090-8646-7466 高元 健
AA仙台若林グループ
開催間隔：毎月第4火曜日 開催時間：21：00～22：00 ミーティング内容 ・テーマミーティング ・AA書籍『今日を新たに』を読み合わせて分かち合います。画面共有しますので、お手元に書籍がなくても大丈夫です。 飲酒に問題があり、飲まないで生きたいと願う本人に分かち合っていただきますが、AAの回復のプログラムに関心のある方ならどなたでもご参加いただけます。 宮城県の仙台若林グループが運営するオンラインミーティングです。 入院中や初めての方も、どうぞ安心してご参加く...
AA トリトングループ
・開催日：毎週火曜日 ・開催時間：21：00～22：00 ・区分：音声・映像あり ・チェアマン（ホスト）/グループ：トリトングループ ・連絡先:AAKTriTx@gmail.com ・ミーティング形態：Zoom ・その他：テーマミーティング
グッド イブニング
開催間隔：毎週火曜日 開催時間：21：30～22：15 ミーティング内容：テーマミーティング チェアマン：バンドー
Passcode: BILLW Welcome to Tuesday's "Carrying the Message"! Each week we read: - Daily Reflection - Thought of the Day - Meditation of the Day - Prayer of the Day followed by a 5 minute meditation before sharing. We hope this late night me...
Any online meeting is open to you wherever you are. See online AA meetings starting in the next two hours.
Across Japan, the 279 listed AA groups are concentrated in Tokyo (90 meetings), Osaka (23), and Kyoto (12), with active groups in 98 cities in total. Saturday is the busiest day for meetings, and evening (5–9 PM) sessions are the most common. About 45% of groups (125) offer an online or hybrid option.
Meetings per day of the week across Japan. Saturday has the most scheduled groups.
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.
Look on AmazonMembers' own short accounts of what "a Power greater than ourselves" came to mean to them. Helpful for anyone wary of the word God.
Look on AmazonThe same 12&12 essays in a larger typeface. Often the edition kept for reading aloud or for easier eyes.
Look on AmazonBrowse the wider shelf of A.A.-approved reading — Living Sober, Daily Reflections, the Grapevine collections, and more.
Look on AmazonAA 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.
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.
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.
Alcoholics Anonymous has groups across 98 cities in Japan, with 279 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.
AA meetings in Japan run in several formats. Here is a brief overview:
Open to the public. Family, friends, and anyone curious about A.A. are welcome to attend.
For people with a desire to stop drinking. What is shared stays in the room.
A member shares their story of "experience, strength, and hope." Often a good starting point for newcomers.
Groups that read and work through the 12 Steps together, applying the principles to everyday situations.
Tokyo is Japan's most active AA community with 90 meetings. Other cities with an AA presence include Osaka, Kyoto, Minato City.
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.
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.
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.
Use the city listings on this page to find AA meetings across Japan. Click on any city to see available meetings with times, locations, and directions. There are currently 279 meetings in 98 cities.
Major cities in Japan often have English-speaking AA meetings for international visitors and expats. Check the meeting details for language information, and look for meetings marked as "English" or "Bilingual."
Yes. AA meetings in Japan are open to visitors from anywhere. No registration is needed: arrive a few minutes before the start and introduce yourself if you wish. The format and program are consistent across AA groups worldwide.
Yes, online AA meetings are available in Japan. These virtual meetings allow you to participate from anywhere. Look for meetings marked as "Online" or "Hybrid" in the listings.
Japan offers various meeting types including Open meetings (anyone can attend), Closed meetings (for those with a desire to stop drinking), Speaker meetings, Step Study groups, and more. Each meeting listing shows its specific format.