tokyo stories: cross-cultural & intergenerational conversations over lunch

what’s it really like to live in Tokyo?

come hang out with us and our japanese friends from the community at Project MINT for a casual, cross-cultural, and intergenerational exchange over lunch. while eating at local restaurants in meguro in small groups, we’ll exchange stories from our lives in Tokyo to bring out local and global perspectives.

​🔍 details
​when? sat july 5, 12-3:30pm
where? meet at Impact HUB Tokyo, disperse to eat at local restaurants in meguro
who? max 20ppl
cost? free (except lunch costs + 1 required drink order at Impact HUB)
language? english & japanese (japanese proficiency not required to join)

​⚙️ how it works
​we’ll first gather at impact HUB before breaking out into small-group lunches at local restaurants in the area. over lunch, groups will connect around the theme of ‘life in tokyo’ through lightly facilitated discussions, with bilingual volunteers from kizuna helping with interpretation in each group (so, you're very welcome to join even if you don't speak japanese!)

​we’ll spend time sharing how we experience this city, as people at different stages of life and from different backgrounds both in and outside Japan. after lunch, everyone will reconvene at Impact HUB to reflect on our stories, and create a piece of collective artwork. come and see tokyo through the eyes of others!

​⚠️ if you can't attend
​we kindly ask you to cancel your rsvp if you decide not to attend. this helps us know the number of participants and opens up the spot for others who want to join the event.

​🌱 about MINT
​Project MINT is a learning community that reimagines leadership through the lens of purpose and ikigai. Every participant who joins our program discovers their life purpose—and many go on to reinvent their careers as a result.

​To date, we’ve supported over 200 professionals across a wide range of ages and backgrounds. All have found clarity in their purpose, and 70% have successfully transitioned into more fulfilling careers.
​At Project MINT, there’s no such thing as graduation. Our participants continue to grow within a vibrant alumni community—staying connected and engaged through meaningful, purpose-driven activities.

​🌱 about kizuna collective
​kizuna collective is a friendly group of people running thoughtful gatherings to connect in thoughtful ways.

​our gatherings are cozy, unconventional, and co-created by the kizuna community. they include larger structured events, deeper, more committed ‘circles’, and chill spontaneous hangouts. we engage with light & deep topics, explore our curiosities, and spend quality time together to cultivate authentic and meaningful connections — or 'kizuna' (絆).

​our community is an accepting, supportive environment for all ages and backgrounds where you can be yourself, free of judgement. we kindly ask that you commit to upholding our community agreements about creating safe spaces together before joining an event.

​if you’re searching for more authentic interactions and friendships, we’d love to meet you! follow on insta for info on upcoming gatherings ✨

​🌱 about the venue
​Impact HUB Tokyo & Communita Cafe
​Impact HUB Tokyo is part of the Impact HUB Global network, a global community of entrepreneurs seeking to create social impact.
​Since opening in 2013, they have provided a community co-working space for a diverse range of entrepreneurship, working styles, industries and cultures, bringing together many entrepreneurs and start-ups, freelancers, artists, intrapreneurs and NPO leaders from Japan and abroad, and continues to foster collaboration between its members.
​From 2022, it became an incubation center accredited by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and offers entrepreneurial programs. In 2023, it launched a café, “Communita Cafe”, which is not only open to the community but allows locals, neighbors, entrepreneurs and freelancers to come together.