inb4 Osaka meetup. Although I'm aware of the subreddit and have even met a couple of people, 99% of posts are low effort/aimed at dating, and the few that are genuine tend to be fleeting individuals that are here on holiday.
So, I've (28m) been living here around a year, I have a pretty heavy work schedule, but I'm really starting to feel the dull ache of loneliness.
I've joined a boxing club and I get some social interaction there, but most people are either older and don't seem interested in communicating with me, or are 17/18 and I feel a little uncomfortable pursuing them for friendship.
People who are here/have been here long term, did you actively implement any strategies to meet people? Was it through sheer chance? I don't really like alcohol but I'm always down to go out, I love music, I like cinema… The days are simply getting harder and harder to spend alone. Can anyone throw any suggestions my way for how exactly I can build myself a community? Particularly those who are speaking from experience.
Thank you.
by Plenty_Resolution325