☕ Sunday Morning Swedish Fika: Tokyo's Beloved Monthly Tradition

# ☕ Sunday Morning Swedish Fika: Tokyo's Beloved Monthly Tradition

Join us this month as our beloved monthly Fika tradition continues in the comfort of a carefully curated third wave café housed within modern air-conditioned architecture in central Tokyo. Recognizing the intense summer heat and humidity that defines Tokyo's July weather, we've selected a beautifully climate-controlled venue with exceptional architectural design that creates an inspiring backdrop for meaningful connections over exceptional coffee.
Our chosen location embodies the artisanal coffee movement with expertly crafted single-origin beans, precise brewing methods, and passionate baristas who elevate coffee to an art form. This intimate setting provides the perfect respite from Tokyo's summer intensity while maintaining the serene, contemplative atmosphere that makes our monthly Fika gatherings so special.
Important: Attendance will be checked against our confirmed RSVP list. Members on the waiting list should not attend unless specifically notified of an available spot.
📅 Date: Sunday, July 13, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 12 PM
📍 Location: TBD (The specific venue location will be shared with confirmed attendees one week prior to the event, ensuring an exclusive experience for our committed community members while allowing everyone time to plan their journey to this hidden gem in Tokyo's coffee landscape.)

RSVP: Your response confirms your attendance. If your plans change and you can no longer join us, please update & cancel your RSVP promptly to allow others the opportunity to participate.
Attendance Policy: Members who RSVP 'yes' but fail to attend the event, or who cancel on the event day without sufficient advance notice, will be considered a 'no-show.' After three no-show instances, membership will be automatically revoked. This policy helps ensure fair opportunities for all interested participants and maintains the integrity of our RSVP system.
(出席ポリシー： RSVPで「参加する」と返答したにも関わらずイベントに参加しなかった会員、または当日に十分な事前通知なしにキャンセルした会員は「無断欠席」とみなされます。無断欠席が3回に達した場合、会員資格は自動的に取り消されます。このポリシーは、すべての関心のある参加者に公平な機会を確保し、RSVPシステムの信頼性を維持するためのものです。)

Thanks to the venue's spacious setting, we're able to welcome up to 25 people for this month's Fika gathering! If you've been waiting to join us, now's your chance. We still encourage you to sign up early as our events tend to fill quickly. In the event the RSVP is full, please add your name to the waitlist as people often cancel, giving you the opportunity to secure a spot.

# Understanding Fika: More Than Just Coffee

Fika is a Swedish ritual of slowing down. It's always social – fika is not something that you do by yourself – and typically involves a cup of coffee and a sweet bite to eat. It has been described as a social institution or even phenomena in Sweden, giving people the opportunity to meet and hang out with friends, get to know new people, or network with business folks.
What distinguishes the Swedish coffee break from our own coffee-consuming traditions is that fika is about slowing down. Coffee represents a true break, a moment to sit and contemplate on your own, or to gather with friends. It's meant to be a way to hit the pause button on work and life stress and just enjoy the moment.
While people commonly meet for fika in a café, the break can take place anywhere, including parks, meeting rooms, or even at home. In Sweden, fika is also a state of mind, an indispensable part of the day that's more about the act of socializing and its effects than the comestibles involved (although they're important too).
Our monthly Fika events embrace this beautiful Swedish tradition, creating a space where we can all take a moment to connect meaningfully over excellent coffee and treats.

## What makes our monthly Fika special:

• Experience expertly roasted and crafted coffee from one of Tokyo's finest roasters
• Enjoy their selection of delicious pastries that perfectly complement your brew
• Connect with familiar faces and welcome newcomers to our growing community
• Continue our monthly tradition of slowing down and connecting through coffee

## What to expect:

• Engaging conversations about travel, culture, coffee, and life
• Strengthening our monthly Fika community with new and existing friendships

## Cost: The event is FREE. Just pay for your own drinks and food.

• Coffee drinks range from ¥500 - ¥800
• Pastries available from ¥450
• Cashless payments accepted (credit cards and electronic payments)

Join us for this month's cozy Sunday morning gathering. Let's continue our monthly Fika tradition with exceptional coffee and even better company!
Looking forward to sharing another memorable "Fika" moment with you all!
Best regards,
Mark
P.S. As always, feel free to arrive a few minutes early to secure your preferred coffee and settle in comfortably.