Nice to meet you!

[ACGalaga]

Hello,

My real name is Alan and I've been interested in playing Go for quite some time, although I haven't started to play seriously until now.

I guess I found an interest in playing Go when I first saw it played in the movie "Pi." Then in college, I was taught the game by my roommate. He was much more experienced than I and we only had a 19x19 board to play on, but the rules were pretty simple it seemed... The theory wan't sticking, though. It wasn't until recently that I found a 9x9 board and started studying the game for real. As for my ranking; I've listed it as a beginner, but I may be 27 or 30 kyu.

You'd be surprised, but I currently live in Japan and have yet to meet another Go player. Anyone hang near Osaka?

I hope to make regular use of this forum and become a better player! It's nice to meet you all!

[1986]

Welcome to L19!

[Joaz Banbeck]

Welcome to the forums.

Living in Japan is a great oportunity to learn the game. In a city like Osaka there will be a dozen clubs. I have no clue how to find them.

[EdLee]

ACGalaga, welcome. はじめまして　どうぞよろしく。

[ACGalaga]

よろしくおねがいします〜

There's a place in Osaka, Dobutsuenmae that many people gather to play Go and Shogi. I pass by and observe from the window, but the environment is way too intimidating for me. Not just because of being a beginner, but the language and age gap are huge factors.

Maybe now that I've become a little better at the game (and Japanese) I'll try harder to seek out other players.

Thanks again for all the warm welcomes!

[Chew Terr]

Good morning, and welcome! There's always the option of the Beginners room at KGS, or asking for a teaching game on KGS (potentially in the Lifin19x19 room).

Good luck, and enjoy learning!

[oren]

There's a place in Osaka, Dobutsuenmae that many people gather to play Go and Shogi. I pass by and observe from the window, but the environment is way too intimidating for me. Not just because of being a beginner, but the language and age gap are huge factors.

You can always check out Nihon Kiin Osaka by Umeda or Kansai Kiin by Yodoyabashi. I usually visit those for buying stuff when I get a chance to travel.

[ACGalaga]

You can always check out Nihon Kiin Osaka by Umeda or Kansai Kiin by Yodoyabashi. I usually visit those for buying stuff when I get a chance to travel.

Wow, thanks for the heads up! I'll be sure to check them out next time I go to the city!