madsinjapan@gmail.com wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I am not shure this is the right group to post a question like this. If
> not, please forgive the spam.

This isn't spam, this is a question. Questions are always welcome, so
post away.

> I moved to Japan (Kyoto) recently, and I am looking for an easy way of
> socializing with local people as well as other foreigners. With that in
> mind I would like to join a sports club of some kind. I have played a
> lot of racket sports (badminton, tennis, squash), and I was wondering
> if anyone out there can recommend a good place to get started.

Not sure about squash but there are tennis clubs (as well as the usual
range of sports clubs etc), but if you are new in town drop into Tagh's
http://www.irishpubkyoto.com/en/main.html
after 8pm and ask at the counter (buy a pint first). At the moment at
least it is one of the best places to pick up information. Kyoto people
can be a bit reserved, so it may be worth getting involved with
students (depending on your age etc). One of the advantages of Kyoto is
the large number of Japanese university students who are also from out
of town.