This directory lists 1 AA meeting in Machida, Japan, with times, locations, and directions. Whether you live here or are passing through, the listings are open to anyone looking for help with alcohol.
Please come join us on the western edge of Tokyo for some Big Book reading along with a topic for sharing! This is a closed meeting of AA, intended only for those who identify as alcoholics or those believing they may have a drinking proble...
Access: Our meeting will take place in the basement. For directions from either JR Machida or Odakyu Machida stations, refer to the map at the link below:
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Please be aware that if you arrive late and find the front entrance locked, you should use the Contact buttons above to request access. A fellow attendee will then let you in through the side entrance, as the church staff secure the front entrance each evening on their way home.
Note to visitors: Anyone who wishes to attend a meeting on base must pre-arrange their visit with a base resident. As this requires the resident to be responsible for the visitor, residents may not be able to honor all requests.
A visito...
Please come join us on the western edge of Tokyo for some Big Book reading along with a topic for sharing! This is a closed meeting of AA, intended only for those who identify as alcoholics or those believing they may have a drinking proble...
Access:
Our meeting will take place in the basement. For directions from either JR Machida or Odakyu Machida stations, refer to the map at the link below:
https://aatokyo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fridaynightrecovery_map.jpg
Please be aware that if you arrive late and find the front entrance locked, you should use the Contact buttons above to request access. A fellow attendee will then let you in through the side entrance, as the church staff secure the front entrance each evening on their way home.
Note to visitors: Anyone who wishes to attend a meeting on base must pre-arrange their visit with a base resident. As this requires the resident to be responsible for the visitor, residents may not be able to honor all requests.
A visito...
AA groups in Machida, Japan are open to anyone who wants to stop drinking, whether you live here or are just visiting.
Meetings in Machida follow the same 12-step program used worldwide. Many are conducted in the local language, but some cities also hold English-speaking meetings for international visitors.
Attending Your First Meeting
What to Expect
• Arrive a few minutes early to introduce yourself
• No obligation to speak - listening is perfectly acceptable
• Share only your first name to maintain anonymity
• Meetings typically last 60-90 minutes
Complete Confidentiality
Everything shared in AA meetings stays confidential. "Who you see here, what you hear here, when you leave here, let it stay here" is a fundamental principle that protects everyone's privacy and creates a safe space for honest sharing.
The only requirement to attend is a desire to stop drinking. Machida's AA groups welcome anyone at any stage, no prior experience needed.