☕ Swedish-Inspired "Fika" Coffee: Our Monthly (June) Morning Gathering

# Hello Connect & Co "Fika" Community!

Friendly Reminder: When you arrive at Streamer Coffee Company, please remember that our Fika gathering is a Connect & Co community event, not an event organized by the café. To find our group, please look for Mark or Jason rather than asking the café staff about the event. This helps avoid confusion and ensures you connect with our community right away. We'll likely be gathered at a section of tables, enjoying coffee and conversation together! お知らせ： ストリーマーコーヒーカンパニーに到着されましたら、このフィカの集まりはカフェが主催するイベントではなく、Connect & Coのコミュニティイベントであることをご留意ください。グループを見つけるには、カフェスタッフではなく、マークまたはジェイソンをお探しください。これにより混乱を避け、スムーズにコミュニティとつながることができます。私たちは通常、テーブルのセクションに集まり、コーヒーと会話を楽しんでいます！

Join us this month as our beloved monthly Fika tradition continues at the stylish Streamer Coffee Company in Azabu-juban. Located at the entrance to the locally-famous Azabu-Juban Shoten-gai (shopping street) near Roppongi Hills, this unique coffee hub offers a beautiful blend of tradition and modernity. The space artfully combines traditional Japanese elements with contemporary café design, creating a serene setting perfect for our community gathering.
Streamer Coffee Company is known for its exceptional coffee with strong flavor profiles, using triple the amount of coffee beans for their specialty drinks. Their expert baristas create not just delicious beverages but visually stunning presentations that enhance the Fika experience. While we may miss the champagne glasses of our previous venue, the quality and craftsmanship of Streamer's coffee offerings provide a new dimension to our Swedish-inspired tradition.

# 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.

📅 Date: Sunday, June 8
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 12: 00PM
📍 Location: Streamer Coffee Company Azabu-juban (6-11-16 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo) Google Maps Link

RSVP:
Your response confirms your attendance. If your plans change and you can no longer join us, please update your RSVP promptly to allow others the opportunity to participate.

Attendance Policy:
Members who RSVP 'yes' but fail to attend the event without canceling their RSVP beforehand 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. (Japanese: 出席ポリシー：RSVPで「参加する」と返答したにも関わらず、事前にキャンセルせずにイベントに参加しなかった会員は「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)

What makes our monthly Fika special:

• Experience expertly crafted coffee in a space that blends the old and new—the venue was originally a 30-year old Soba restaurant cherished by film director Kurosawa Akira, beautifully revived while maintaining its original aesthetics
• Enjoy specialty coffee drinks like their Revolver Latte or classic offerings, often accompanied by beautiful latte art
• 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
• A warm, hospitable environment with a soothing ambiance enhanced by R&B and contemporary music

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

• Coffee drinks range from ¥550 - ¥750
• Pastry options available (selection may be limited)
• Cashless payments accepted (credit cards and electronic payments)

We can welcome up to 25 people for this popular monthly gathering. Our events consistently fill up quickly, so we encourage you to sign up early to secure your spot!
Join us for this month's sophisticated yet cozy morning gathering in this new and charming location. 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. The venue is easily accessible from both Roppongi Hills and Azabu-juban station.