Find Time To Slow Down Through our Weekly Swedish Fika ☕

# Find Time To Slow Down Through our Weekly Swedish Fika ☕

Join us once a week as we expand our beloved Fika tradition with regular gatherings at Tokyo's finest third wave coffee shops. If you're feeling stressed out by the demands of city life, join us to de-stress and unwind in the true Swedish spirit of slowing down. Building on the overwhelming success of our pioneering monthly Fika events—Tokyo's first regular Fika meetup community—we're now bringing this cherished tradition of mindful pausing to your weekly routine. Each week, we'll discover a new carefully curated café that represents the artisanal coffee movement—tranquil spaces where coffee is treated as craft, featuring single-origin beans, precise brewing methods, and passionate baristas who elevate both coffee and conversation to an art form.

# 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 weekly Fika events embrace this beautiful Swedish tradition, creating regular opportunities where we can all take a moment to connect meaningfully over exceptional coffee and treats, while exploring Tokyo's vibrant third wave coffee scene together.
📅 When: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 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.

## What makes our monthly Fika special:

Discover Tokyo's Third Wave Coffee Scene: Experience expertly crafted single-origin coffees, innovative brewing methods, and artisanal roasting techniques at carefully selected venues across the city
Quality & Craft: Enjoy specialty coffee drinks prepared by skilled baristas who treat coffee as both science and art, often featuring beautiful latte art and unique flavor profiles
Community Building: Connect with familiar faces and welcome newcomers to our growing community every week, creating deeper bonds through regular interaction
Cultural Exchange: Continue our tradition of slowing down and connecting through coffee while exploring different neighborhoods and their unique café cultures
What to expect each week:
Engaging conversations about travel, culture, coffee, current events, and life in Tokyo
Weekly community growth with opportunities to build lasting friendships through consistent gathering
Café exploration as we visit different third wave coffee shops, each with its own character, specialty, and story
Relaxed networking in warm, hospitable environments with carefully curated atmospheres
Cost: The event is FREE. Just pay for your own drinks and food.

• Coffee drinks typically range from ¥450 - ¥800 depending on the venue
• Pastry and light meal options available (selection varies by café)
• Most venues accept cashless payments (credit cards and electronic payments)

We can welcome up to 10 people for these intimate weekly gatherings, creating truly personal connections while exploring Tokyo's diverse coffee landscape. Our events consistently attract engaged participants, so we encourage you to sign up early to secure your spot!
Join us for this exciting expansion of our Fika tradition as we make Wednesday evenings a regular celebration of coffee, community, and conversation. Let's discover Tokyo's incredible third wave coffee scene together while building lasting connections within our community!
Looking forward to sharing weekly "Fika" moments with you all across Tokyo's amazing coffee destinations!
Best regards,
Mark