Tokyo Meditation Meetup

Why This Matters

We long to be met, but instead we try to fill the space with polish and performance, leaving us hungry for something real. Most networking skims the surface. We talk about what we do, not who we are. We walk away with more contacts but not more connection.

Radical Networking flips that script. It is not about pitching yourself, it is about being present with others.

The framing of Radical Networking is that those walls come down, and a genuine connection can actually form once we see beyond labels, roles, and goals. It will likely feel a bit uncomfortable at first, especially if you are used to the safe distance of small talk, but that is part of the point. On the other side of that discomfort is the kind of connection most of us are craving.

What to Expect

This is not a typical networking event. Through simple, science-backed practices drawn from mindfulness and psychology, we create a space where masks drop and human connection feels natural again.

You will take part in 3 guided practices designed to open up authentic conversation and connection:

• Eye Contact Practice – Presence beyond words, experiencing what it is like to be seen without judgment.
• The “Who Are You?” Question – A classic inquiry where you trade surface-level answers for something deeper.
• The Crossroads Exercise – Practice nonjudgmental listening by sharing and hearing stories about choices and transitions in life.

Each exercise is guided step by step, with time to reflect and share.

Who It’s For

• Professionals tired of smiling and exchanging business cards
• People-focused leaders who want to connect on a deeper level
• Anyone curious about blending mindfulness with real-world connection

No meditation experience needed. Just bring curiosity and a willingness to lean into the discomfort of doing something different.

Schedule (2.5 hours)

• 6:15–6:30 PM – Arrival and settling in
• 6:30–6:45 PM – Introduction
• 6:45–7:05 PM – Eye Gazing Practice
• 7:05–7:10 PM – Short break
• 7:10–7:30 PM – The “Who Are You?” Question exercise
• 7:30–7:35 PM – Short break
• 7:35–7:55 PM – The Crossroads Exercise
• 7:55–8:30 PM – Breakout group sharing and integration
• 8:30–8:45 PM – Closing

Come take a break outside and join us at noon for a 20-minute guided mindfulness session, followed by casual conversation and sharing. Bring your bento box if you want to eat in the park.

Supported by the trees, wind, and sunshine, being outdoors lends itself to instant mindfulness—a real reset before the rest of your day. Many people find meditating in nature, and in a group, much easier and more supportive than indoors.

These mindfulness, insight, and metta meditations are designed to help you stay balanced, bringing more calm, happiness, and self-knowledge throughout the week. All levels welcome.

⏰ Schedule (12:00–1:00 pm)
This is a biweekly event, meeting every other Thursday.

• Arrive by noon at Hill Plaza, Yoyogi Park
• Stretching & mindful movement – 10 min
• Guided meditation – 20 min (weekly theme rotates)
• Sharing circle – 15–20 min

💰 Fee

Free! These gatherings are offered in the spirit of dāna— the Buddhist term for generosity. If you feel moved, consider giving a small donation to support these events and make them possible for others. There’s no obligation, just an invitation to give what feels right.

📍 Location

We meet at 8:45am at Shinjuku station Sunday, Sep 28th!

Come take a break outside and join us at noon for a 20-minute guided mindfulness session, followed by casual conversation and sharing. Bring your bento box if you want to eat in the park.

Supported by the trees, wind, and sunshine, being outdoors lends itself to instant mindfulness—a real reset before the rest of your day. Many people find meditating in nature, and in a group, much easier and more supportive than indoors.

These mindfulness, insight, and metta meditations are designed to help you stay balanced, bringing more calm, happiness, and self-knowledge throughout the week. All levels welcome.

⏰ Schedule (12:00–1:00 pm)
This is a biweekly event, meeting every other Thursday.

• Arrive by noon at Hill Plaza, Yoyogi Park
• Stretching & mindful movement – 10 min
• Guided meditation – 20 min (weekly theme rotates)
• Sharing circle – 15–20 min

💰 Fee

Free! These gatherings are offered in the spirit of dāna—generosity. If you feel moved, consider giving a small donation to support these events and make them possible for others. There’s no obligation, just an invitation to give what feels right.

📍 Location